Appropriate age group(s):
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School
Middle School

Estimated time to make this decoration:
30 minutes

Materials:
3 Wooden Clothespins
Brown, Red, White, Black, and Green Paint
Paint Brush
String
Craft Glue

Instructions:
1. Paint all the clothespins brown.
2. Pick two of the clothespins and paint the prong edges black to represent hoofs. Let paint dry.
3. Glue the two clothespins together, this will end up being the deer body and 4 legs.
4. Take the third clothespin, turn it upside down and paint a face on the handle of the clothespin.
5. Once the paint is dry, glue the clothespin face to the handle of the clothespin body.
Your ornament should now look like a reindeer.
6. Tie a thin string around the reindeer neck and tie a knot, then tie the ends of the string together in a tight knot.

Other comments or suggestions to consider:
This is a great craft for kids of all ages....and parents too!
We make these and tie them onto presents! It's an inexpensive add-on that is fun to make!