Reindeer Clothespin Ornaments
Welcome friends! I trust you’re having a great weekend so far. It’s crazy to think we’re already half way through summer. If you’re a DIYer like me, I bet you’re already dreaming and planning your holiday projects to get a head start on the season. I recently finished a beautiful DIY pearl ornament that I’ve wanted to make for ages. And today, I’m excited to share another easy DIY Christmas ornament that you can make with the kids: Reindeer Clothespin Ornaments.
These sweet reindeer are so cute and the kids will absolutely love making them. One of my children made these in school years ago, and I thought it would be the perfect Christmas project to recreate and share with you all.
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know I love keeping things quick and easy. We all lead such busy lives, and with little ones running around, it can be challenging to keep them focused long enough to complete a craft. That’s why I always aim for simple projects that are both fun and easy to manage.
These reindeer clothespin ornaments are the perfect easy Christmas kids craft and only require a few simple supplies which you might already have in your craft cupboard. So let’s gather those materials and get crafting.
If you’re on the hunt for Christmas craft ideas for kids, be sure to add these fun and easy DIY Christmas ornaments to your holiday project list. They’re sure to bring joy and a bit of handmade charm to your Christmas tree this year. Not only that, it’s just a lot of fun to sit down and craft with your kids!
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Reindeer clothespin ornaments
What You’ll Need
- wooden flat slotted clothespins
- mini pom poms (black, red, brown)
- mini googly eyes
- glue gun
- fine ribbon or twine
- brown craft paint (optional)
What To Do
Step 1
If you’re not painting the clothes pins, go to step 2.
Take a small amount of brown craft paint in a small container. Add some water until the paint is quite watery. We’re going for a light wash or stain instead of a solid brown. Paint 2 clothes pins with the wash and let dry.
Step 2
Once the clothespins are dry, glue the two clothespins together in the opposite direction from each other. One clothespin will be the legs, and the other will be the face and antlers.
Step 3
Cut some ribbon or twine roughly six inches long, tie into a knot and glue to the back of the reindeer antlers. This will be your ornament hanger.
Step 4
Now for the fun part, making your reindeer come to life. Glue two googly eyes and either a red or black pom pom nose onto the face.
Step 5
Glue either a brown or white larger pom pom onto the backside for a tail
Aren’t these reindeer ornaments just the cutest? I hope you and your little ones have a chance to make them and enjoy the creative fun together!
Until next time
