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Instructions No. 3538

Instructions No. 3538

Difficulty: Beginner

Working time: 15 Minutes

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Christmas is just around the corner and what could be better than making festive decorations with your own hands? Our cute reindeer made from pine cones not only bring the Christmas spirit into your home, but are also a fantastic craft project for the whole family. In these detailed instructions, I'll show you step by step how to use simple materials to create adorable reindeer that are guaranteed to turn heads.

Step 1: Cut out the ear template and transfer to felt

First, print out the template for the ears and cut them out carefully. Use the sublimate pen to transfer the outlines of the smaller inner ears onto light green felt and the larger ears onto dark brown felt . The sublimate pencil is helpful as its markings will disappear by themselves after a while. Then cut out both pairs of ears with sharp fabric scissors.

Step 2: Shape the antlers from chenille wire

Now it's time to shape the antlers. Cut two 8 cm and two 4 cm long pieces from the chenille wire . Now gently twist a 4 cm piece around the end of an 8 cm piece to create an antler shape. Make sure that the antlers look stable and that the shape is clearly visible.

Step 3: Prepare the hot glue gun

Switch on the hot glue gun and give it a few minutes to allow the glue to melt. Always pay attention to safety when handling the hot glue gun to avoid burns.

Step 4: Assemble the components

Decide how you want the pine cone to hang later - with the pointed or the wide side up. Both are possible! Glue the smaller inner ears in the middle of the larger ears. Then roll up the hat slightly, apply glue to its edge and carefully place it on the pine cone. Attach the antlers and the ears to the left and right of the hat.

Step 5: Design the face of the reindeer

Now give your reindeer a face! Glue the small eyes in the middle of the pine cone and attach the pompom as a nose directly underneath.

Step 6: Design the suspension

To hang up your reindeer, cut a piece of nylon thread and thread it through a needle. Pull the thread through the top of the hat, remove the needle and knot the ends together to create a sturdy hanger. If you like, you can attach a small clip to the antlers to give the reindeer even more charm.

It's time to get creative and decorate your home with these charming reindeer made from pine cones.

Visit our online store and discover a variety of craft items that will inspire you. Let your imagination run wild and design your own christmas decoration!

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