No-Sew Sock Reindeer
By: Deanna Hershberger from playdoughandpopsicles.com
No-Sew Sock Reindeer
"Using an old sock filled with rice and embellishments a festive friend can be made. Display on a mantel or under the Christmas tree. "
Estimated CostUnder $10
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Primary TechniqueFlorals/Wreaths
HolidayChristmas
Materials List
- Tall Men's White Sock
- 3 Cups of Dry Rice
- Brown Paint
- Sponge Paint
- Hot Glue & Glue Gun
- Felt: Red, Light Brown, Dark Brown
- Embellishments: Ribbon, Jingle Bells,
- Pipe Cleaner
- Twine (Hemp Cord)
- Scissors
Easy for kids, fun for adults.
Instructions
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Fill sock with 3 cups of dry rice.
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Tie off at top.
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Cut sock about 1 inch above tie line.
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Paint sock brown.
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Cut pieces out of felt: eyes, antlers, nose
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Cut strips of pipe cleaner to fit on back side of antlers (this ensures antlers will stand up versus falling over)
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Glue pipe cleaner on back of antlers.
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Glue pieces onto reindeer head.
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Glue or tie on embellishments.
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Display on mantel or under Christmas tree.