Christmas is the perfect time of year to decorate your home with DIY Christmas reindeer decor! Sure Santa is common, snowmen are wonderful, and Christmas trees will always have their place, but Christmas reindeer are so cute, festive and fun!
When you go to plan out our Christmas decorations this year get ready to make room for your DIY Christmas reindeer decorations that will give you memories to last all season long and for many years to come!
While Santa leads a team of eight tiny reindeer, we are teaming up with over 25 DIY reindeer to lead our Christmas decoration aspirations!
On Dasher, on Dancer, on reindeer of all names and sizes and colors and styles! Oh Christmas reindeer, won’t you come lead the way to the best DIY Christmas reindeer decor ever!?! Let’s go!
27 DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Ideas That Will Make You Cheer
Ready for some totally fun DIY Christmas reindeer decor fun?! Let’s jump in! Full antlers ahead!
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DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Glitter Reindeer Art
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Artsy Fartsy Mama
Okay, this is so super duper cute, right?!
The crafter at Artsy Fartsy Mama has come up with something gorgeous that can be used for Christmas or any time of year!
Also, you can choose any color of reindeer you want just by choosing the color of glitter that most appeals to you! Hello, green and red glitter for Christmas reindeer decor!
Key Project Tool: Wood Panel (And once you start with decorating one wood panel you might make a bunch as gifts for others!)
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DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Wood Reindeer
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Her Tool Belt
If you’re looking to have a DIY Christmas reindeer pull your sled tonight, head on over to the detailed DIY tutorial on Her Tool Belt! How cute would this reindeer be as decor indoors or outdoors?!
Key Project Tool: Wood Glue (Gluing wood can be so convenient sometimes!)
#3
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Rudolph Reindeer Wreath
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Petticoat Junktion
How truly crafty is this little reindeer cutie?! The crafter at Petticoat Junktion has made the most of odds and ends found in her home and has used her DIY skills to make a unique Christmas reindeer wreath!
Key Project Tool: Glitter (Sparkly reindeer noses make any wreath magically better!)
#4
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Reindeer Specimen Art
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Average But Inspired
How can you not love this DIY Christmas reindeer decor?!
The crafter at Average But Inspired has me hooked on this reindeer decor idea that is way cuter than what you can buy in stores!
Key Project Tool: Silhouette Machine (The handy-dandy cutter that can make any crafter’s DIY dreams come true!)
#5
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Spray Painted Reindeer
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by A Wonderful Thought
This DIY Christmas reindeer decor idea from A Wonderful Thought is so exciting! Who knew your new Christmas decor was just a spray paint away!
Key Project Tool: Pillow Covers (How fun would it be to make a bunch of pillows and give them out as Christmas gifts this year?!)
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DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Felt Reindeer
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Lia Griffith
If you have some kids who would love to play with your reindeer decor as well as look at it, then this might be the DIY Christmas reindeer decor tutorial for you! Check out Lia Griffith’s fabulous tutorial for all the reindeer felt details!
Key Project Tool: Felt (Seriously, how fun is felt?!)
#7
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Painted Reindeer Art
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Jessica Demaio
This DIY craft project from Jessica Demaio is so delightful!
White is a classic color for Christmas and makes people think of snow and fun and all the joy of the season! Sure red and green can be just as easily used too, but gosh I love the color white for Christmas!
Key Project Tool: Reindeer Stencil (If you have some wood fence hanging around not being used you should seriously put it to use by making a reindeer decor art piece!)
#8
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Stitched Reindeer
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Crafts Beautiful
Wowza, there are so many options when it comes to DIYing your very own Christmas reindeer! Crafts Beautiful knows how to make a non-sewer feel like a legit DIY crafts expert!
Key Project Tool: Cute fabric! (If you know someone who has unused fabric just kinda lying around, maybe you both could make a day of making some reindeer decorations together!)
#9
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Reindeer Wreath
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Little Bits of Home
This DIY craft project at Little Bits of Home would be so fun to do as a family or as a couple! Doesn’t sparkly anything make you instantly feel more cheerful?!
