20 reindeer crafts for kids

We all know Christmas is really about the nativity, but it’s hard to imagine it without reindeer and Santa too!

Today we have over 20 adorable reindeer crafts for kids. There are cute gifts kids can make, simple crafts, keepsakes and recycling projects.

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The very idea of flying reindeer adds a touch of Magic to Christmas! They definitely deserve to be celebrated in crafts.

This collection of ideas is from our own archives as well as our blogging buddies around the world.

Printable reindeer crafts

This 3D printable reindeer papercraft is so fun!

Make a cute and easy reindeer pillow box – the template is free
This reindeer silhouette art is one of three in this Christmas handprint art template set
Make a rainbow of paper reindeer with our printable template
Print and create a reindeer basket (there is also a Santa one) – colour-your-own version included

Recycling reindeer crafts

Make a reindeer hobby horse from recycled wrapping paper roll
How cute are these little paper roll reindeer? Free printable template available
Upcycle an old sock into a no-sew reindeer sock puppet, by Kids Craft Room
Make ‘the naughtiest reindeer’ from paper rolls and cardboard

Reindeer gift ideas

Use our printable template plus candy canes to make super cute Reindeer gift bags and cards

Make a reindeer treat cup – so fun and yummy!
I adore these reindeer noses by Create Craft Love
Here are some fun reindeer lollipops by The Centsible Life
This is another easy reindeer lollipop idea by Heavenly Savings

Reindeer prints

This is such a cute little footprint reindeer card, by Danya Banya
Create keepsake baubles decorated with thumbprint reindeer, by A little bit funky
Do you know someone who’d love a gift wrapped in thumbprint reindeer paper like this? by Splash of Something
Add some traced handprints onto this printable reindeer handprint Christmas card to make it special

More fun Reindeer crafts

Make some pasta and pipecleaner reindeer – these guys look so funny, but kind of cute too!
Here is a printable set of reindeer antlers over at Picklebums
Turn a pinecone into a reindeer nature ornament like this one from Fireflies and Mudpies
I love this cute keepsake handprint reindeer ornament, by Buggy and Buddy

Here are lots of fun Christmas printables for kids
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Snowman scene Winter craft

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Colouring Valentine cards

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Cardboard Tube Mermaids

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Cork Lovebirds

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One Comment

susen @Dabbling Momma says:

November 18, 2015 at 12:03 pm

These reindeer crafts are fantastic, one is better than the next! I was wondering what to do with some pinecones down in our craft cabinet and now I know! Going to be re-sharing on our FB page, too!

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