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Easy Candy Cane Reindeer Craft for Kids

December 17, 2016 by Jennifer 6 Comments

Remember when your child started their first year of kindergarten? You’re so idealistic about volunteering for this, and getting involved in that. Actually I wasn’t, I was more realistic than idealistic. I knew being a working, travelling parent, that I wasn’t going to be able to commit to much. But the one event I was sure to sign up for, during a week I knew I would be in town for, was my daughter’s VIP week. (This post contains affiliate links)

Easy Reindeer Candy Cane Craft for Kids

It’s the week all about them. They get to make a poster about themselves, sing a song about their favorite things, and have someone special come to class with them on Friday. My daughter’s VIP week was in the beginning of December. Perfect for doing a fun holiday craft with the kids on Friday!

My sister in law had actually come up with the idea for candy cane reindeer for another event, but when my daughter and I were trying to think of something for her VIP week, she fell in love with the idea. I managed to find all the materials very readily at Joann Fabrics, but now that I know what to get I would probably just order it all on Amazon.

After acquiring the materials, we did a few test runs at home before trying it at school. It went very well, and my five year old was able to assemble them no problem. I WILL say that helping 23 five and six year olds finish the craft in 15 minutes was a little intense, but everyone managed to go home happy with a fully assembled reindeer.

How to Make a Candy Cane Reindeer Craft

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Tacky Glue
  • Brown Pipe Cleaners
  • Self Adhesive Googly Eyes
  • Red Pom Poms
  • Candy Canes

(Maybe a glass of Holiday Cheer for mom/dad as well)

Reindeer craft ingredients

Prepare:

First you’ll want to cut the pipe cleaners in half.

Cut Pipe Cleaners for Candy Cane Reindeer

 

Then take some of the halves, and cut them into thirds, this is for the sticky outy parts of the antlers (yes that’s a technical term).

Reindeer Pipe Cleaners

 

Assemble:

Now twist the halved pipe cleaner around the crook of the candy cane.

Step One of Antlers

 

Then take the smaller pieces, and wrap one around each antler.

Part Two of Antlers

 

Now stick the googly eyes on the candy cane. Heads up, peeling the back off of the eyes was a little tough for some of the kiddos to do on their own.

Googly Eyes on Reindeer

 

Then put a big old dollop of tacky glue towards the end of the candy cane, and stick a red pom pom on it. The glue will squish out but it will dry clear. It takes a little longer to dry, but you’ll want to make sure and use a healthy amount of glue. I didn’t use enough the first time and the nose came off quickly even after drying.

Glue the nose on the reindeer

 

Aren’t they cute?

Candy Cane Reindeer

 

The kids had so much fun that day, I’m so glad I was able to go. Our Christmas Tree is now filled with cute little candy cane reindeer

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  1. Belle says

    December 19, 2016 at 11:20 am

    What a cute and fun craft for the kids! I would love to do this with mine. Belle | One Awesome Momma
    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 19, 2016 at 4:58 pm

      I was surprised how easy it was!
      Reply
  2. hannah says

    December 21, 2016 at 10:17 am

    These are so cute! Scheduling to share on my page
    Reply
  3. Jacinta says

    December 22, 2016 at 5:04 am

    This looks like fun!! :)
    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 22, 2016 at 7:29 am

      They are, and so easy!
      Reply

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