Anything DIY Christmas has my name written all over it, and with these cute reindeer ornaments, you’re guaranteed to keep the kids busy while participating in some holiday cheer! These are fantastic and cheap preschool, toddler, and kindergarten crafts that nearly anyone can make with mostly household items. I enjoyed my time explaining who Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to my four-year-old while creating these! If you like reindeer crafts, then you’ll love my Toilet Paper Roll Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!
To make these adorable ornaments, you’ll need a clothespin, a black marker, craft eyeballs, red paint, cotton swab, pipe cleaners, scissors, a pen or pencil, red ribbon, and a hot glue gun. These are perfect for daycare, homeschool, preschool, kindergarten, even older kids. As a stay-at-home mom, I love doing easy and fun holiday crafts like this one! If you like easy kid’s Christmas crafts, then you’ll love my Two-Ingredient Salt Dough Handprint and Footprint craft!
Items needed to make Clothespin Reindeer DIY Ornaments
Scissors. Grab a pair of scissors; if kids are making this craft, be sure to have kid friendly or toddler scissors.
Hot glue gun. A hot glue gun and hot glue sticks will be needed to make this craft.
Clothespin. The clothespin makes up the reindeer’s body.
Black marker. We like to use this black Sharpie marker but any black marker will probably work.
Craft eyeballs. Craft eyeballs are needed for the reindeer’s eyes.
Red paint. We like this red acrylic paint best.
Cotton swab. A cotton swab such as a Q-tip is needed to make the red nose.
Pipe cleaner. Brown or beige pipe cleaners make the bendiest reindeer antlers.
Pen or pencil. You’ll need a pen or pencil to twist the pipe cleaners around.
Ribbon. A piece of thin red ribbon is needed to tie around the reindeer’s neck. You can use any color ribbon you like.
My easy step-by-step tutorial walks you through how to make a Clothespin Reindeer DIY Ornament – even the non-craftiest person can make this craft!
How to make the best Clothespin Reindeer DIY Ornaments
STEP 1: Use a black Sharpie marker and a straight edge such as a ruler or edge of paper to draw a line, lengthwise, starting at the bottom of the clothespin, up to where the springs end. Use the same black marker to shade in the bottom ¼-inch of the clothespin.
STEP 2: Use the hot glue gun and glue two plastic eyeballs about ¼ inch from the top of the clothespin. With a cotton swab and red paint, dab or swirl a circle. Let dry.
STEP 3: With scissors, cut a pipe cleaner in half. Take one half and use a pen or pencil to twist the pipe cleaner around. Repeat with the other half of the pipe cleaner. Open the clothespin and close it to clench down on the pipe cleaners. Seal with hot glue.
STEP 4: Cut a piece of red ribbon and tie it in a knot around the clothespin.
STEP 5: If you make this craft, don’t forget to leave a rating and comment!
More easy toddler and kid’s Christmas crafts you’ll love!
Two-Ingredient Salt Dough Handprint and Footprint Craft
Mistle Toes & Footprint Snowman Cards
Toilet Paper Roll Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Easy Christ-Centered Christmas Crafts
Salt Dough Handprint and Footprint Ornaments
Kid-friendly Christmas recipes the kids will want to make!
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Final Thoughts
Finally, if you make these Clothespin Reindeer DIY Ornaments, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this craft a rating! I love to hear from everyone who makes this easy craft and always try my best to respond to all comments.
If you do make this, don’t forget to tag #elisemccollister on Instagram! It makes me so happy to see your photos!
Clothespin Reindeer DIY Ornaments
Equipment
- 1 Scissors
Materials
- 1 clothespin
- 1 black marker such as a Sharpie
- 2 craft eyeballs
- red paint
- cotton swab such as a Q-tip
- 1 brown or beige pipe cleaner
- 1 pen or pencil
- thin red ribbon or other color
- hot glue sticks
Instructions
- Use a black Sharpie marker and a straight edge such as a ruler or edge of paper to draw a line, lengthwise, starting at the bottom of the clothespin, up to where the springs end. Use the same black marker to shade in the bottom ¼ inch of the clothespin.
- Use the hot glue gun and glue two plastic eyeballs about ¼-inch from the top of the clothespin. With a cotton swab and red paint, dab or swirl a circle. Let dry.
- With scissors, cut a pipe cleaner in half. Take one half and use a pen or pencil to twist the pipe cleaner around. Repeat with the other half of the pipe cleaner. Open the clothespin and close it to clench down on the pipe cleaners. Seal with hot glue.
- Cut a piece of ribbon and tie it in a knot around the clothespin.
- If you make this craft, don't forget to leave a rating and comment!
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