Reindeer crafts are adorable but these Toilet Roll Reindeer ornaments might be the cutest ones ever. Gather up some empty cardboard rolls, and have the kids make a bunch to hang on the Christmas tree.
If you’re looking for an absolutely adorable Christmas ornament for your kids to make this year, you have to try these toilet roll reindeer!
They’re quick and easy to make, and I think they’re one of the cutest homemade Christmas ornaments the kids have ever made here in my home daycare.
Wouldn’t it be fun to make these after watching a classic Christmas movie like Rudolph or Annabelle’s wish?
See all of our Easy Reindeer Crafts here.
We’ve made loads of crafts using cardboard rolls over the years, but I think these reindeer might be the cutest yet.
These reindeer are easy to make! Here’s what you’ll need to make them:
Toilet roll reindeer supplies:
- toilet roll tubes (or paper towel rolls, wrapping paper rolls etc.)
- brown wallpaper samples (you could use sand paper or brown paint)
- brown pipe cleaners
- red artificial berries or red pom poms, buttons etc.
- googly eyes
- glue
Wallpaper sample books: a thrifty craft supply!
Wallpaper sample books are awesome when you’re crafting with kids. The colours, patterns and textures are great for so many projects, and it beats buying expensive scrapbooking paper. Just ask at your local paint and paper shop if they have any expired wallpaper books that they could part with. My store here usually hands me over 4 or 5 books at a time, happy that they don’t have to pay to dispose of them in the trash.
How we made our toilet roll reindeer:
We cut our toilet rolls in half and covered them with a brown wall paper sample. Alternatively, you could paint yours toilet roll or cover it with a piece of brown felt or sandpaper)
Then I poked a hole in each side of the top of the tube for the hooligans to slide their pipe cleaner “antlers” through.
For the noses, we used some artifitcial berries that were on a wire. We poked that wire through a hole in the front of the tube, and bent the wire inside the tube, to hold the nose in place.
Then we glued our eyes in place, and attached a ribbon for hanging.
Aren’t they adorable?
More Reindeer Crafts for Kids:
- Rascally Reindeer – an Alternative to Elf on the Shelf
- Reindeer Footprint Christmas Cards
- Craft Stick Santa, Rudolph and Elf Ornaments
- Wine Cork Reindeer Ornament Craft
- Christmas Bulb Reindeer Ornament
- Pinecone Reindeer Ornament by Rainy Day Mum
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Jackie is a mom, wife, home daycare provider, and the creative spirit behind Happy Hooligans. She specializes in kids’ crafts and activities, easy recipes, and parenting. She began blogging in 2011, and today, Happy Hooligans inspires more than 2 million parents, caregivers and Early Years Professionals all over the globe.
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kierna
Jackie these are really cute – I am exhausted already with all your crafting – you are a wonder! I am starting my crafts tomorrow so glitter will be everywhere!
happyhooligans
My own head is starting to spin, Kierna. lol There are so many amazing ideas floating around out there in our big, wonderful network. I feel like a kid in a candy store, looking at all of them, & loving so many of them, but knowing there isn’t nearly enough time to make all that I want to make! Plus….there’s still the crafting I need to do for my OWN Christmas, in addition to what we’re doing in the daycare!
Katie
These are too cute for words! i bet my daughter would LOVE doing these!! These would also be perfect to share at my new Thrifty Thursday Linky Party, I’d love for you to come by and check it out!
happyhooligans
Thanks, Katie! I’ll definitely check out your linky party!
katepickle
these are way cool! And my Mum adores reindeer so we might just have to give these a go! thanks for sharing!
happyhooligans
You’re welcome, Kate! Have fun!! Hope your mom thinks they’re sweet too!
Taylor
These are so adorable! I made them with my colleague and our 12 3-year olds this morning 🙂 They loved them and in a last minute free for all decision we let them roll their reindeer in glitter…boy was that a hit! Thanks for the great idea!
happyhooligans
So happy that you were inspired to make some! You are so brave with the glitter!!! I think I might be braver with it if I didn’t run the daycare in my home. The thought of glitter being tracked all through my house kinda makes me steer clear of it. lol
Kristi@Creative Connections for Kids
These are so cute Jackie. The perfect little project for my kids. Thanks a bunch! Kristi
happyhooligans
Thanks, Kristi! So glad you liked them! 🙂
The Monko
absolutely love these – we shall be making these when i get my hands on some brown pipecleaners
Marty Walden
This is so cute! Great job!
mamacarmody
These are absolutely adorable! Thanks for sharing. I have a ton of toilet paper and paper towel rolls so I know what some are getting used for.
BaptismalGownsPlus
These are ADORABLE! I have plenty of toilet rolls on hand, just to need work on getting an old wallpaper book – love the texture the wallpaper gives…
Meri
I did the same thing but I use Dixie cups and felt to cover the cups, with a Pom Pom for the nose.
Sara
Thanks for sharing kiki’s reindeer craft with your readers!
Amanda Boyarshinov
I adore this craft and have included a link back to this page in my Ultimate Reindeer Craft and Activity Guide for Busy Parents! http://bit.ly/1dW3iht
Rilane
Beautiful little decoration. The idea looks sweet 🙂
Mike Goodman
These are wonderful! Toddlers can do it and it leaves plenty of room for imagination.
Vickie B.
So cute and a great activity to share with the kids. Thought you’d like to know that someone has a site out there that posts pictures of crafts from all over, with no credit or linkbacks to their respective owners. I found your site through the watermark on the reindeer picture. I’m going to post a note on tir site and will also report their site to Pinterest, which is how I found your site. Here’s the url if you’d like to pursue with further action: http://cute-pinterest.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-diy-projects.html?m=0
happyhooligans
Thanks so much for letting me know, and for looking out for me, Vickie! I’m not sure who that site belongs to – I can’t seem to find a human associated with it. I’ve left a msg underneath yours for now. Thank you again!
happyhooligans
I just popped back over, and my photo has been removed. Unfortunately, the entire website looks to consist of stolen images.
Catrina
These looks great! Question…where did you get wallpaper samples?
happyhooligans
I just ask at my local paint and paper shops, Catrina. The always have outdated books that are just going to go in the trash.
Catrina
Thank you so much! I’ll look into doing that!
Jessica
Haha so cute! I’m going to do this with my little daughter, thanks for sharing!