Make your own adorable pom pom reindeer Christmas garland with this easy tutorial. You can make a whole herd of these adorable pom-poms and decorate the entire house for the holidays in no time at all. If you love adding a holiday garland to the mantle, this is a fun DIY version that is totally unique and includes a beloved Christmas character.

Pom Pom Reindeer Christmas Garland

Get ready for the holidays with this pom pom reindeer Christmas garland! This simple garland is a fun way to add some cheer and festivity to your home. It’s perfect for any holiday party or gathering, and it will make you feel like you’re in a Christmas wonderland.

This craft is perfect for kids, but adults will love it too. It’s an easy way to get into the holiday spirit without spending a lot of money or having to go out and buy decorations that you don't love. Plus, it’s so much fun making them!

If you love this, then you are sure to love this simple burlap reindeer garland or even this cute little mini clothespin Christmas tree garland! Both are lovely and so easy to make to go on your mantle, wall, or doorway.

Can I Use Ready-Made Pom Poms Instead?

Making homemade pom poms are so easy. Because you are making them yourself, you can make the pom poms in any size and in any color. If you do not want to make your own pom pom, you can easily buy them premade. They are sold in most stores with a craft area. You will have to deal with what colors you can find and the size that they are.

What is the Best Item to Use for the Garland Base?

Garland can be made with almost anything. You can use rope, twine, or even ribbon. Raffia also works well and has a bit more of a rustic look to it when finished. Of course, you can always go with the yarn or fishing line that you have on hand already for a matching or clear look that works on any surface.

You can even attach these pom poms to a string of lights. You would want to make sure that the pom poms are not touching or near any of the lights. It is also important to never leave the lights on unattended, for safety's sake. However, I am sure that these reindeer would look great on a string of red lights.

What Can I Use to Make the Reindeer Noses?

I am using a piece of red crafting foam for the nose on my reindeer. Anything red can be used for the nose, and you could even just add a brown nose if you weren't making them Rudolph, but just general reindeer.

I love the idea of using a red or brown pom pom, bead, felt, construction paper, or even a bit of ribbon tied into a ball. You could even use sequins or anything that is small and red that can be glued to the pom pom.

Where Can I Hang This?

This pom pom Christmas reindeer garland can be hung almost anywhere. You want to make sure that you hang this inside because it is not safe for inclement weather. Other than that, your decorative style is the limit. Hang the garland along the mantle. You can hang it in doorways or archways. The garland can also be hung just from one end of the room to the other.

You can even use these cute reindeer pom poms for other things too. They would look great on gifts with the gift tag and name, or they can be added to a headband or hair tie as a fun holiday fashion accessory! There is no end to the ideas you can use to make this a part of your holiday routine and decor this year!

Supplies Needed

How to Make a Pom Pom Reindeer Garland

Make your own pom poms by wrapping the brown yarn around the palm of your hand 50 to 75 times.

Cut the end of the yarn with extra length, then slide it underneath the bundle on one side of your hand and around to tie in the center.

Pull the yarn bundle off of your hand and secure the tie in the center.

Once the ball of yarn has been tied in the center, you can trim through the edges to create the pom pom and trim around to make it rounder.

Repeat this process for 6 to 10 pom poms depending upon how long you want to make your garland.

Tie the pom poms every 4" to 6" on a long piece of twine the length of what you plan to hang it on.

On brown foam paper, draw an antler shape then cut it out. Trace it onto the paper and make 2 for every pom pom then cut them out.

On red paper or felt, draw a small circle, then cut it out and use it to trace and create one for each pom pom.

Attach 2 antlers to the back top of each pom pom.

Then glue on a red nose and two googly eyes on each of the pom poms.

Hang on the mantle or doorway!

More Easy Christmas Decorations

If you want even more inspiration for your Christmas decor, below are some of my personal favorite creations from the last few years. Add them to your decor, create to gift to others, or even sell at local craft events. Make sure to bookmark the ideas, print out the tutorials, or even pin them to your holiday Pinterest boards!

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Cute DIY Pom Pom Reindeer Christmas Garland

An adorable DIY pom pom reindeer Christmas garland is the ultimate way to add something cute and whimsical to your holiday mantle this year!

Active Time 30 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Estimated Cost $0

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Instructions

Make your own pom poms by wrapping the brown yarn around the palm of your hand 50 to 75 times.
Cut the end of the yarn with extra length, then slide it underneath the bundle on one side of your hand and around to tie in the center.
Pull the yarn bundle off of your hand and secure the tie in the center.
Once the ball of yarn has been tied in the center, you can trim through the edges to create the pom pom and trim around to make it rounder.
Repeat this process for 6 to 10 pom poms depending upon how long you want to make your garland.
Tie the pom poms every 4" to 6" on a long piece of twine the length of what you plan to hang it on.
On brown foam paper, draw an antler shape then cut it out. Trace it onto the paper and make 2 for every pom pom then cut them out.
On red paper or felt, draw a small circle, then cut it out and use it to trace and create one for each pom pom.
Attach 2 antlers to the back top of each pom pom.
Then glue on a red nose and two googly eyes on each of the pom poms.
Hang on the mantle or doorway!