How to Make Reindeer Earrings

Christmas has arrived once again, and that means it is time to kick it up a few notches and roll out some holiday style. You don't have to show off your Christmas spirit by dressing in reds and greens, or even by sporting a sweatshirt with an original Christmas tree, candy cane or snowman painted on it. Instead, why not combine your sense of style with your creative ingenuity and make your own Christmas earrings?

Christmas jewelry is a hot seller during the month of December, but who says you have to shell out cash to buy jewelry you can make at home? Not only will you save money, but you can be sure your final product will truly be an original. Christmas earrings are quick and easy to make, and are sure to inspire you. Although there are a variety of earrings you can make, everything from Christmas trees to snowflakes, this guide will provide you with information on how to make reindeer earrings.

Make a Reindeer Out of Binder Clips

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This video demonstrates how to make reindeer crafts out of binder clips. You can use small or medium sized black binder clips, but make sure at least one of the clips is white, as this will be the tail for the reindeer. Although these reindeer figures will not make for a good pair of earrings, they will help you start thinking creatively, and hopefully come up with some original ideas of your own, as well as some additional variations upon the reindeer earrings discussed on this page.

Step 1: What You Will Need

2 sheets of thick, brown felt (1 dark and 1 medium shade or 1 medium and 1 light shade)
1 reindeer stencil pattern (find one that is only a reindeer face, and includes antlers
1 black permanent marker
Scissors
2 sets of stick on google eyes
Craft glue
2 flat prong earring backings
Brown and gold glitter glue
Tiny red or brown pompon (if brown, make sure it is a different shade than the felt)

Step 2: Make the Reindeer Earrings

Use the black marker to trace the same two reindeer profiles onto the dark or medium brown felt.
Cut the two reindeer faces out. Set one aside.
Use the craft glue to attach two of the eyes onto one of the reindeer faces.
Attach one tiny red or brown pompon to the reindeer's nose.
Use the glitter glue to decorate the reindeer antlers and outline the face, as desired.
Glue a pronged earring backing onto the top back of the felt and let dry.
Repeat with the other reindeer face.

Step 3: Reindeer Earring Variations

For a firmer felt reindeer earring, purchase some brown or gold foam board and cut a small piece to glue onto the back of the reindeer head. Glue the earring back onto the foam board. This will make the back more secured, but also give depth and firmness to the earring.
Add embellishments to the reindeer earring, including tiny ribbons and bells, if desired.