How to Make a Christmas Bulb Reindeer Ornament

This colorful Christmas bulb reindeer ornament requires no painting. Cutting and gluing are the only skills required, making this an appropriate project for an after school program or kids club. The base can be an old recycled bulb or one newly purchased. The bulbs are not expensive, which is a great motivator for this craft. Make several Christmas bulb reindeer ornaments for an ornament exchange, to top your gifts with, or as favors for your child's class holiday party.

Things You'll Need

• Small or large Christmas bulb
• Brown pipe cleaner
• 1/4-inch red ribbon
• 1/2-inch red pom pom
• 1/4-inch wiggly eyes, two
• 1/2-inch jingle bell
• Red embroidery floss
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Craft glue

Instructions

1. Cut a 6-inch piece of pipe cleaner. Bend the pipe cleaner in half. Separate the sides of the pipe cleaner to resemble a "V" shape. Halfway up one side of the "V," bend the side down. Bend the last 1/2 inch up. Repeat with the other side of the "V" to create the Christmas bulb reindeer antlers.

2. Apply a dollop of glue to a side of the screw end on the Christmas bulb. Place the bent middle of the antlers in the glue. Allow the glue to dry.

3. Cut a 6-inch piece of red embroidery floss. Bring the ends together and tie an overhand knot for the ornament hanger. Apply glue over the middle of the bent antler. With the knot at the top, place the other end of the hanger in the glue.

4. Make a 2-inch bow using the 1/4-inch red ribbon. Trim the ends. Place the knot of the bow over the glue for the hanger. Allow the glue to dry.

5. Glue the jingle bell beneath the knot of the bow. Allow glue to dry.

6. Attach the red pom pom on the front of the bulb and at the bottom using the craft glue. Allow glue to dry.

7. Attach the wiggly eyes to the Christmas bulb reindeer ornament, halfway between the bell and the nose. With the wiggly eyes touching, glue them using craft glue. Allow glue to dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Hot glue can be used, but is not recommended. Over time and handling of the ornament, the items may pop off.

• Choose whatever color bulb you desire.

• Some steps may require you to wait for the glue to dry before adding more. If you can apply objects without jostling others, by all means, don't wait.