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.
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💡 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
- Paint the Base First: Begin by painting the background of your wooden slice and allow it to dry completely before adding Rudolf's features.
- Add Facial Details: Use pink paint for Rudolf's ears, red for his nose, and green for the collar to bring the character to life.
- Create Sparkly Antlers: Cut out brown glitter paper into antler shapes and glue them atop the wooden slice for a festive touch.
- Attach Decorative Elements: Glue small bells onto the green collar and add faux Christmas grass around the edge for added texture.
- Secure the Hanger: Loop a piece of twine and glue it to the back of the ornament to allow for easy hanging on the tree.
- Ensure Proper Adhesion: Use white glue or a glue gun to firmly attach all elements, ensuring durability throughout the holiday season
💭 FAQs
You'll need wooden slices, acrylic paint, paintbrushes, white glue, twine, Christmas faux grass, glitter paper, and bells.
Paint the wooden slices, add Rudolf's features, attach glitter antlers and a green collar, glue on bells, and finish with faux grass and twine for hanging.
Yes, it's designed to be a Rudolf ornament perfect for hanging on a Christmas tree or as a festive decoration around the home.
No, glitter is optional; you can skip it if preferred. The ornament looks great without it, but glitter can add extra sparkle if desired.
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