This is a great Christmas kids craft idea that is super easy and can be used for puppet play, party decor or even as ornaments on the tree. Get the kids involved in making these adorable reindeer this year!
These adorable little reindeer are the perfect way to get your kids into the Christmas spirit! They’re easy enough for even the youngest child to make, and they can be used in a variety of ways – as puppet play characters, party decorations or even tied to the tree as ornaments!
So why not give them a try? Your kids will love them!
Inspired by the “wood slice” craze going on right now – today I’m sharing this Wood Slice Reindeer Ornament kid craft idea!!!
Wood slices are fairly easy to find right now {I found mine in the wood section of Hobby Lobby} and they are the absolute PERFECT shape to make some red-nosed friend ornaments with!
So let’s not delay the craftiness! Find the full tutorial below and make a whole HERD of them with your crafty child today! Then use them as Christmas decor or even tie them to your holiday presents as creative gift tags! Whatever you do decide to do with your finished reindeer wood pieces – I hope you have fun doing it.
On that note, happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished wood circle reindeer ornaments on our Facebook page! We can’t wait to see how awesome they turned out! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR REINDEER CRAFT WITH —> Handprint Popsicle Stick Reindeer
Wood Slice Reindeer Ornament
Get the kids involved in making these adorable reindeer this year! This is a great Christmas kids craft idea that is super easy and can be used for puppet play, party decor or even as ornaments on the tree.
Craft Supplies:
- Small Wood Slice Pieces – one per ornament {I found mine at my local Hobby Lobby}
- Gold Pipe Cleaners – one per ornament
- Small Wiggle Eyes – two per ornament
- Small Red Pom Poms – one per ornament
- Wood Glue {or hot glue gun}
- Ribbon/Twine
- Scissors
Directions:
- First things first – take ONE pipe cleaner and bend it in half for the reindeer antlers.
- Hot glue the pipe cleaner piece to the BACK of your wood slice.
- Next up – the wiggle eyes and red pom pom nose. Hot glue both to the FRONT of your wood slice.
- To finish off the reindeer ornaments, cut off a small piece of twine and hot glue it to the back for easy hanging.
- Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat for each piece you want to make today.
- Then add to the holiday tree or place on your presents for a nice surprise!
PAIR YOUR REINDEER ORNAMENT WITH —> Handprint Reindeer Frame
If you are looking for even MORE Christmas themed kid crafts, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.
And “if” you decide to make this wood slice reindeer puppet craft with your child this Christmas, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life! #gluedtomycrafts
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Wood Slice Reindeer Ornament
- Wood Glue {or hot glue gun}
- Small Wood Slice Pieces
- Pipe Cleaners
- Pom Poms
- Wiggle Eyes
- Ribbon/Twine
Instructions
- First things first - take ONE pipe cleaner and bend it in half for the reindeer antlers.
- Hot glue the pipe cleaner piece to the BACK of your wood slice.
- Next up - the wiggle eyes and red pom pom nose. Hot glue both to the FRONT of your wood slice.
- To finish off the reindeer ornaments, cut off a small piece of twine and hot glue it to the back for easy hanging.
- Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat for each piece you want to make today.
- Then add to the holiday tree or place on your presents for a nice surprise!
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