By Christmas time, most of us have the Christmas tree decorated and ready. But there is still Christmas art to make! Not all Christmas ornaments are store bought. In fact, kids can easily make a rudolf themed Christmas decoration with just some wooden slices and paint.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Jolly & Fun: This craft brings Rudolf to life, and kids will love creating their very own reindeer to hang on the tree.
- Great for Gifting: These ornaments make wonderful homemade gifts for family members or classmates.
- Creative Touch: Kids can personalize their reindeer with different colors, ribbons, and even sparkly noses just like Rudolf!
Christmas Ornaments Make a Great Gift Idea
- Christmas ornaments are a great gift idea because they're relatively inexpensive and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors
- They can be personalized with names and messages
- You can find them at many different stores - Target, Walmart, etc.
- You can get the same ornament each year if you want to keep your family tradition alive
- They're so versatile that you could even use them as decorations for other holidays like Valentine's Day or Easter!
- Kids will love getting new ones every year!
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Wooden Slices
- Paint Brush
- Acrylic Paint
- White Glue
- Twine
- Christmas faux Grass
- Glitter Paper
- Bells
🖌️ How To Make A Rudolf Decoration
- Step 1: You may want to paint the background of your wooden slices in advance. Once your ready to paint your rudolf character, begin painting the outline of rudolf.
- Step 2: Use pink paint for rudolfs ears, paint rudolfs nose red and the collar green.
- Step 3: Cut out and add brown glitter antlers to your reindeer. Add a green collar. Using a glue gun use it to attach the bells.
- Step 4: Next add some artificial tree grass to the outside of the wooden slice. Be sure to add twine so you can hang the slices on the tree once complete. These fantastic Rudolf reindeer ornaments are cute and fun to make and they will make a fantastic Christmas gift! Enjoy.
💡 Pro Tip: Encourage kids to personalize their Rudolf ornament by adding their names or the year with a fine-tip marker, creating a cherished keepsake.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Energy Dip: Use this activity right after high-energy recess or party games to help kids shift into calm mode without losing momentum.
- Holiday Anchor: Schedule it mid-morning to give kids a seasonal focal point that keeps them grounded during chaotic December routines.
- Screen-Free Time: Offer it as an alternative to movies or devices during indoor time, so kids can stay festive while engaging their hands.
- Snow Day Backup: Keep this kind of project on standby for unexpected snow days or delays—perfect for filling unstructured time productively.
- Prep Window: Use it while waiting for group holiday prep (like performances or gift swaps), giving kids something productive while staying festive.
- Midweek Reset: Plan crafts like this midweek to break up overstimulation from ongoing events and give kids a relaxing creative breather.
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Rudolf Christmas Reindeer Ornament for Kids to Make
This Rudolf Christmas Reindeer Ornament for Kids to Make uses wooden slices, paint, glitter paper antlers, bells and twine so children can craft a festive tree decoration.
Materials
- Wooden Slices
- Paint Brush
- Acrylic Paint
- White Glue
- Twine
- Christmas Faux Grass
- Glitter Paper
- Bells
Instructions
- You may want to paint the background of your wooden slices in advance. Once your ready to paint your rudolf character, begin painting the outline of rudolf.
- Use pink paint for rudolfs ears, paint rudolfs nose red and the collar green.
- Cut out and add brown glitter antlers to your reindeer. Add a green collar. Using a glue gun use it to attach the bells.
- Next add some artificial tree grass to the outside of the wooden slice. Be sure to add twine so you can hang the slices on the tree once complete. Enjoy
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