Reindeer Invite

Make this year's holiday invitations a real showpiece by crafting these oh so easy Reindeer Cards. They're not too messy and super cute!  Make these fun cards with your kids to give as charming invites to your holiday festivities or as a holiday greeting for teachers, grandparents or friends.

Supplies

·  Red, brown, white and black cardstock (8 x 11 inches)

·  Striped and holiday-themed scrapbook paper (complementary color to cardstock)

·  Scallop edge scissors

·  Scissors

·  Double-stick tape

·  2 candy canes

·  1 red gumdrop or pom pom

·  White glue

Directions

1. Fold the red cardstock in half.

2. Fold the striped paper in half to make a card that is about 1/2-inch less in length and width than the red card. Trim along the striped card opening with scallop edge scissors. Slip the striped card onto the red card and attach them together with double-stick tape.

3. Cut out a reindeer head from the brown cardstock. Cut out his eyes from the white cardstock. Cut out his pupils and mouth outline using the black cardstock. Cut out the inside of his ears using holiday-themed scrapbook paper. Assemble the reindeer's features using double-stick tape.

4. Place the reindeer's head on top of the card to figure out where the candy cane antlers will look best. Lay the card on a flat surface and glue the candy canes on to the card. Use double-stick tape to attach the reindeer head on top of the candy canes. Glue the gumdrop or pom pom on the reindeer's nose.

5. Allow glue to dry completely before setting the card upright or mailing it. Deliver this card by hand or mail it in a padded enveloped and write "please hand stamp" on the outside to keep the candy canes from breaking.