This tutorial is simple and fun, and your little ones will love seeing their handiwork displayed during the season.

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You probably know the famous tune and perhaps even know all the reindeer names BUT do you know how easy this adorable red nose reindeer is?

If you are still looking for some easy kid crafts to do with your child during this holiday season – today’s Tissue Paper & Paper Plate Reindeer kid craft idea is another fun & festive post just for you!

Get into the holiday spirit with this adorable Tissue Paper & Paper Plate Reindeer Craft! Perfect for kids, this easy and creative project transforms simple materials like tissue paper and paper plates into a charming reindeer masterpiece.

Whether it’s for a classroom activity, a holiday party, or a cozy crafting session at home, this craft is a wonderful way to celebrate the season. With its bright colors and festive flair, kids will love bringing their reindeer to life – complete with a shiny red nose, of course!

So, grab your supplies and let’s get started on this merry crafting adventure! 🦌🎄✨

This is a great and easy Christmas craft for kids! All you need are some paper plates, brown tissue paper, and red cardstock paper. Let your child’s creativity shine as they make their very own reindeer!

Craft Supplies:

Large Paper Plate – 1 per craft
Brown Tissue Paper
White School Glue
Craft Scissors
Dark Brown Cardstock Paper
Red Cardstock Paper
White Cardstock Paper
Circle Craft Punch
Stapler
Black Marker

Directions:

First cut your paper plate to look like a reindeer head. {see above picture}
Discard the cut off pieces.
Next cut your brown tissue paper into small squares.
Put a good amount of glue all over the paper plate cutout.
Have your child place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered.
Set aside to let it dry completely.
While that is drying, trace your child’s hands on some brown cardstock.
Trim those out. These are the reindeer antlers. Set aside.
Out of the other cardstock, cut out the eyes and nose for the reindeer.
To finish off the Paper Plate Reindeer craft, staple/glue on the antlers, eyes and nose.
Then display proudly for all to see!
Don’t forget to share pictures of your reindeer made out of a paper plate on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

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I hope this kid friendly Christmas reindeer craft idea from Glued To My Crafts, brings you lots of fun crafting memories with your child this season! I have a few more “reindeer” themed kid crafts coming up on the blog soon – so be sure to look out for those!

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Tissue Paper & Paper Plate Reindeer Craft

This tutorial is simple and fun, and your little ones will love seeing their handiwork displayed during the season.

Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:

1 Large Paper Plate
Cardstock Paper brown, white and red
Tissue Paper brown

Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!

Directions:

First cut your paper plate to look like a reindeer head.
Discard the cut off pieces.
Next cut your brown tissue paper into small squares.
Put a good amount of glue all over the paper plate cutout.
Have your child place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered.
Set aside to let it dry completely.
While that is drying, trace your child's hands on some brown cardstock.
Trim those out. These are the reindeer antlers. Set aside.
Out of the other cardstock, cut out the eyes and nose for the reindeer.
To finish off the Paper Plate Reindeer craft, staple/glue on the antlers, eyes and nose.
Then display proudly for all to see!

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