Reindeer Light Bulb Ornament Craft

2 min read September 13, 2026 Laura Russell
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Deck your halls with this adorable DIY Reindeer Light Bulb Ornament Craft! Rudolph and his red nose will look adorable on any Christmas tree or hanging on a hook or knob at home. These DIY Rudolph ornaments are very simple to make with just a few simple supplies. They even make a little jingle noise when touched because of the tiny jingle bells hanging from the antlers!

 

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Remove the top of a clear bulb ornament. Pour some brown paint inside the bulb.


Reindeer Light Bulb Ornament Craft step 1
Step
2

Swirl the bulb around so the paint coats the entire inside of the bulb.


Reindeer Light Bulb Ornament Craft step 2
Step
3

Place bulb upside down over a little cup so the excess paint drips out.

Reindeer Light Bulb Ornament Craft step 3
Step
4

Screw the lid back onto the top of the light bulb ornament.


Reindeer Light Bulb Ornament Craft step 4
Step
5

Place a drop of tacky glue onto the back of two googly eyes, and press them onto the bulb to make the reindeer eyes.


Reindeer Light Bulb Ornament Craft step 5
Step
6

Glue a red pom-pom onto the tip of the bulb to make the red nose.

Wrap a brown chenille stem around the base of the ornament top, then twist around in the front.


Reindeer Light Bulb Ornament Craft step 6
Step
7

Cut two small pieces from another chenille stem and twist them around each antler.

Add two small red and green jingle bells to each side.


Reindeer Light Bulb Ornament Craft step 7
Step
8

Wrap some red baker's twine through the hole in the top of the ornament, then cut and tie a knot.


Reindeer Light Bulb Ornament Craft step 8
Step
9

Hang your new reindeer ornament on a Christmas tree or anywhere else to add some Christmas cheer to the room!


Reindeer Light Bulb Ornament Craft step 9

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