Adorable DIY reindeer-shaped decorations for a joyous Christmas
When we think of reindeer at Christmas, we probably imagine those that fly in the sky, pulling Santa Claus's magical sleigh, and most likely, we think of Rudolph with his red nose. Songs, stories, and countless decorations celebrate these magical creatures that haul Santa around, helping him deliver our presents and gifts.
Reindeer are much beloved by children, so why not involve them in doing Christmas crafts with a "reindeer" theme? Projects can be done using a variety of materials to create ornaments, wreaths, and much more. Here are some ideas to inspire you:
Reindeer-shaped hanging ornaments!
A wooden disc and need much else: some cardboard and glitter (or glittery paper/foam rubber is fine too) from which to cut out the horns a drill to make the little hole through which to thread the hanging string and then a marker for the eyes. If your reindeer - or at least one of them - is Rudolph, he must have a red nose: this could be more glittery cardboard, but a pom-pom will be perfect!
This adorable Rudolf is made from cardboard, even though it looks like a stuffed fabric toy!
Easy and fun: whole walnuts can become reindeer to hang on the Christmas tree or some other holiday composition that you have prepared at home!
Strips of paper and little more: once you learn the technique, you can create lots of reindeer very quickly. These ornaments are also very light and practically unbreakable!
If you have transparent Christmas ball ornaments to hand, thes can be personalized. Fill them with shavings or shredded paper or anything else that's brown and easy to insert. Then add googly eyes, a pom-pom nose, and use pipe cleaners for the horns: ready in no time!
Festoons to hang throughout the house
Do you have any brown fabric laying around, like jute or burlap? Cut out some little triangles and you're halfway there to making a Christmas festoon like this one here.
Another very useful material for Christmas decorations are wool left-overs. In fact, you can make pom-poms out of them, with which to create decorations to hang up, including festoons like this one. Then, a bit of felt or foam rubber for the horns, a red sticker (or whatever you can find!) and Santa's reindeer are ready for takeoff.
Reindeer-shaped statues
Adding Christmas-themed statues here and there around the house is an easy way to create a festive atmosphere. And did you know that you can easily replicate the shape of reindeer?
For a slightly more rustic idea, however, you can opt to use cut branches and thin twigs. Just look at the little wonders you could create.
And for those who love chimeras: here's an idea for recycling old toys. A few twigs, a coat of paint and red noses. It will be as if all the animals dressed themselves up as reindeer!
Reindeer from toilet paper rolls
And how about these reindeer made from cardboard toilet paper tubes?
For those with a sweet tooth
the thankful house
Christmas is also a time to indulge in sweets and chocolate, so here's a perfect idea for some tasty gifts for those with a sweet tooth: fill a jar with chocolates, and then decorate it to resemble a reindeer!
Ready to get going with your reindeer-shaped crafts for Christmas?