Key Project Tool: White Spray Paint (Once you start spray painting you may never want to stop!)
#10
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Reindeer Planter
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Remodelando la Casa
If you would love a DIY Christmas decor piece that can sit outside, look no further than this awesome tutorial at Remodelando la Casa! This is just beautiful!
And if you put a reindeer on just one side you can turn the planter to an empty side to use the planter all year long! I love the idea of a planter that can be used all year while hiding a little secret Christmas reindeer that only shows its face during the holidays!
Key Project Tool: Jig Saw (I was surprised at how inexpensive this was! Using this officially makes anyone a DIYer in my book!)
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DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Outdoor Reindeer
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by HGTV.com
Okay, this is so fresh and charming, right?!
Trot on over to HGTV.com to take your reindeer making skills outdoors for all the neighborhood to enjoy!
Key Project Tool: Exterior Screws (If you can make this maybe you’ll be tempted to make an entire Christmas scene for your lawn!)
#12
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Reindeer Pillow
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Our Southern Home
If you are wanting some DIY Christmas reindeer decor that looks like you are all about individual style, check out this fantastic idea from Our Southern Home!
Key Project Tool: Heat N Bond (Don’t stop your imagination at the couch! Make some DIY Christmas reindeer pillows for the bedrooms too!)
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DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Glitter Reindeer
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Inspiration For Moms
Hooray for all things sparkly, shiny, and reindeer! If you are wanting a special reindeer decor piece that will catch anyone’s eye and make them immediately feel the Christmas spirit, go check out this project from Inspiration For Moms!
Key Project Tool: Canvas (Just think about all the fun you could have decorating a canvas with glitter!)
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#14
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Reindeer Doormat
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Chatfield Court
I adore this DIY Christmas reindeer project! How warm and inviting to greet everyone who comes to your door with DIY reindeer decor that says, “Hi there, we are all about holiday cheer here!”
Hurry over to this fabulous DIY reindeer decor craft idea at Chatfield Court!
Key Project Tool: Coir Doormat (At this price make a couple and gift one to a neighbor! How neighborly would that be?!)
#15
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Reindeer Vases
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Sew Can Do
I am so into this idea! Can you just see it now – all the endless possibles with this DIY idea?! How cute would a set of red and green and gold vases, all with reindeer, be?! Sew Can Do has the how-to ready for you!
Key Project Tool: Clear Glass Vases (Oh, you can gift these to friends, family, neighbors, and teachers too!)
#16
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Reindeer Sign
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Liz Marie Blog
Sometimes pictures need words.
Don’t you just love this DIY reindeer sign?! Kids will have so much fun reading off the names of the reindeer too! Fly on over to Liz Marie Blog and have yourself a merry old time making this one-of-a-kind DIY reindeer decoration.
Key Project Tool: Silhouette Cameo (These silhouette machines seem to be the DIY-maker’s BFF!)
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DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Reindeer Wreath
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Ada’s Interior Design
Just dash on over to check out Ada’s Interior Design tutorial for this super fun DIY Christmas reindeer wreath! Every person who steps on your doorstep will greet you with a smile with this cute reindeer looking right at them!
Key Project Tool: Reindeer Antlers (Seriously, how great to make a super adorable reindeer wreath for so cheap!)
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DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Reindeer Wall Art
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Apartment Therapy
If you are into simple and modern, then this DIY Christmas reindeer decor craft project from Apartment Therapy is going to be the next thing on your DIY to-do list!
Key Project Tool: 100 lb Cardstock Paper (I bet you could totally decorate your entire house with this stuff!)
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DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Reindeer Pillow
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Celebrate Creativity
How sweet and quaint is this DIY Christmas reindeer decor pillow?! Over at Celebrate Creativity, you’ll find out how easy this pillow is, and you’ll probably be making lots of them!
Key Project Tool: Embroidery Machine (This magical machine is like having your own Christmas Elf who makes your Christmas reindeer decorations for you!)
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DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Reindeer String Art
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Clean & Scentsible
Check this out! I bet nobody on your block or even in your town will have this reindeer decoration! This DIY Christmas reindeer decor idea from Clean & Scentsible is incredibly special!
