Christmas Ornaments

Clothespin Reindeer Ornament

Update this classic clothespin ornament and save little fingers from hot glue burns with Craft Glue Dots®. Quick and easy, this project will bring miles of smiles during the month of December. A classy ornament that will come together in a jiffy. This reindeer ornament is a great for kids at school and nursery school festivities, and at home!

Made by: Dawn Mercedes Barrett
Time: 10 minutes plus drying time
Level: Beginning
Size: 6" x 1"

Here's what you do:

  • Glue Dots® Craft Dots™
  • 3 non-spring clothespins
  • Americana acrylic paint: Lamp Black
  • Small red pompom
  • 2 medium sized gogglie eyes
  • Brown pipe cleaner
  • Holly sprig
  • Small container for paint
  • Wax paper
  • scissors

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Here's what you do:

Fill a small container with black acrylic paint. Dip the prong ends of two reindeers into the paint. Allow to dry on wax paper.

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Use Craft Dots to secure the reindeer nose, eyes and holy sprig on the unpainted clothespin and set aside.

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When the black paint is dry, use Craft Glue Dots ® to secure them together. Cut 1” piece of paper cleaner. Fold in half and secure it to the back end of the reindeer.

Use Glue Dots ® to add the head onto the reindeer.

Tip: Give kids a choice of red or black reindeer noses. If doing this as a school craft, prepaint the black hooves before the start of the party to eliminate drying time and wet paint.

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~Dawn