How to Make a Reindeer Out of Kitchen Utensils

Making reindeer from spoons is a fun and easy craft activity for the holidays.

Holidays are the perfect time to experiment with crafts. Whether it is to entertain children and keep them busy, or simply to make decorations for the house, there is no better time than Christmas. Reindeer are synonymous with Christmas and make adorable table decorations and centerpieces. They are a fast and simple to create and all you need is wooden spoons from the kitchen and a few craft supplies. Read on to find out how to create reindeer faces with spoons.

Things You'll Need

• Wooden spoons
• Brown paint
• Small red pompoms
• Googly eyes
• Brown pipe cleaners
• Craft glue
• Ribbon (optional)
• Black marker

Instructions

1. Set out your wooden spoons. Paint them brown. Set aside for a few hours and let them dry.

2. Glue the googly eyes onto the front of the spoon. Glue the red pompom nose underneath the eyes.

3. Cut two brown pipe cleaners into two long sections and four smaller ones. Attach two of the small sections to the top of one long piece to create an antler shape. Repeat with remaining pieces.

4. Glue antlers to the top back of the spoon. Set aside until they are set. Draw a smile on the reindeer with a black marker.

5. Make a bow with the ribbon. Tie the bow to the base of the spoon. Glue in place.

6. Display your creation.

References

• Ron Brandon: Wooden Spoon Reindeer