What kid doesn’t love the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? Well now they can make their own version of this iconic holiday character with this glowing Rudolph craft for kids!
This craft is fun and easy to make and makes a great decoration when it’s complete. When you place an electric candle inside it even glows, just like Rudolph in the story!
Read on for instructions on how to make this cute Rudolph craft for kids.
Glowing Rudolph Craft for Kids
Materials
- Tissue paper (red, brown, white)
- Construction paper (black)
- Brown pipe cleaner
- Mod Podge
- Brush
- Plastic cup
- Electric tea light
Instructions
Start out by cutting out brown tissue paper in 2×2 squares.
Also cut out a circle of red tissue paper for the nose, two small circles of black construction paper for the center of the eyes, and two slightly larger pieces of white tissue paper for the outer part of the eyes.
Glue the black circles onto the white circle to make the eyes.
Decide where you want to place the eyes and nose and cover the inside of the cup with Mod Podge in that place.
Carefully stick the eyes and nose where you want them on the inside of the cup. Remember that the eyes and nose should be upright when the cup is upside down.
Continue to coat the bottom and sides of the cup with Mod Podge. Place pieces of brown tissue paper on the inside of the cup so that the overlap slightly with no gaps. Use the brush to grab the tissue paper and push it into place.
Work your way up the cup, first coating with Mod Podge and then adding the tissue paper. You can cover right over the top of the eyes and nose.
When you reach the top of the cup, choose pieces with a flat edge to make a clean line around the edge of the cup.
Bend your pipe cleaner in half and then make more bends on each side to make it look like reindeer antlers.
Place a generous dot of Mod Podge in the center of the bottom of the cup. Stick the middle of the pipe cleaner antlers to the dot of Mod Podge.
Place a pen or pencil (a thicker, heavier pen works best) over the middle of the pipe cleaner to hold in in place and allow it to dry for a couple of hours.
Once the cup and antlers are dry, place an electric candle (never a real one!) inside.
If you place the candle on it’s side facing forwards it gives the best effect because it shines directly through the nose and makes it look like Rudolph’s nose is really glowing.
Now you’re ready to enjoy your Rudolph craft for kids.
Set it up on a table and windowsill and watch Rudolph glow!
Glowing Rudolph Craft for Kids
This adorable Rudolph craft is easy to make and actually glows when you place an electric light under it!
Materials
- Tissue paper (red, brown, white)
- Construction paper (black)
- Brown pipe cleaner
- Mod Podge
- Brush
- Plastic cup
- Electric tea light
Instructions
- Cut out brown tissue paper in 2x2 squares.
- Cut out a circle of red tissue paper for the nose, two small circles of black construction paper for the center of the eyes, and two slightly larger pieces of white tissue paper for the outer part of the eyes.
- Glue the black circles onto the white circle to make the eyes.
- Decide where you want the eyes and nose, over the inside of the cup on the spot with a layer of Mod Podge. Stick the eyes and nose to the inside of the cup.
- Continue to coat the bottom and sides of the cup with Mod Podge. Place pieces of brown tissue paper on the inside of the cup so that the overlap slightly with no gaps.
- Work your way up the cup, first coating with Mod Podge and then adding the tissue paper. Cover right over the top of the eyes and nose.
- Bend your pipe cleaner in half and then make more bends on each side to make it look like reindeer antlers.
- Place a generous dot of Mod Podge in the center of the bottom of the cup. Stick the middle of the pipe cleaner antlers to the dot of Mod Podge. Place a pen or pencil (a thicker, heavier pen works best) over the middle of the pipe cleaner to hold in in place and allow it to dry for a couple of hours.
- Place an electric candle (never a real one!) inside set up on it's side pointing towards the red nose. Enjoy your glowing Rudolph!
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Related Books to Read
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer– After making their Rudolph craft, children will enjoy reading the original story of Rudolph in this charming classic.
Olive, the Other Reindeer– Olive, the Other Reindeer is a whimsical and heartwarming children’s book that follows the lovable dog, Olive, who misinterprets a line from a Christmas song and believes she’s meant to be a reindeer. With its playful narrative and colorful illustrations, this charming story teaches children about embracing their uniqueness and the power of self-belief.
The Littlest Reindeer– This heartwarming children’s book tells the tale of a tiny reindeer named Dot who dreams of pulling Santa’s sleigh. With its endearing storyline and charming illustrations, the book celebrates the power of determination and the belief that even the smallest individuals can make a big difference.
