Pasta Reindeer Holiday Ornament
Engaging young kids in festive crafts is a great way to teach them about the festival while helping them develop creativity and self-expression. And, as a big bonus, keeping them away from the screen in today's tech world.
Supplies
Penne Pasta
Brown Pipe Cleaner
Wiggle Eyes
Pom Pom
Twine / Ribbon
Brown Paint
Paintbrush
Glue
INSTRUCTIONS:
1 Paint five pieces of penne pasta brown and let them dry.
2 Glue them together making the shape of reindeer's face as shown below.
3 Cut three pieces of pipe cleaner (two small and one big). Twist the small ones on the big piece making the shape of the reindeer's antlers as shown below.
4 Glue wiggle eyes and pom-pom for the nose.
5 Attach antlers to the face by inserting them in the pasta at both the ends. You can apply a little glue to hold them tight if needed.
6 Tie a thread/ribbon through the pasta to hang the ornament.
