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What you need
Markers, fine tip – black
Scissors
Instructions
Some Christmas crafts need very little to make you smile. These sleepy-eyed reindeer are a lovely example, with their sparkly red noses and colourful scarves giving each one a personality of its own.
I especially like projects where children can make choices without everything needing to look exactly like the example. One reindeer might have a wonderfully long scarf, while another gets slightly wonky antlers. Those little differences are often the best part.
This craft stick reindeer Christmas craft is a cheerful activity for a family craft afternoon or a supervised classroom session. Set out a few yarn colours and let everyone choose their favourite.
For another festive project to enjoy together, try our Santa’s shopping list paper craft.
Instructions
1. Prepare the Antlers
Cut three narrow brown cardstock strips approximately 1½ inches long. Keep two whole and divide the third into four short pieces.
2. Assemble and Attach
Glue two short branches onto each long strip. Attach both antlers behind the rounded top of a jumbo craft stick. Let the glue set.
3. Draw the Eyes
Use a fine-tip brown or black marker to draw two closed, curved eyes. Test on a spare stick first, as some markers spread into the wood grain.
4. Add Rudolph’s Nose
Glue a red sequin below the eyes. For children who still mouth objects, omit the sequin and draw a red nose instead.
5. Wrap the Scarf
Wrap yarn around the stick beneath the nose, leaving a short tail free. Tie the ends together and trim.
6. Let Everything Dry
Lay the reindeer flat until secure. Children need supervision with scissors, yarn and small decorations.
Use the finished reindeer as a gift decoration or festive reading companion. Keep the decorated top outside the book so the sequin and scarf don’t press between the pages.
Begin by cutting 3 thin strips from the brown cardstock, about 1 ½” long. Leave 2 of the strips whole.
Cut the other strip in fourths.
Glue the 2 of the small pieces to one of the strips, and the other 2 small pieces to the other strip to make antlers. Glue the antlers to the back of a jumbo craft stick.
Draw simple closed eyes with a brown or black fine tip marker. Anything other than a super fine tip will bleed. You can also use a pen instead.
Glue the sequin in place for Rudolph’s red nose.
Now, cut a strand of yarn. Leave one end loose, with enough to tie in a knot, and begin wrapping the rest around the craft stick for Rudolph’s scarf.
Once finished, tie both ends together.
So quick and fun, it takes no time to make a sleigh full of reindeer with colorful scarves. They would make a really cute bookmark, too!
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