Nothing captures the holiday spirit outdoors quite like a pair of Christmas reindeer gracing your lawn, ready for that magical night. Whether it’s Rudolph, Comet, or the entire crew, these festive figures will bring joy and smiles to everyone passing by.

Creating your own reindeer Christmas decorations is easier than you think! You can craft charming holiday displays with the right pattern, step-by-step instructions, and a love for all things Christmas. We found some fantastic DIY tutorials, including a wooden reindeer for the lawn, a glowing outdoor reindeer, and even a whimsical reindeer mailbox.

Why not start your own festive herd or craft a single adorable reindeer to spread holiday cheer throughout the neighborhood? Let the Christmas magic begin!

DIY Reindeer Christmas Decorations

Wooden Reindeer You Can Make

Our first Christmas reindeer is from ‘Her Tool Belt’, and this one is an easy woodworking project. She supplies the reindeer pattern from one 8-inch wide board for you. She used a band saw, but you can also use a jig saw or a scroll saw to cut out the pieces. She has many tips and tricks, including making the feet flat so your reindeer can stand on its own. She just stained hers, but you could also follow that with an exterior sealer. Or, use paint instead!

This wooden reindeer is made of plywood and has free downloadable PDF patterns for each piece. You will need a jigsaw and a lot of sandpaper for this one. We love how majestic he looks with his full rack of antlers! Check out the full tutorial at ‘Instructables,’ and see photos of him natural, painted white, and even with lights on!

Bower Power’ made this little cutie from one ten-inch wide board for $10! She originally made it for indoors, but you can seal it with an exterior sealer for use on the porch or in the yard. While you check this out, take a peek at her gorgeous mantel tricks!

Dave Lowe’ can be seen on the Hallmark channel, and his DIY sawhorse wooden reindeer plans make for a super easy build! Besides the sawhorse, you will need a jigsaw, drill, plywood, sandpaper, and a few other supplies to make this. These reindeer Christmas decorations make a big impact for just a little cash!

Wooden Log Reindeer DIY

Check out these ideas if you love a natural, more rustic Christmas reindeer!

Looking for a creative holiday craft? Learn how to make charming Christmas reindeer logs with this easy DIY tutorial from Kaleidoscope Living. This project transforms simple logs into adorable reindeer decorations that add rustic holiday charm to your home or yard.

The step-by-step guide covers everything from selecting the right logs to assembling the reindeer with minimal tools. Personalize your creations with paint, ribbons, or festive accessories. Whether you’re crafting for yourself or as thoughtful handmade gifts, these reindeer logs are a fun and festive addition to your holiday decor.

Get the full tutorial here: How to Make Christmas Reindeer Logs and start your holiday crafting today!

Popular Mechanics’ used an old Christmas tree to create these super cute (and easy!) log reindeer, but you could use an old tree you cut down from the yard. Also, consider going to a local tree lot or farm and ask them if they have any “reject” trees they might let you have. You just need a saw and drill for this project—lots of step-by-step directions.

Rudolph is pretty adorable, right? This log reindeer has so much character! All the directions are over at ‘Steve Freeman’. Ignore his assertion that he hates Christmas… Making something this amazing to make his wife happy is the very meaning of Christmas!

Outdoor Lighted Reindeer Christmas Decorations

This outdoor lighted reindeer from ‘Brooklyn Limestone’ is a little genius. They cut the deer silhouette out of plywood, then used a stake exterior flood light and a red bulb to create the lighted nose. They don’t have a pattern for the deer, but if you read the comments, they give lots of tips on how to draw your own.

Have you always wanted to see Christmas reindeer fly? Well, now you can do it for less than $20! ‘Just Measuring Up’ made their flying reindeer decorations with sleighs from cheap plywood and string lights. You need a jigsaw and drill for this project. There are tons of great tricks on how to cut the shapes out, how to space the holes for the lights evenly, and how to hang your finished flying outdoor lighted reindeer and sleigh!

If you like these ideas, check out our post on outdoor Christmas lights for more options you can buy online!

More DIY Reindeer Decorations

If you want something a little smaller for the porch, we have you covered…

This reindeer Christmas decoration by ‘The Navage Patch’ is perfect for a porch… What a welcoming sign, right? This project is a little time-consuming but easy; it is made from plywood, a wood frame, and LED fairy lights. And look how gorgeous this stunning stag looks! There are many step-by-step photos, and they also have plans for similar signs with Christmas trees! If you use this outdoors, ensure the lights you choose are rated for exterior use.

Want just a touch of “reindeer” to tuck into the porch? ‘Re-Fabbed’ made this fun little guy from wood scraps and a glue gun. If you are going to use this outdoors, make sure to give it a good spray with an exterior sealant. Simple Christmas outdoor reindeer for a super quick project you don’t need power tools for.

The most adorable reindeer Christmas decoration has arrived! This charming reindeer mailbox from HGTV is crafted using sisal rope, a glue gun, and a few simple craft supplies. It’s guaranteed to bring joy to everyone who passes by your home—and your postal worker will appreciate the festive touch, too! Add this unique DIY to your holiday decor and spread extra cheer with every letter delivered.

Get ready to craft! Pull out your jigsaw or glue gun and create your own reindeer Christmas decorations for the yard or porch. If you prefer ready-made outdoor reindeer decorations, check out Wayfair and Amazon for some festive options.

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Start crafting and decorating to make this holiday season your most magical yet!


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