Easy Handmade Felt Reindeer Ornament

1 min read September 13, 2026 Shauna Krantz
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Make these easy, hand sewn felt ornaments this holiday season to add some Christmas cheer to your tree. This is a great beginning sewing project for kids age 6 and older. Using a basic sewing stitch called the whip stitch, you’ll have this adorable reindeer “whipped” up in no time!

Project Time
50 to 60 min
Difficulty
Experienced
Step
1

Print out the reindeer template. Cut out two white reindeer shapes. Using the beginner whip stitch, begin stitching the two layers of the white felt reindeer pieces together.

Easy Handmade Felt Reindeer Ornament step 1
Step
2

About 3/4 of the way through, fill your reindeer ornament with filling. Poly fill stuffing is available at most craft stores.

Easy Handmade Felt Reindeer Ornament step 2
Step
3

Finish stitching the reindeer closed. Using red felt, cut out a heart shape for the reindeer’s nose. Hot glue or stitch on the red heart nose.

Easy Handmade Felt Reindeer Ornament step 3
Step
4

Using brown thread and a needle, stitch a few lines to make the “w” shaped mouth. Repeat for the eyes making a “u” shape. 

Easy Handmade Felt Reindeer Ornament step 4
Step
5

Cut a piece of ribbon to attach for the handle. Fold ribbon and hot glue together. Hot glue to the back of your reindeer ornament.

Easy Handmade Felt Reindeer Ornament step 5 part 1
Easy Handmade Felt Reindeer Ornament step 5 part 2

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