These simple paper reindeer cupcakes are perfect for a Christmas party or get together! You only need a few materials like craft paint, pom poms, and wooden clothespins. They’re so easy to make and look adorable!
Reindeer Cupcake Christmas Craft Idea For Kids
Welcome friends! I’m super excited {as usual} to be sharing this new “never before seen” kid craft idea with you all today!
It’s another UNIQUE holiday themed tutorial that I recently came up with for Glued To My Crafts and I’m just bursting with excitement as I type up this very blog post.
With just a few simple supplies and a little crafty imagination, you too can bring to life some one-of-a-kind Christmas themed paper cupcakes with just a few simple materials such as a pom pom, craft paint and wooden clothespin!
So enough chit chat from me – let’s grab our supplies and make some adorable & completely customizable paper reindeer cupcakes together! I really do hope you AND your child have fun “baking” it together today!
Happy crafting my friends!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your reindeer cupcakes made from craft paint and paper with us on our Facebook page! I seriously can’t wait to see how you give them your own creative spin! #gluedtomycrafts
RELATED CHRISTMAS KIDS CRAFT TUTORIALS ON GLUED TO MY CRAFTS: Paper Plate Snowman House and Paper Plate Christmas Camper
Pom Pom Painted Reindeer Cupcake
These reindeer cupcakes are a great way to get into the Christmas spirit! They’re festive, fun and easy to make with just a few simple materials. Your kids will love making them!
Craft Supplies:
- FREE Cupcake Printable Template {GRAB THE FREE FILE ON BOX.COM}
- Color Printer
- White Cardstock Paper
- Gold Glitter or Brown Cardstock Paper
- Brown Craft Paint
- Small Paper Plate
- Wooden Clothespin
- Medium Sized Pom Pom {any color}
- Large Red Pom Pom {for the reindeer nose/cherry on top}
- Kid Scissors
- School Glue
Directions:
- First print the free cupcake template listed above in the supply list. You only need ONE print per craft.
- Next “pinch” your medium sized pom pom in the clothespin. This is now your paint brush.
- Squirt some brown craft paint on the paper plate.
- Dip the pom pom in the craft paint, then on the printable, just above the cupcake liner.
- Repeat under you have the desired “cupcake frosting” look you want. You can make your reindeer frosting as tall or as thin as you like!
- To finish off the Pom Pom Reindeer Cupcake kid craft, cut out some antlers from the remaining cardstock paper and glue those pieces on top of the painted design.
- At this point in time you can also glue on the red “pom pom” nose/cherry on top, that will really tie the theme together.
- When done crafting, allow it all to dry completely before you display it proudly for ALL to see!
- Then snap a few pictures and share them with us on our Facebook page to admire!
PAIR YOUR REINDEER ART PROJECT WITH OUR —> Handprint Popsicle Stick Reindeer
Christmas Jokes:
Q: What would a reindeer do if it lost its tail?
A: Go to a re-tail shop for a new one.
Q: What’s red and green and guides Santa’s sleigh?
A: Rudolph the red-nosed frog.
Q: What did Santa say when Mrs. Claus asked for the weather forecast?
A: Rain, dear.
PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH —> Handprint Reindeer Keepsake
If you are looking for even MORE easy reindeer themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.
And “if” you decide to make our Pom Pom Painted Reindeer Cupcake kid craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!
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Paper Bag Reindeer Puppet Craft
Popsicle Stick Christmas Mail Truck
Paper Plate Bearded Christmas Gnome
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Reindeer Cupcakes - A Fun Christmas Craft for Kids!
- 1 Large Pom Pom
- Brown Craft Paint
- White Cardstock Paper
- Glitter Paper
- 1 Red Pom Pom
Instructions
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
- Next "pinch" your medium sized pom pom in the clothespin. This is now your paint brush.
- Squirt some brown craft paint on the paper plate.
- Dip the pom pom in the craft paint, then on the printable, just above the cupcake liner.
- Repeat under you have the desired "cupcake frosting" look you want. You can make your reindeer frosting as tall or as thin as you like!
- To finish off the Pom Pom Reindeer Cupcake kid craft, cut out some antlers from the remaining cardstock paper and glue those pieces on top of the painted design.
- At this point in time you can also glue on the red "pom pom" nose/cherry on top, that will really tie the theme together.
- When done crafting, allow it all to dry completely before you display it proudly for ALL to see!
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