Upcycle Old Puzzle Pieces Into Adorable Reindeer Ornaments
Not sure what to do with that old puzzle that's missing a few pieces? Repurpose it into cute reindeer ornaments for your Christmas tree.
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Materials Needed
- puzzle pieces
- light brown acrylic paint
- dark brown acrylic paint
- paintbrush
- wiggle eyes
- red pom poms
- red ribbon
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- scissors
Step 1: Select and Paint Puzzle Pieces
![Upcycled Puzzle Piece Reindeer Ornament: Paint Puzzle Pieces Upcycled Puzzle Piece Reindeer Ornament](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/11/1/1/Original_Jalynn-Baker_Puzzle-Piece-Ornament-Step-2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1541091203377.jpeg)
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Arrange five puzzle pieces into a reindeer head shape. You’ll need two pieces for the face (preferably two pieces that fit together), one piece for the top of the head and two pieces for the antlers.
Paint the “face” and “head” pieces light brown, and the “antler” pieces dark brown. Apply two coats if needed and let dry.
Step 2: Add Face Details
![Upcycled Puzzle Piece Reindeer Ornament: Add Face Details Upcycled Puzzle Piece Reindeer Ornament](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/11/1/1/Original_Jalynn-Baker_Puzzle-Piece-Ornament-Step-4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1541091204576.jpeg)
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Glue two wiggle eyes and a pom pom nose to the face pieces. Tip: We used a hot glue gun for faster drying times, but young crafters can use school glue.
Step 3: Attach Ribbon
![Upcycled Puzzle Piece Reindeer Ornament: Attach Ribbon Upcycled Puzzle Piece Reindeer Ornament](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/11/1/1/Original_Jalynn-Baker_Puzzle-Piece-Ornament-Step-5.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1541091204837.jpeg)
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Cut a length of ribbon, about 12 inches. Glue the ends of the ribbon to the head piece to make a loop. Glue the face pieces to the head piece to hide the ends of the ribbon.
Step 4: Add Antlers
![Upcycled Puzzle Piece Reindeer Ornament: Add Antlers Upcycled Puzzle Piece Reindeer Ornament](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/11/1/1/Original_Jalynn-Baker_Puzzle-Piece-Ornament-Step-6.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1541091204940.jpeg)
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Glue the two antler pieces to either side of the head piece. Once it's dry, it's ready to hang from the tree!
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More Upcycled Ornament Ideas:
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