Free Candy Cane Seeds Printable Bag Tags & Activity

Grab this free candy cane seeds printable! Cute tags turn mints into a fun Christmas activity that kids will love. Easy to print, plant, and watch them grow!

Want a little extra magic this holiday season? 🍬 This candy cane seeds printable is one of the sweetest ideas I know. Kids plant a few mints, wait a few days, and then find real candy canes growing! It takes almost no prep, and the reactions are priceless.

What Are Candy Cane Seeds?

Candy cane seeds are just peppermints or mint Tic Tacs with a cute label. You know, the little mints with red and white stripes, like starlight mints? They look just like tiny seeds when you pour them into a bag. That makes them perfect for this sweet little trick!

This free set includes gift tags and bag toppers that say “Candy Cane Seeds.” First, you print them on white card stock. Next, you fill a small bag with mints or paste the tag on a box of  Tic Tac mints. Then, you add the tag, and you’re done! It’s one of those easy Christmas crafts that comes together in minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Idea

First of all, this is pure magic of Christmas for little kids. My two still talk about the year their candy canes “grew” overnight. Kids love to check the cup every morning. Watching their faces light up is honestly the best part of the whole thing!

Plus, it’s a great way to give a sweet treat on a budget. Candy canes and mints cost next to nothing. On top of that, the PDF files are free, so you get a cute gift at no extra cost. Teachers and busy parents can make a whole class set in one evening! It’s also a great opportunity to slow down and enjoy some simple craft projects together. 🙌

How to Use the Candy Cane Seeds Printable

Getting started is so simple. To download, head to the end of the post and enter your name and email address in the dark green download box. Check your inbox for the free printable. Next, print the PDF templates on standard US letter size paper or card stock. Then, cut out each tag along the lines. After that, fill small bags with peppermints and staple or tape a bag topper on top. If you use Tic Tacs, just tape a tag to the front of the box.

Now for the fun part! Have your kids “plant” the seeds in a cup filled with sugar. Then, send them off to bed. While they sleep, swap a few mints for mini candy canes (or give it a day or two). A few days later, swap those for full-size candy canes. As a result, it looks like the seeds grew all on their own. Talk about a sweet surprise!

Fun Ways to Use This Printable

These little tags work for so many Christmas activities. You can tuck them into stockings or hand them out at parties. Here are a few more ideas we love:

• Classroom activities: Hand out a bag to each student before winter break.
• Sunday school or children’s ministry: Pair the seeds with a short lesson about growing faith.
• Neighbor gifts: Leave a bag on the porch with a plate of cookies. 🍪
• Elf on the Shelf: Let your elf bring candy cane seeds from the North Pole.
• Class parties: Use them as a fun craft station for kids to assemble.

Variations to Try

Want to switch things up? Try planting the seeds in a small pot of dirt instead of sugar. Then, stick a full candy cane in the pot after a few days. It looks like a real little garden! Kids will want to water it, so maybe keep a towel handy.

Another option is to let kids decorate their own candy cane cups. Grab some construction paper, markers, and stickers. As a bonus, this helps build fine motor skills during the Christmas season. You can even plan a whole afternoon of easy candy cane crafts. For example, kids can cut a paper candy cane shape and hang it on bulletin boards.

Finally, make a bigger version for the whole family. Fill a large mason jar with mints and add a tag on top. Then, set it out on Christmas Eve as part of your Christmas decorations. 

Common Questions About Candy Cane Seeds

What do you use for candy cane seeds?

Most people use soft peppermints, starlight mints, or white mint Tic Tacs. Any small round mint works great. Just make sure they fit in a small bag or box!

How long does it take candy cane seeds to grow?

That part is up to you! Many families swap in mini candy canes after one to two nights. Then, they swap in big candy canes a few days later. This stretches out the fun and builds excitement.

What age is this activity best for?

Kids from about three to eight love this magical Christmas activity. Little ones believe in the magic the most. However, older kids enjoy keeping the secret and helping younger siblings “plant” their seeds.

My Favorite Printable Supplies:

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• Printer: I love my HP Home Printer, it prints beautifully everytime no matter what projects I am working on.
• Paper: Depending on the durability you want with your printables, consider printing on white card stock or high quality paper.
• Laminator: For printables you are planning to use over and over again, simply laminate and use dry erase markers to mark up the printables.
• Paper Cutter: I love my CARL Paper Cutter. It makes trimming and cutting out printables a breeze.
• Sticker Paper: When printing tags or other free printables, sticker paper can make it easy to attach to gifts, boxes, or to make your own stickers.
• Cutting Supplies: You’ll want a great pair of paper cutting scissors and I love using an Xacto Knife for intricate details.
• Pens and Coloring Supplies: Here are some of my favorite writing tools for pencils and pens. Coloring supplies that I love to use in my own home: colored pencils, crayons, markers for adults, and markers for kids.

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Grab Your Free Candy Cane Seed Tags Today

This candy cane seeds printable adds a little Christmas spirit to any home or classroom. It’s quick, cheap, and full of Christmas fun. Even better, your kids will remember it for years!

So, grab your free printables and start planting. Don’t forget to save this post to your Christmas Pinterest board so you can find it again! 📌 Also, join my email list for more free templates and holiday ideas. Just look for the confirmation email and click the confirm subscription button. Happy planting! 🎄

More Free Printables and ideas to use for Christmas:

• Candy Cane Poem
• Candy Cane Outline
• Candy Cane Hunt
• Christmas Tree Outline
• Candy Cane Cupcakes
• Candy Cane Puff Pastry

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