Get your kids in the holiday spirit with these fun and festive reindeer craft ideas. There is something for everyone – ornaments, gifts, decorations, and even a flying Rudolph!
Alright, folks, hold onto your Santa hats, because we’re about to embark on a crafting journey to the North Pole – well, sort of.
It’s that time of year when the air is filled with jingle bells, and your little ones are buzzing with more energy than Santa’s workshop on Christmas Eve.
They’ve done the whole ‘meet Santa’ bit, penned heartfelt (and ambitiously long) letters and lists to the jolly man, and have their cookie-baking game on point.
And now it’s time to turn the spotlight onto those unsung heroes of Christmas – yes, you guessed it, Santa’s trusty reindeer team!
Because let’s face it, without their high-flying antics and GPS-like navigation skills, Santa would probably still be stuck in a snowdrift somewhere near the Arctic Circle.
So, why not celebrate these magical creatures with an avalanche of over 30 reindeer craft ideas for kids?
It’s time to unleash the power of googly eyes, unleash the fury of pipe cleaners, and bring out those iconic red pom pom noses!
These Christmas crafts are so fun and easy, they’ll have your kids prancing around with joy, probably knocking over a lamp or two in the process (fair warning).
Not only are these crafts a perfect way to channel your kids’ bubbling excitement into something creative (and slightly less sugar-fueled), they’re also a great opportunity for some quality family time.
Now, grab your crafting gear and let’s dive into the reindeer revelry. Just scroll down to explore a world of cute, crafty, and utterly charming reindeer crafts.
Let’s show those elves how it’s done!
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Wine Cork Reindeer
Make a wine cork reindeer using this simple tutorial – perfect for turning into a Christmas ornament, decor, or place settings.
These popsicle stick reindeer ornaments are a super cute Christmas craft for kids! Children will wrap yarn around popsicle sticks glued to form a triangle and add details for Rudolph. This post contains two versions, one for younger children and one for older children.
This traditional craft uses candy canes, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and a pom pom nose to make reindeer. When I was young we loved making these and hanging them on the tree!
These reindeer fingerprint ornaments take about 20 minutes to make! Kids will love getting their fingers messy with the acrylic paint, and the resulting ornaments are as cute as it gets.
Isn't this adorable? Move the sweetest little reindeer ornament around your tree each day until Santa comes, or leave it in a special spot for all to see.
Learn how to make a dimensional reindeer that pops up! This one is so fun to make, you’ll want to make all eight of Santa’s reindeer + Rudolph the red nosed reindeer.
Maggy loves crafting with walnuts, and it turns out they make the cutest reindeer heads ever! They are perfect for ornaments, especially on a kids' Christmas tree.
One of my family’s favorite traditions is making Christmas ornaments together. These reindeer ornaments are easy for any age, and really fun to make. Plus, they turn out so cute!
Your kids will love helping you make some special reindeer wrapping paper using their footprints! This is such a special gift wrap idea you can make every year.
Learn the easiest way to make a handprint ornament! Make special memories with these three cute and easy Christmas craft ideas: Santa, Christmas tree, and Reindeer.
Cut a sponge into basic shapes for kids to make this winter scene with a reindeer. Have the kids help decide what shapes you should use for different parts.
This Christmas thumbprint mug and saucer set is a great gift for the kids to make for the grandparents. Since it's multi surface paint, you can wash it if you follow the curing instructions.
Make the cutest reindeer ornaments using three puzzle pieces, some paint, and a pom pom! These will look great on the tree and are great for young kids.
Kids need a gift idea for someone special this holiday season? Create a one-of-a-kind piece with your child that can be treasured for years to come. Make a thumbprint reindeer frame!
