Santa’s Reindeer have never been so adorable. With a few craft supplies you can make Rudolph, Donner, Vixen and the rest of the gang in no time. I had leftover clothespins from my Easter Clothespin Bunnies and decided to create Rudolph for this year’s Christmas tree. I updated the standard clothespin reindeer, making it miniature and modern. Once I started, I couldn’t stop; I had to make more of Santa’s sleigh pullers.
Supplies needed:
- felt sheets or scraps in a variety of colors
- wooden clothespins
- brown acrylic paint
- 4mm wiggle eyes
- 5mm red pom-poms
- 4mm, 5mm or 6mm gold jingle bells
- craft glue
- foam brush
- needle and red thread
- embellishments (optional)
Instructions:
Step 1
Gather your materials.
Step 2
Using brown paint and foam brush, paint the clothespins. It’s best to paint a thin coat and let it dry thoroughly before adding the second coat.
Step 3
Glue wiggly eyes and nose in place on the clothespin with craft glue.
Step 4
Cut thin strips from felt for the collars – about an inch long is all you need. For Rudolph, glue or sew a jingle bell on the center of the felt strip before gluing his collar. Trim any excess from the collar before gluing.
Step 5
Personalize your reindeer with embellishments if you choose.
No need to add a hanger to make this an ornament for a tree, the clothespins will slide onto branches and hang perfectly. Happy Holidays!
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