Free Printable: Cardboard Reindeer Template

Free printable cardboard reindeer template with a cover page showing the finished reindeer head and a page of head pieces to trace, under a red banner reading Cardboard Reindeer Template

Make your own cardboard reindeer head this Christmas with our free printable template. All you need are a few flattened shipping boxes, some glue and a red pom pom for the nose. It’s an easy, low-cost project to make with the kids, and it looks charming hung on a door, above a mantel or on a fresh evergreen wreath.

Download the Free Reindeer Template (PDF)

What’s Included

  • Cover page: a list of supplies and seven easy steps.
  • Head (A): cut 2.
  • Antler (B): cut 1.
  • Spacer (C) and tines (D): cut 1 spacer and 6 tines.

You Will Need

  • 2 or 3 flattened cardboard boxes
  • Pencil, scissors and a craft knife
  • Strong glue or a glue gun
  • Red paper or a large red pom pom
  • Picture hanging strips, plus a wreath (optional)

Printing Tips

The template prints on standard letter-size paper in landscape. For a larger reindeer, have it enlarged to 150 to 200% at a copy shop, then trace the pieces onto your cardboard. Cut each slot about as wide as your cardboard is thick so the pieces fit snugly.

Looking for more holiday inspiration? See all of our Scandinavian Christmas decorating ideas, where this reindeer is idea #10. You can also browse all of our free printables.

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