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 Paper Plate Reindeer kid craft idea is another fun & festive post just for you! #gluedtomycrafts

This creative Paper Plate Reindeer Kid Craft is not only simple and great for all children of ages – it’s also really inexpensive too! {plus has handprints incorporated which I absolutely LOVE!}

Kids will love making this red nosed creature with our easy step by step how-to tutorial and you will LOVE displaying the end result as well.

No no more reindeer games – grab your supplies, find the full tutorial below & make this craft with your child today!

Happy crafting my creative friends!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your paper plate and cardstock reindeer with us on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts

RELATED CHRISTMAS KIDS CRAFT TUTORIALS: Popsicle Stick Christmas Carolers – Kid Craft and Christmas Stocking House – Kid Craft

Paper Plate Reindeer Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate {one per reindeer craft}
* Brown Tissue Paper {affiliate link}
* White School Glue
* Craft Scissors
* Dark Brown Colored Cardstock
* Red Colored Cardstock
* White Cardstock
* Circle Craft Punch {affiliate link}
* Hand-Held Office 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

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!

If you are looking for even MORE holiday themed kid crafts, be sure to check out these fun posts, listed below. And “if” you decide to make this craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

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