Make Your Own: Reindeer Ornament

Create a Handmade Holiday Keepsake

This Make Your Own Reindeer Ornament craft is the perfect way to add a personal touch to your holiday season! Whether you’re crafting with kids, creating DIY Christmas gifts, or simply enjoying the joy of handmade holiday décor, this project brings warmth and creativity to your celebrations. There’s something extra special about giving loved ones a gift made by hand – it’s heartfelt, memorable, and full of holiday spirit.

WHAT YOU NEED:

Pipe Cleaners

Red Glitter Balls

Googly Eyes

Ornaments

Hot Glue Gun

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Ask for help first! With a parent’s help, plug in and heat up your hot glue gun.

2. Wrap the pipe cleaner. While the glue gun warms up, take one pipe cleaner and one ornament. Place the top of the ornament in the center of the pipe cleaner, then wrap both ends of the pipe cleaner around the top. Twist the ends together three times at the back to secure it.

3. Glue it in place. Add a small bead of hot glue under the twisted pipe cleaner to hold it firmly in place.

4. Create the antlers. On each side of the ornament, fold the pipe cleaner in half to form an antler shape. Then fold the ends in half again and twist them around themselves to make branches for the antlers.

5. Add the nose. Use the hot glue gun to place a small dot of glue in the center of the ornament’s front. Carefully press on a red glitter ball for the nose.

6. Add the eyes. Finally, place two small dots of glue where you want the eyes to go and press on two googly eyes.

7. Wrap the gift! If you're giving as a gift, choose a small box to help protect your craft. Enjoy!