This cinnamon stick reindeer ornament is a frugal and fun craft for making adorable holiday decorations that smell amazing.
With only five supplies, your children will get to a DIY project that results in cute reindeer, maybe even Rudolph (or one of his friends). The final product is an aromatic delight for your Christmas tree, wreath, or garland. My boys and I have enjoyed this reindeer craft in the festive season and it’s always a thrill to see their homemade ornaments.
I’m sharing my tips for making this craft and creative ideas for using. Find out more and get started with this Christmas ornament for kids today!
Frugal Way to Make Your Holidays Smells Amazing
Looking for a simple and creative activity for your kids to make their own ornaments? Maybe you’d like frugal craft that’s actually cute and smells great?
This cinnamon stick reindeer ornament craft is scentsational for all of those things and more!
Our family has several Christmas trees in our home. We started off with just one. And then our collection slowly started to grow over the years.
I love all of the trees but the tree in our homeschool area (a.k.a. dining room) is my favorite. That’s because it is full of homemade decorations and smells awesome!
With five boys, I’ve made A LOT of DIY holiday ornaments. This cinnamon stick reindeer ornament is on my top 10 list because it’s easy to make and the aroma is excellent.
Recommended Materials for This Reindeer Craft for Kids
This craft featuring a reindeer uses just a few supplies. If you don’t have cinnamon sticks, add them to your next store list or place an order.
Before starting your craft time, I suggest that you have these supplies gathered in one place so you’ll be all set for craft fun with kids:
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Red Pom Pom
- Googly Eyes
- Ribbon
- Glue
Rani Cinnamon Sticks 7oz (200g) – 36-44 Sticks – Strong Aroma, Perfect for Baking, Cooking & Beverages | 3+ Inches Length – Cassia Saigon Cinnamon from Vietnam | KosherAcerich 2000 Pcs 1cm Assorted Pompoms Multicolor Valentine Day Arts and Crafts Fuzzy Pom Poms Balls for DIY Creative Crafts DecorationsWiggle Googly Eyes Self Adhesive, Mixed Sizes 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm (300)6 Rolls 150 Yards Christmas Wrapping Ribbon Glitter Fabric Holiday Festival Satin Plaid Ribbons for Gift Wrapping Decoration Floral Bows Craft…
Oh, and a good idea is to decide if you’d like to have a Rudolph (with red nose) or other reindeer prior to starting your craft time. If you don’t have pom poms (or would like to try something different), you can use buttons or jingle bells.
How to Make This Cinnamon Stick Reindeer Ornament
01
Glue cinnamon sticks
Arrange two cinnamon sticks in a V shape.
Lay a third stick across the first two near the top of the V. Make sure some extra sticks are out on top for the antlers.
Glue the three sticks together.
02
Add red pom pom
Glue the nose to the bottom of the V.
03
Add googly eyes
Glue the eyes further up the V.
04
Add ribbon
Glue the ribbon to the back to form a small loop.
Have More Fun with Reindeer!
Working on an educational theme for holiday fun? Or thinking of using reindeer for the letter of the week fun with “Rr”? These books, games, and stickers can help you easily extend the fun. These resources are remarkable for Christmas events, too.
The Itsy Bitsy ReindeerI’m a Reindeer: An Animal Book for Kids (Little Golden Book)The Wild Christmas ReindeerThe Grumpy Reindeer: A Winter Story About Friendship and Kindness (First Seasonal Stories)Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer) (Little Golden Book)Reindeer (A Day in the Life: Polar Animals)The Littlest ReindeerHow to Catch a ReindeerAQUARIUS Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Board Game – Fun Family Christmas Gift for Kids & Adults – Officially Licensed Rudolph Merchandise & CollectiblesDSjuedui Christmas Reindeer Sticker Roll – 1000Pcs Vintage Cartoon Reindeer Stickers Gifts Pack for Kids Teens, Cute Label Decals for Laptop Gift Guitar Skateboard Home Party Decor School Rewards
Ways to Use Your Cinnamon Stick Reindeer Ornament
As you plan your holiday craft time with kids, think about how you’d like to use this ornament. Want to keep it traditional? Cool – just follow the steps in the tutorial!
You can personalize your DIY reindeer with different colors of pom poms and ribbon. Glitter glue can also add a bit of sparkle to your project.
Make a herd of reindeer and attach to string (or yarn) to make a banner. Hang your garland on a wall, fireplace mantle, or at the top of a doorway. Or string it on your Christmas tree or wreath!
Turn your reindeer into a decorative magnet. Put a magnet to the back of it and use for DIY holiday decor to your refrigerator or magnetic white board.
⭐ Now that you’ve seen this cinnamon stick reindeer ornament, what do you think? Please share your ideas – and let me know if you have any questions about the instructions – in the comments area at the bottom of this post!
