3D Reindeer Card DIY

‘Tis the season to be merry. Tra-la-la-la-laaaaaaa. ‘Tis also the season to send GREETING CARDS to loved ones or make thank you cards for Teachers at Christmas. So.. yes, if our Pop Up Christmas Tree Card and the gorgeous Paper Quilled Tree Card were not enough inspiration we have an adorable 3d Reindeer Card DIY – complete with handy printable (yes, I like to be helpful if I can).

It is another wonderful addition to our Pop Up Cards Projects (I hope) – all EASY DIY Pop Up Cards for kids to learn to make and enjoy giving! Paper Crafts really are the best!

3D Reindeer Card DIY – Materials

Card
Brown Paper (though you can use the printable
The printable for your Reindeer Features
Scissors
Glue stick
Stars (optional) for decorating

Learn how to assemble the Paper Reindeer Ornament here.

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How to make a 3D Reindeer Card DIY

Personally, I think this is a REALLY easy Card DIY.. and the video shows how quick and straightforward this 3d Reindeer Card for Kids really is to make.. but I have added written instruction down below too if you find that easier!

Paper Reindeer Head, Tails and Legs

Print out your Reindeer features.
Decide whether your Reindeer will look left or right. You only need to cut out ONE head, one tail one pair of legs.

Make your Paper Reindeer “Bauble” Body

Cut 9-10 brown circles (you can use our template for size or use the ready to print brown circles)
Fold the circles in half.
Add glue to one half of the circle and lay a second circle on top.
Continue until all half circles a stuck together.

We are now ready to assemble your card.

Final Assembly of your Reindeer Pop Up Card

Make sure you have NOT closed the paper bauble “in on itself”.
Position the paper bauble in the centre of the card and glue the bottom half of it down (not the top, as you still want to slide “bits” in)
Now you can add glue to your Reindeer head and slide it under the bauble on the right.
Repeat the same ofr the tail. IF you have glued the whole bauble down already – don’t worry, just glue it on top of the last piece of paper, it will still look nice!
Finally postion your reindeers’s legs and also glue them in place.
If wanted, added a little stars to your sky.