Potato Masher Reindeer Craft

This potato masher reindeer craft is the easiest and cutest craft for preschoolers! Using a potato masher, paint, and a red pom pom, kids can create an adorable reindeer to display This Christmas craft is budget-friendly and easy enough for toddlers and preschoolers to make.

a reindeer face stamped on paper with a potato masher dipped in brown paint

And, if you are looking for more adorable Christmas crafts, try this fingerprint gingerbread man keepsake ornament! It’s the cutest Christmas ornament to hang on your tree every year!

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supplies for the potato masher reindeer craft

What You’ll Need For This Potato Masher Reindeer Craft

  • White or light-colored paper
  • Potato masher (or check the dollar store!) *the shape of the reindeer may change based on if you use a round potato masher or an oval one.
  • Brown paint
  • Red pom-poms
  • Glue
  • Brown marker
  • Black marker
  • Paint tray or paper plate
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How To Make This Potato Masher Reindeer Craft

1. Dip the bottom of a potato masher into brown paint.

a potato masher dipped in brown paint

2. Press the potato masher onto the paper to make 3–4 reindeer faces.

a potato masher dipped in brown paint stamped on a cream paper

3. Allow the paint to dry completely.

4. Draw antlers above each reindeer using a brown marker.

a brown potato masher stamp with antlers drawn on on cream paper

5. Glue a red pom-pom onto each reindeer to make its nose.

a brown potato masher stamp with antlers drawn on and a red pom pom glued on to look like a reindeer

6. Draw two black eyes on each reindeer to finish the faces.

a reindeer face stamped on paper with a potato masher dipped in brown paint with a red pom pom nose and eyes and antlers drawn on

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    Make a fun potato masher reindeer craft with kids! An easy Christmas painting activity using a kitchen tool to create adorable reindeer art.

    • Author: stacie
    • Prep Time: 15 + dry time
    • Total Time: 15 + dry time
    • Category: Christmas, DIY
    • Method: Step-by-Step

    Materials

    • White or light-colored paper
    • Potato masher
    • Brown paint
    • Red pom-poms
    • Glue
    • Brown marker
    • Black marker
    • Paint tray or paper plate

    Instructions

    1. Dip the bottom of a potato masher into brown paint.
    2. Press the potato masher onto the paper to make 3–4 reindeer faces.
    3. Allow the paint to dry completely.
    4. Draw antlers above each reindeer using a brown marker.
    5. Glue a red pom-pom onto each reindeer to make its nose.
    6. Draw two black eyes on each reindeer to finish the faces.

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