How to Make Reindeer Party Favors
Christmas is a time for parties, friends and families. Many hosts choose to give their guests a favor as a token of appreciation for attending the affair and as a reminder of the night of fun that was shared. Using an iconic symbol of the holiday season, such as a reindeer, for the party favors is the best way to incorporate the Christmas theme into the festivities. Enlist the help of a few kids to make some unforgettable reindeer party favors. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Several 3-inch brown terracotta clay pots
- Water
- Liquid dish soap
- Dark brown card stock
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Light brown card stock
- White card stock
- Black card stock
- Glue
- Red pom poms
- Treats
Instructions
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Wash the terracotta clay pots with a mixture of warm water and a few drops of liquid dish detergent. Allow the pots to completely dry before continuing.The pot will act as the reindeer's head.
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Cut out a pair of antlers from a piece of dark brown card stock. Draw the shape of the antlers out on the paper with a pencil for a cleaner, more precise look. Use a picture of a reindeer as a reference for the correct shape.
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Cut out two oval shapes. These will serve as the reindeer's ears. Draw the shapes on paper before cutting for a cleaner look.
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Glue the ears to the antlers. The bottom of the antlers and the ears should line up. Allow the glue to dry.
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Cut out two round circles from a piece of white card stock. These will be the eyes and should be small enough to fit on the side of the pot.
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Cut out two smaller round circles from a piece of black card stock. These will be the eyes' pupils.
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Glue the pupils onto the eyes. Glue the eyes onto the front of the pot.
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Glue a red pom pom below the eyes. This is the reindeer's nose.
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Glue the antlers and ears to the back of the outside of the pot.
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Fill the reindeer pots with chocolates, popcorn or any other small candy treats.
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References
- Photo Credit reindeer image by Maria Bell from Fotolia.com
