Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a classic icon related to the Christmas holiday season. When I was growing up I always looked forward to watching it on TV. Matter of fact, it was my favorite with Frosty the Snowman coming in second place. Now that I’m a grandmother, I enjoy watching those holiday TV specials with my grandchildren. It brings back a lot of fun memories!
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These Christmas ornaments are a lot of fun to make! We made 8 of them over the course of the weekend with my grandchildren. You can use mason jar lids or soup can lids with smooth edges. Make sure you wash them in soapy water, rinse and towel dry before painting them.
Rudolph Red-Nosed Reindeer Painted Mason Jar Lids
Metal Mason Jar Lids
Acrylic Craft Paint – Metallic Bronze, White and Red
Paint Brush, Water Dish, Paper Towels
Black Medium-Point Paint Pen
Drill with Drill Bit
Red Metallic Pipe Cleaner
All-Purpose Craft Glue
Clear Acrylic Spray Sealer, Glossy Finish
Clear Fishing Line or Ribbon
Scissors
Use a drill with a drill bit to make a hole at the top of your lid.
Base coat your mason jar lid with 2 coats of acrylic craft paint. You can use regular paint in a brown color or pick up a bottle of bronze metallic paint which is what we used. Allow 30 minutes between the coats of paint. Once dry flip it over and paint the back side with 2 coats of paint. Let dry.
Use white paint to make 2 oval-shaped eyes, red paint to make a circle shaped nose. Let dry. Use a black paint pen to outline the eyes, nose and to make the mouth. Let dry. Take lids outside and spray them with 1-2 coats of clear acrylic spray sealer. Allow to dry for 1-2 hours.
Cut the pipe cleaner into thirds. Make pitchfork shaped antlers like what’s shown in our photo by twisting a small piece of the pipe cleaner around another piece. Use all-purpose craft glue to attach them onto the back. Let dry. Cut an 8″ long piece of clear fishing line (or satin ribbon) and thread it through the top of your ornament, knotting the two ends together to form a hanging loop. That’s it…you’re done!
If you want to check out more Christmas ornaments, you might want to see Polar X Ornaments.
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I like the red metallic pipe cleaners. You have so many cute ideas for crafts for kids for the holidays.
This one is so cute. I like the eyes to the side. I will try and do the same. when we are making them.
You must have a bazillion jar lids. Your tree will be covered with these ornaments.
Oh my goodness, I love the antlers too cute. This is an adorable craft project for the holidays thanks for sharing.