Reindeer Popsicle Stick Craft for Christmas

On Dasher, on Dancer, on this adorable reindeer popsicle stick craft! With just a few craft sticks, some brown paint, and a little cardstock for the antlers and red nose, your kiddos will create the cutest little Rudolph in just a few easy steps.

Graphic with the text “reindeer POPSICLE stick craft” over a faded image of the completed reindeer craft on a beige background.

Materials for This Reindeer Popsicle Stick Craft

Before you start, gather your simple supplies. Most of these are basic craft staples you probably already have on hand, making this a great budget-friendly Christmas craft for kids.

Supplies

Regular craft sticks (4)
Acrylic craft paint – brown
Paintbrush
Cardstock – brown, red, white
Scissors
Glue gun and glue sticks
Black marker

Once your supplies are ready, let's build this adorable Christmas reindeer!

How to Make a Reindeer Popsicle Stick Craft

This reindeer popsicle stick craft comes together with painting, cutting, and gluing. Follow the steps below to make your adorable Christmas reindeer.

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Gather all the supplies for this reindeer popsicle stick craft. Having everything laid out before you start makes the process smooth and fun.

Craft supplies including red, white, and brown paper, wooden craft sticks, scissors, a black marker, brown acrylic paint, and a paintbrush arranged on a white background.

Step 2: Paint the Craft Sticks

Paint 4 craft sticks brown. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat if necessary.

Four wooden craft sticks beside brown acrylic paint and a paintbrush on a white background.

Step 3: Assemble the Reindeer Body

Once dry, lay the 4 brown sticks side by side and glue them together to form the reindeer's face and body.

Four craft sticks painted brown with antler, eye, and nose cutouts arranged beside them.

Step 4: Trace and Cut the Antlers and Nose

Trace and cut two antler shapes from brown cardstock, two smaller circles from white cardstock for eyes, and one large round circle from red cardstock for the nose.

Brown paper antler cutouts, white paper eye circles, and a red paper nose circle beside sheets of colored paper on a white background.

Step 5: Attach the Red Nose and Eyes

Glue the red circle nose and eyes to the center of the reindeer's face.

A red paper nose attached below the white paper eyes on the brown craft stick reindeer face.

Step 6: Attach the Antlers

Glue the antlers to the top back of the reindeer body, one on each side, so they stick up above the head.

A reindeer craft made from brown-painted craft sticks with attached antlers, white eyes, and a red nose on a white background.

Step 7: Add the Final Details

Use a black marker to draw in your reindeer's eyes and any other details to complete your reindeer.

A completed reindeer popsicle stick craft with drawn black pupils and highlights inside the white paper eyes.

Your adorable reindeer popsicle stick craft is ready to guide Santa's sleigh this Christmas!

Close-up of the finished reindeer popsicle stick craft with antlers, large cartoon-style eyes, and a red nose on a white background with colorful paper edges visible.

Grab the Reindeer Popsicle Stick Craftivity

Want to make this Christmas craft even easier? The Reindeer Popsicle Stick Craftivity includes printable templates and step-by-step instructions — perfect for Christmas parties, homeschool, or a fun holiday craft afternoon.

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