Make a Popsicle Stick Reindeer Decoration

Christmas decorations are some of the best things around in the festive season, so why not make your own from simple household objects like popsicle sticks? This craft is great for children to do and very affordable; it's quick, easy and doesn't require a lot of resources.

Steps

 * 1) Gather all of your supplies. They are listed in the "Things You'll Need" section below.
 * 2) Put a blob of glue at the bottom of one stick. Add another stick on top of the glue blob, and angle it to create a 'V' shape.
 * 3) Glue another stick across the others (perpendicular). Do this about an inch (2.5cm) from the ends of the sticks, so as to create an 'A' shape.
 * 4) Make the reindeer's nose. Add the large red pompom to the point of the triangle. This will create the nose.
 * 5) Make the reindeer's eyes. Glue the googly eyes to the black felt. Cut out around the eye shapes, keeping some of the felt bordering around the googly eyes, to create large deer eyes. Then glue the eyes to the reindeer's head.
 * 6) Add decorative elements. You can use the small pom-poms and green felt to create a holly bow to decorate your reindeer. Or, feel free to decorate anyway you wish.
 * 7) Add a cord to the top for hanging the decoration. Make a loop and thread it around the top stick. Tie firmly.
 * 8) Hang your new ornament on your tree!

Tips

 * Use a strong liquid glue to stick the sticks together.
 * Make sure your decoration is dry before hanging.
 * You can vary the colors and shape of your decorations, to create different reindeer.

Warnings

 * If cutting felt shapes, help or supervise children with scissors.
 * Move your fingers away from the glue to prevent your fingers from sticking together.

Things You'll Need

 * 3 popsicle (craft) sticks
 * 1 large red pom-pom (a felt or paper circle would work fine)
 * 3 small red pom-poms
 * Green felt or paper
 * Black felt or paper
 * 2 googly eyes
 * Glue
 * Some cord or string to hang
 * Any other decorations you want to use

Sources and Citations

 * http://www.crafts-for-all-seasons.com/reindeer-ornament.html – research source