It’s a great way to recycle AND it’s the perfect Christmas themed activity as well! This Egg Carton Reindeer kid craft idea is a must-do this holiday season!!!

Using just a simple leftover egg carton, it’s the perfect canvas to make the face of your reindeer. Then with just some creativity, tons of paint and glue – your red-nosed friend can come to life in no time!

If you would like to make this easy and affordable kid craft with your child today, check out the full tutorial below!

Happy crafting my friends!!! #gluedtomycrafts

Egg Carton Reindeer Supplies:

* Empty/Clean Egg Carton
* Brown Craft Paint
* Paint Brush
* Brown Colored Cardstock
* School Glue
* Large Red Pom Pom
* Kid Friendly Scissors
* Large Wiggle Eyes

Directions:

* First tear off “TWO” side by side compartments, sections of your egg carton. This will be the face of ONE reindeer. Repeat for each piece you want to make.
* Next have children paint that piece completely brown. Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Now grab your brown cardstock and scissors. Cut out two simple antlers and ears for the reindeer.
* To finish off the Egg Carton Reindeer craft, go ahead and glue on the wiggle eyes eyes, pom pom nose and cardstock pieces to the painted egg carton piece. Add other embellishments that you see fit or go straight to showing them off!

Celebrate this festive time of year with our easy step-by-step kid craft tutorials & make memories that will last a lifetime!

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