This super fun DIY Paper Reindeer Craft is a fantastic Christmas bag idea which is easy and simple to create . This fun Rudolf Christmas craft would make a great homemade Christmas gift which you can fill with treats and goodies for a friend or place under the tree for the kids.
I've shared step by step instructions and hope you love this fantastic paper bag craft idea. Don't forget the free download at the bottom of the page.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Double the Fun: Create both a festive reindeer craft and a cute Christmas bag—perfect for gift-giving!
- Personalized Touch: Kids can decorate their reindeer and bags however they like, adding their own flair to each one.
- Great for Gifting: These paper reindeer bags are ideal for storing small presents, treats, or holiday goodies.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Brown Paper
- Colourful Paper/ Colourful Felt
- Red Glitter
- Markers
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Ribbons
- Paper Punch Machine
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🖌️ How To Create Your Rudolf Bag
- Step 1: Take an A4 sized brown paper. Place it horizontally.
- Step 2: Fold 3 inches of the paper from the left side.
- Step 3: Keep 3 inches gap in the middle then fold the right side as well.
- Step 4: Overlap the left side with the right side and glue them together.
- Step 5: Cut out the eyes for the reindeer from the template.
- Step 6: Then cut out the rudolf nose part from the template as well.
- Step 7: Use some red glitter glue to paint the nose.
- Step 8: Then cut out a white oval shape for the back part of the reindeer's nose.
- Step 9: Then cut out the horns from the templates as well.
- Step 10: Glue the eyes and noses on the front side of the bag. Keep a 1-inch gap on top and at least a 3/2 inches gap on the bottom.
- Step 11:Fold 2 inches from the bottom.
- Step 12: Firmly crease the bottom fold, you'll make 2 triangular shape on both sides.
- Step 13: Fold the bottom side of the fold upwards.
- Step 14: Then fold the top of the fold downwards by slightly overlapping it with the bottom fold. The glue then together to secure it.
- Step 15: Glue the horns of reindeer on the top left and right corners of the bag. Then punch 2 holes for the ribbon in the middle of the top part of the bag. And there you go the bag is ready.
💡 Pro Tip: Use brown paper bags with a smooth surface to better match the reindeer color theme and help your decorations stick cleanly and evenly.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Nose Sizing: Use a medium-sized red or brown circle that fits well on the lower half of the bag front—too large can crowd the face, too small can go unnoticed.
- Eye Spacing: Place the eyes slightly wider than the nose to keep the expression open and friendly, avoiding a squished or uneven look.
- Antler Shape: Cut antlers with forked ends and slight bends to mimic a natural look, and mirror them left-to-right for a balanced silhouette.
- Ear Positioning: Glue the ears just below the antlers on the sides of the bag’s top edge so they peek outward without hiding key facial features.
- Cheek Accents: Add two small pink or light brown circles under the eyes for a soft cheek detail that gives the reindeer extra charm.
- Snout Definition: Use a subtle oval cutout beneath the nose to define a snout area—this helps ground the face and adds depth to the design.
💭 FAQs
Absolutely, assembling the reindeer bag from mixed materials helps kids understand how to create from what they already have.
Letting kids prepare their own gift bags teaches them to manage a task from start to finish, including assembly and personalization.
Each child must prepare a few reindeer bags. This task will transform the holiday chore into an enjoyable and creative experience.
Transforming bags into decorations or gift wrap reduces disposable wrapping and promotes a more sustainable holiday routine.
Download Template
Download free Printable Reindeer Craft Template here!
Paper Reindeer Craft & Christmas Bag For Kids
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Brown Paper
- Colourful Paper/ Colourful Felt
- Red Glitter
- Markers
- Ruler
- Ribbons
- Paper Punch Machine
Instructions
- Take an A4 sized brown paper. Place it horizontally.
- Fold 3 inches of the paper from the left side.
- Keep 3 inches gap in the middle then fold the right side as well.
- Overlap the left side with the right side and glue them together.
- Cut out the eyes for the reindeer from the template.
- Then cut out the Rudolf nose part from the template as well.
- Use some red glitter glue to paint the nose.
- Then cut out a white oval shape for the back part of the reindeer's nose.
- Then cut out the horns from the templates as well.
- Glue the eyes and noses on the front side of the bag. Keep a 1-inch gap on top and at least 3/2 inches gap on the bottom.
- Fold 2 inches from the bottom.
- Firmly crease the bottom fold, you’ll make 2 triangular shapes on both sides.
- Fold the bottom side of the fold upwards.
- Then fold the top of the fold downwards by slightly overlapping it with the bottom fold. The glue then together to secure it.
- Glue the horns of reindeer on the top left and right corners of the bag. Then punch 2 holes for the ribbon in the middle of the top part of the bag. And there you go the bag is ready.
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