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How to make pine cone reindeers

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Published: Monday, 13 December 2021 at 10:14 am

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This cute reindeer decoration ticks a number of boxes for keeping the kids busy over the holidays. From taking them on woodland walks to forage for pine cones and twigs, to sorting them and assembling them once back at home - there's plenty to spark their imaginations and create a herd of Rudolph and his friends.

You Will Need

Pine cones
Twigs
A pack of self-adhesive googly eyes
A pack of red pom poms
PVA glue
Paint brush
Cotton/ribbon
Scissors
Festive ribbon
Glue gun

Step 1

Making a pine cone reindeer - step 1

Take your pine cone and attach a pom pom 'nose' and a pair of googly eyes using glue. If you've found different types of cone, have a go at identifying them.

Step 2

Making a pine cone reindeer - step 2

Cut two twigs to 10cm in length. Forked twigs create more dramatic antlers, but single stemmed twigs will also work well. Again, see if you can identify which tree they are from. Secure with glue.

Step 3

Making a pine cone reindeer - step 3

Once the glue has dried, take a length of cotton and tie around the antler end of the pine cone. Tie in a knot, ready to hang on your Christmas tree. Or use wire and attach them to a reindeer-themed wreath.

Why not try another festive project, and make some bird seed decorations.

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