As the festive season approaches, Australians always look for creative and budget-friendly ways to deck the halls.

This year, a simple yet ingenious Christmas decorating trick from Bunnings Warehouse has caught the attention of DIY enthusiasts and holiday decorators alike. With just a $2 item, you can add a whimsical touch to your home that's sure to spread holiday cheer.

The hardware giant shared an Instagram video demonstrating how to create oversized candy canes using PVC pipes and red cloth tape, starting at $2.35. The result? is a delightful decoration that's both easy to make and impressively effective.

Bunnings Warehouse shared on Instagram a Christmas decorating trick using PVC pipes and red cloth tape to make giant candy canes. Credit: Bunnings

Here's how you can bring Bunnings' candy cane trick to life this Christmas:

Materials Needed:
- Acetone cleaning solvent and cloth
- Scissors
- Red cloth tape
- PVC pipes and bends
- Optional: Clamps, drill with 5mm bit, 5mm tent pegs, floor flange

Instructions:
1. Begin by using acetone and a cloth to remove any markings from the PVC pipes.
2. Take the red cloth tape and wind it around the pipe, creating the iconic candy cane stripes.
3. Connect two pipe bends to form the hook of the candy cane and attach them to a one-metre PVC pipe.
4. Continue wrapping the tape along the bend to complete the look.

For those who want to secure their candy canes to the ground, here's what you'll need to do:

1. Mark opposite hole locations on the floor flange, halfway between the collar and the edge of the outer ring.
2. Clamp the flange to a workbench, ensuring the outer ring overhangs.
3. Drill a hole in the outer ring with the 5mm drill bit.
4. Unclamp, rotate 180˚, reclamp, and drill a hole on the opposite side.
5. Slot the candy cane into the flange hub and secure it to the ground using tent pegs through the drilled holes.

Bunnings shoppers have been quick to express their excitement over this festive DIY project. Comments on Instagram range from eager anticipation ('I need to do this, how adorable') to calls for Bunnings to create ready-to-assemble kits. Some fans have even shared their twists on the trick, such as adding red and white fairy lights for an extra sparkle.

This trick is not only a testament to the creativity found in the aisles of Bunnings but also to the joy of personalising your holiday decor. Whether nestled among your garden plants or standing proudly on your front lawn, these giant candy canes will be a conversation starter.

So, why not take a trip to your local Bunnings and try this DIY project? It's a fun and affordable way to add a unique touch to your Christmas decorations. And who knows, it might just become a new holiday tradition in your household.

Key Takeaways

• Bunnings Warehouse shared a Christmas decorating trick on Instagram that involves making giant candy canes from PVC pipes and red cloth tape.
• The candy cane DIY project starts with items priced as low as $2.35 and is accessible to people without advanced DIY skills.
• Bunnings fans and shoppers expressed enthusiasm and excitement for the festive trick, with many eager to try it themselves.
• While Bunnings suggested using a drill for a more permanent setup, they also offered an alternative method of incorporating the candy canes into pot plants for easier placement.

We'd love to hear from you, our Seniors Discount Club members! Have you tried this Bunnings trick, or do you have any other DIY decorating tips to share? Let us know in the comments below, and let's spread the holiday spirit together!

 

[BruceC]

I went to Bunnings last week to buy cloth tape.
Cheapest Red Cloth tape you can get from Bunnings was $11.98 then you have to buy the PVC pipe and that’s definitely not $2