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Clay pot reindeer ornament on pine branch
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Clay Pot Reindeer Ornament

Your little ones will have so much fun making this easy and budget friendly Clay Pot Reindeer Ornament for the holidays!
Course Crafts
Keyword clay pot Christmas craft, clay pot craft, clay pot reindeer, reindeer craft, reindeer ornament
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1
Author Lisa O'Driscoll | Fun Money Mom

Equipment

Instructions

  • Remove any labels from the clay pot and paint the rim with kelly green paint. Let dry, then apply a second coat if needed.
  • Paint the top section of the pot with dark brown paint. Like before, let dry and apply a second coat if needed.
    Base of clay pot painted brown
  • Use the glue gun to attach the googly eyes and red pom pom nose to the reindeer's face.
  • Next, dip the new pencil eraser into the bright yellow acrylic craft paint and use it to make polka dots around the rim. Set aside to dry.
    Clay pot reindeer with wiggly eyes and red nose
  • Dip another pencil eraser into pink acrylic paint to add polka dot cheeks. Let dry.
  • Bend the chenille stems into antler shapes and insert them into the hole at the top of the clay pot. Use hot glue to secure them on the inside of the pot.
  • Cut a 12" piece of natural jute twine and tie it in a loop with a knot. Attach it to the top of the clay pot reindeer with hot glue. Then cut two ear shapes from brown felt. Fold in half, then glue one to the top right and the other to the top left of the reindeer.
  • Take a black marker and draw small plus signs in the yellow polka dots to turn each one into a jingle bell.
    Making bells with a black marker
  • Now your cute little reindeer ornament is ready for the tree!

Notes

Hot Glue Alternative: If you're doing this with younger kids, you can substitute liquid craft glue instead. It just takes a little longer for your craft to dry using liquid glue. 
Don't have twine? You can use a piece of string or yarn to hang your ornament instead.
Make your craft on white paper plates for easier cleanup. Instead of having to clean your work surface, now you can just toss it in the trash!