Christmas Reindeer Foot and Hand Craft for Kids

Reindeer foot and hand craft

I LOVE hand art – it is easy to do with kids & makes such great keepsakes when you are done! This reindeer foot and hand craft is perfect to make in December as you celebrate the holiday season and start reading lots of fun books with reindeers in them! Our reindeer craft is obviously a rudolph craft project because of the bright nose! This Christmas craft for kids is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, grade 1, grade 2, and grade 3 students too.

Look at HOW SMALL my youngest Reindeer is – she was only a month old when we made these – and she was a tiny baby. I treasure that tiny reindeer!! I especially love seeing the three of their art together. We hung these on the kitchen cabinets throughout the whole Christmas season last year. Who knows what will be gracing our cabinets this year?!

Reindeer craft

All you need are a few simple materials to make this super simple december craft for kids:

• construction paper – two shades of brown, white, and black
• brown or red pom pom
• scissors
• glue
• google eyes (optional)
• washable acrylic paint – brown and white (optional)
• paint brush (optional)
• baby wipe – optional, but handy

Reindeer footprint craft

Their are two ways to make this cute reindeer craft project. The first one is the more simple way with just construction paper and pompom. Start by tracing your child’s foot on a piece of brown construction paper.  Cut out with scissors.

Reindeer handprint craft

Now trace both your child’s hands on a piece of tan construction paper. Cut out the hands carefully with scissors.

Rudolph craft

Use glue or tape to affix the hands to the top, back of the construction paper foot.

Christmas Craft for Kids

Now it’s time to make your reindeer face by adding construction paper or google eyes and a red pompom nose. Affix with glue. Isn’t he so cute?!

Hand and feet christmas crafts

The 2nd way to make this adds a little extra character. Start by painting your child’s hands tan by mixing brown and white acryllic paint. Press both painted hands on a piece of white cardstock or white construction paper. Clean hands with a baby wipe and set aside to dry.

Next paint ONE of your child’s feet dark brown and press on a piece of white cardstock. Clean off foot and once again, set aside until the paint is completely dry. You can use a paint brush to fill in any gaps you might have.

December hand art project

Once dry, cut out the painted hand and foot prints.

Reindeer craft for preschoolers

Affix the reindeers hands to the back of the foot. Now add some construction paper or google eyes and a red or brown pom pom nose. Isn’t he so cute. The paint adds an extra layer of interstest and character.

Reindeer craft for preschoolers

No matter which way you choose to make your reindeer, it is such a cute Chrsitmas art project to make in December. Use them to decorate your home, doors, give as a present to grandparents, or tuck them away as a preciou keepsake you will enjoy looking back at for years to come.