Reindeer Gift Bags
These reindeer gift bags are so cute and easy to make! Show your loved ones how much they’re appreciated this Christmas with a homemade gift bag decorated like one of Santa’s reindeer.
You can make this easy DIY gift bag with just a paper lunch bag and a few simple craft supplies. Plus we have a free, printable template for Rudolph’s antlers and ears, making this simple Christmas craft even easier! So gather up some treats to put inside the bag (hint: there’s a ton of fun ideas below!) and let’s create some holiday cheer!
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How to Make Reindeer Gift Bags
Materials:
Equipment:
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Instructions:
Step 1: Find what you need
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Step 2: Fold the bag and draw the face
- Fold down the top 1-1/2 inches of a paper sandwich bag.
- Repeat, folding it over 3 more times. Add paper clips to keep the folds in place.
- Draw short lines in a “V” shape at the top of the bag, using a white paint pen.
- Use black permanent marker to draw eyes on the bag.
Step 3: Add goodies to the bag
- Remove the paperclips and unfold the bag.
- Gather a bunch of tasty treats and add them into the bag.
- Fold the bag back down and add glue tape to the last inside fold.
- Press the fold back down into place.
Step 4: Cut out the ears and antlers
- Print our free reindeer gift bags template (find the link in the materials list above) and cut out the ear and antler shape of your choice.
- Cut 2 antlers and ears from brown cardstock.
Step 5: Attach the ears, antlers, and nose
- Colour the inside part of the ears with white paint pen.
- Add a line of glue tape to the bottom front of the ears.
- Attach them so they stick out the sides of the bag. Bend the center of the ears a bit so they become more 3D.
- Glue the antlers to the top of the bag, on either side of the “V”.
- Finally, attach the pom pom nose with a bit of glue tape or tacky glue.
- Your reindeer gift bag is complete!
Helpful Tips:
- If your reindeer’s nose doesn’t stick long term with the glue tape (our Rudolph’s nose fell off a couple days later!!), you can attach the pom pom with a bit of tacky glue or hot glue.
- Cut the antlers and ears from a craft foam sheet for a more 3D look.
Get our free printable reindeer gift bags template:
The link and photo below will take you to our free, printable reindeer gift bag templates! The PDF file will open in a new window. Then simply print the template on 8.5 x 11 (letter size) printer paper.
>>> Reindeer Gift Bags Template <<<
What can I add into my reindeer gift bags?
There are so many yummy holiday treats you can add into your gift bags! Here are some tasty and holiday inspired ideas:
- Hershey’s hugs and kisses
- Trail mix or mixed nuts
- Candy canes
- Christmas shaped candy, like a chocolate Santa or snowman
- Chocolate bar (add in their favourite!)
- Chocolate covered pretzels
- Homemade cookies (it’s the perfect way to package your cookie exchange goodies!)
- Small bag of caramel corn
But you don’t have to limit yourself to snacks. Here are some fun non-food items that are small enough to fit in these gift bags:
- Keychain
- Socks
- Pen
- Lip balm
- Mini hand sanitizer
- Tealight candle
- Pocket notebook
- Small Christmas ornament
- Hot chocolate packet
- Stickers
What size bag are these templates for? Do I have to use the template?
The templates are made for paper bags are 5 inches wide. The antlers are roughly 3-1/4 inches tall and 1-3/4 inches wide, while the ears are 2 inches tall and 1-1/4 inches wide. If your bag is larger, scale the template up before printing.
And you definitely don’t have to use the template if you don’t want to. Feel free to make your gift bag totally unique by drawing your own antlers and ear shapes!
Do I need a white paint pen to make a reindeer gift bag?
We used a white paint pen to add details to our reindeer gift bags, but there are definitely other options if you don’t have one. Try using a white gel pen, wite-out correction fluid, or even a fine tip brush and acrylic paint.
You can also use a white colored pencil or crayon, though they probably won’t show up quite as well.
These reindeer gift bags are just the cutest way to wrap up your holiday treats! Made with simple paper lunch bags and a little crafting magic, these Christmas gift bags are fun for both kids and adults. They’re such a whimsical and creative way to elevate your gift-giving this season!
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