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!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Eco-Friendly Fun: Turn recyclables into adorable reindeer ornaments—saving the planet and having fun!
- Perfect for Holiday Crafts: Makes a fun and festive addition to your Christmas tree.
- Personalized Keepsakes: These handmade ornaments are perfect for gifting to family or hanging up year after year!
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.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- 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
- Step 1: Cut the cardboard into circles and paint with brown paint. Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Step 2: Paint mini popsicle sticks with light brown paint and allows them to dry.
- Step 3: Glue the popsicle sticks together to form antlers. Then, glue them onto the back of the reindeer.
- Step 4: Next, glue googly eyes and an applesauce lid onto the reindeer.
- Step 5: Loop decorative string or ribbon and glue onto the back of the reindeer.
💡 Pro Tip: Always hang the ornament briefly before final drying, as this reveals weak areas early and ensures balance after complete construction.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Hook Support: Add a small reinforced patch behind the hanging loop to ensure it remains secure even after frequent use or gentle pulling.
- Top Reinforcement: Strengthen the top portion with an extra glued layer to prevent folding or sagging when the ornament is displayed upright.
- Equal Weighting: Place heavier features like antlers or buttons along the center to keep the ornament from tilting unevenly while hanging.
- Stable Attachment: Use a stronger glue formula at connection points near the top to hold heavier pieces in place during vertical hanging.
- Bottom Load: Avoid clustering weight near the base of the ornament, which can cause slanting or swinging when strung up on display.
- Pull Testing: Let the kids perform a light pull test on the loop area to ensure the parts are secure before the ornament is completely dry.
💭 FAQs
Making sure decorations don’t fall off teaches them to check firmness. They learn to test whether items shift when the craft is handled.
Placing dull and shiny items together reveals how light plays off each. Children start comparing reflections without needing technical terms or tools.
Kids notice how some surfaces bounce light differently. They begin recognizing shine levels depending on angle, finish, or surface color used.
If layers peel or wiggle, it affects how the ornament looks. Kids begin to understand that stable placement creates lasting visual structure.
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Recycled Reindeer Ornament to do with Kids
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Cardboard
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Googly Eyes
- Applesauce Lid
- Mini Popsicle Sticks
- Glue
- Decorative String or Ribbon
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.
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