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!

If you love this craft then you’ll also want to check out this Reindeer Mason Jar Christmas Craft!

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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

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.

Yield: one