Key Project Tool: Embroidery Thread (Remember the beauty of DIY is you can make things however YOU want so if you want a red, green or gold reindeer all you have to do is choose the color of thread you love the most!)
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#21
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Reindeer Sock
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Craft Passion
Calling all cuteness! This DIY Christmas reindeer decor idea is soft, cuddly, and will look adorable on any chair, couch or shelf. Head over to Craft Passion to get all the details on this little reindeer sweetie.
Key Project Tool: Sock (If you happen to have some unmatched sock singles hanging around, maybe those unclaimed socks are meant for this DIY reindeer idea!)
#22
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Glitter Reindeer
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by A Night Owl Blog
What’s that I see… is that a bright, shiny reindeer gazing at me?!
A Night Owl Blog has created such a festive DIY reindeer decor idea here that everyone will be grinning from ear to ear with the thought of this sparkly reindeer hanging on the wall!
Key Project Tool: Decoupage (If you decoupage you DIY for sure!)
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#23
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Reindeer Coat Hooks
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Just a Girl
Just a Girl has surely turned up the Christmas fun a few notches here! I bet Santa and the elves would go crazy over these DIY reindeer coat hooks that look so great even without any coats (or Santa hats!)!
Key Project Tool: Reindeer Hooks (The things you could make with these hooks! You could surprise everyone on our gift list with DIY coat racks this year!)
#24
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Reindeer Art
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by The Ugly Duckling House
Hooray, we have a reindeer decoration idea that will go in any room and match any decor! The Ugly Duckling House makes this DIY reindeer decor idea super easy for crafters of all skill levels!
Key Project Tool: Wood Finish Contact Paper (Psst… Did you know if you’re a blogger who takes pictures you can also use this contact paper for amazingly cheap, but lux looking backgrounds?! Oh yeah, this is a special tip used by many bloggers especially food bloggers! And another tip for you… if you want your photos and your Pinterest pins to look as awesome as can be, you for sure wanna jump on the PicMonkey train! Seriously, I LOVE me some PicMonkey! I use it for all my blogging needs that require visual appeal.)
#25
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Wooden Reindeer
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Taryn Whiteaker
Oh little wooden reindeer, you are so cute I may want to have you on display all year long! Scoot on over to Taryn Whiteaker for the full details on how to make these fantastic DIY Christmas reindeer decor pieces your own!
Key Project Tool: Sandpaper (If you start dreaming for a second, you can come up with ways to make wooden cuties for every holiday all year! I can see these DIY Christmas reindeer decor easily becoming DIY pumpkin decor or Easter bunnies or Easter eggs!)
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DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Reindeer Art
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by Hymns & Verses
Over at Hymns & Verses, you’ll find the most fun buffalo-check-fabric-tutorial ever! This is such a wonderful DIY Christmas reindeer decor idea that all your friends will beg you for one!
Key Project Tool: Buffalo Check Fabric (This buffalo check might serve as your inspiration for all the rest of your holiday decor ideas!)
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DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor: Reindeer Fun
DIY Christmas Reindeer Decor Project by A Piece Of Rainbow
Thanks to A Piece Of Rainbow we can have some humor mixed in with our DIY Christmas reindeer decor this year! Seriously, Christmas decorations don’t have to be serious; after all, this is the season of joy!
Key Project Tool: Hot Glue Gun (At this price and small size, a hot glue gun would make the best stocking stuffer for the DIY-wanna-be who hasn’t yet invested in their crafting dreams!)
Reindeer are so amazing, and so Christmas!
If you are hoping to make your Christmas extra special this year, start by making your very own Christmas decorations that will fill your home with sights and memories to last for many Christmases to come! That is part of the wonder of DIY – you get the object plus the memory while making the object which can never be bought with store purchased goods!
Whether you are a seasoned crafter or a newbie about to get your first glue gun, jump right into your DIY holiday making and start with some DIY Christmas reindeer decor ideas!
Happy DIY Christmas reindeer decor decorating!
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Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas! 🙂