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Popsicle Stick Reindeer Craft

Michelle Ordever
If you’re looking for a fun, festive activity that the whole family can enjoy together, then look no further – this step-by-step guide will show how to create a reindeer with craft sticks in around 30 minutes!
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Active Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Materials

  • Jumbo Popsicle/Craft Sticks 7
  • Regular Popsicle/Craft Sticks 6
  • Medium Brown Acrylic Craft Paint
  • Dark Brown Acrylic Craft Paint
  • Pink Acrylic Craft Paint
  • Red Tinsel Pompom 1
  • Googley Eyes 1
  • Green Gingham Ribbon

Instructions
 

  • To create the reindeer, line up 5 jumbo popsicle sticks vertically on your work surface. Use scissors to trim additional jumbo sticks to the width of the reindeer and attach them to the top and bottom of the lined-up sticks using a glue gun and glue sticks. Trim the two discarded pieces into pointed reindeer ears. Set reindeer and ears aside.


  • To create the antlers, cut four regular popsicle sticks in half with scissors. Glue four of the halves, at angles, to one full-size regular stick. Repeat with the second set of halves and one full craft stick to create the antlers. Set antlers aside.


  • Paint the front and sides of the reindeer and ears with medium brown paint and the front and sides of the antlers with dark brown paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat if necessary.




  • Glue the two antlers to the back of the reindeer. Flip the reindeer over and glue the ears at angles at the top. Then glue a large red tinsel pompom about 1 inch from the bottom and center of the reindeer. Attach two googly eyes about 1 inch from the top of the reindeer.


  • Tie the green gingham ribbon into a small bow and trim the ends into a dovetail. Glue the bow to the bottom of the Reindeer, leaving space between the nose and the bow for the reindeer's smile. Trimming the ends of the ribbon not only finishes the bow but also prevents the ribbon from fraying.


  • Use a round sponge dabber to create cheeks with pink paint. Leave it to dry then draw a half smile with a black permanent marker. Display where desired!



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