Easy Reindeer Christmas Card Craft for Kids (Adorable DIY for the Holidays!)

If you’re looking for a simple Christmas craft that your kids will love (and that won’t leave your house covered in glitter), this paper reindeer Christmas card is the perfect project. It’s cute, kid-friendly, inexpensive, and makes a sweet keepsake for loved ones and friends. Even the youngest crafters can help cut, glue, and assemble the reindeer’s adorable features, making it a great hands-on activity for little fingers. With just a few pieces of colored paper and basic craft supplies, your little ones can create their own Rudolph-inspired card full of charm and holiday cheer—one that’s sure to earn a special spot on the mantle. Whether you’re crafting on a cozy weekend, preparing classroom holiday cards, or looking for a heartfelt handmade touch to add to your gifts, this fun Christmas card project adds a magical, memory-making moment to your holiday season.

Below is a step-by-step tutorial to help you recreate the exact project shown in the photos.

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Supplies You’ll Need

• Blue cardstock (for the card base)

• Brown construction paper (light and dark shades work great)

• Red construction paper (for the nose and heart)

• White paper (for the greeting label and eyes)

• Green marker (for writing the greeting)

• Black marker (for eye details)

• Glue stick

• Scissors

• Optional: patterned scissors for decorative edges on the greeting label

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Create the Card Base

Fold a piece of blue cardstock in half to make your card. Set it aside while preparing the reindeer pieces.

2. Cut Out the Reindeer Body

Cut a large triangle from brown construction paper—this will be the reindeer’s body and face. Glue it onto the front of your card, leaving room at the top for antlers.

Tip: Fold down the top point of the triangle to create a raised little “nose bridge” like in the photo. Kids love this 3D detail!

3. Make the Antlers

Using dark brown paper, cut out two antler shapes. They don’t have to be perfect—think tree branches with 2–3 points.

Glue the antlers at the top of the reindeer’s head.

4. Add Ears

Cut out two small ear shapes from brown paper. Glue them on both sides of the reindeer’s head, slightly tucking them under the top fold of the triangle if you want a layered look.

5. Create the Eyes

Cut two white circles for the eyes and two smaller green dots (or the kids can color them). Glue the whites on first, then add the green pupils. Use a black marker to add tiny center dots.

Your reindeer should now be looking adorably wide-eyed!

6. Give Rudolph His Iconic Nose

Cut a small red circle and glue it onto the point of the folded triangle. Instant Rudolph!

7. Add a Heart (Optional but Cute!)

Cut a small heart from red paper and glue it to the bottom corner of the reindeer. This adds a sweet handmade touch kids love.

8. Make the “Merry Christmas” Label

Cut a small rectangle of white paper. If you have patterned scissors, use them to create a ripple border like the one shown.

Have your child write “MERRY Christmas” in green marker, mixing upper and lowercase for a childlike feel.

Glue it onto the bottom right of the card.

Final Touches

Let everything dry for a few minutes. Fold the card, add a handwritten message inside, and your child’s handmade reindeer Christmas card is ready to gift!

Why We Love This Craft

• Excellent for fine motor skills – cutting, gluing, tracing, and writing.

• Budget-friendly – uses common supplies you already have.

• Perfect for classroom or group crafts – easy to prep, even for younger kids.

• Adorable results every time – even the most “wonky” antlers will turn out adorable!