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

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