We all know how important recycling is for our environment. However, most of the time, we don’t realize that recycling doesn’t only apply to heavy industrial plants or manufacturing companies. Recycling doesn’t always have to be a chore either. We can start recycling old things in our homes by turning them into crafts for the kids. This Recycled Reindeer Ornament is a super cute craft that you can do with the kids to teach them about recycling. Recycled crafts are something every child will love mostly because it’s fun!
The Benefits of Making Recycled Crafts
Not only are recycled crafts fun for kids, but your child gets benefits to making these crafts. Here are a few of the benefits your child will learn through doing this recycled reindeer craft:
- They learn the importance of reusing or conserving the earth’s resources.
- They are using their creative skills to think outside the box and make something useful out of nothing.
- They get valued quality time with you.
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Recycled Reindeer Ornament Supplies
Although most of these things are recyclable, you may have to grab a couple things such as googly eyes and decorative string. You can find any of these items on Amazon!
- Cardboard
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Googly Eyes
- Applesauce Lid
- Mini Popsicle Sticks
- Glue
- Scissors
- Decorative String or Ribbon
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How to Make a Recycled Reindeer Ornament
Cut the cardboard into circles and paint with brown paint. Allow the paint to dry completely.
Paint mini popsicle sticks with light brown paint and allows them to dry.
Glue the popsicle sticks together to form antlers. Then, glue them onto the back of the reindeer.
Next, glue googly eyes and an applesauce lid onto the reindeer.
Loop decorative string or ribbon and glue onto the back of the reindeer.
Recycled Reindeer Ornament to do with Kids
This is a tutorial on how to make a recycled reindeer ornament.
Materials
- Cardboard
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Googly Eyes
- Applesauce Lid
- Mini Popsicle Sticks
- Glue
- Decorative String or Ribbon
Tools
- Scissors
Instructions
Cut the cardboard into circles and paint with brown paint. Allow the paint to dry completely.
Paint mini popsicle sticks with light brown paint and allows them to dry.
Glue the popsicle sticks together to form antlers. Then, glue them onto the back of the reindeer.
Next, glue googly eyes and an applesauce lid onto the reindeer.
Loop decorative string or ribbon and glue onto the back of the reindeer.
If you and your kids liked this Recycled Reindeer Craft, check out some of our other recycled crafts you can do together!
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About Angela Milnes
Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and is passionate about kids crafts and having fun as a family. Angela has also taught cooking skills and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!
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