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Materials

  • Colored paper: red, white, brown, black, orange (A4 sheets)
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick or tape
  • Googly eyes (6 pairs)
  • Cotton balls (for Santa’s beard, 3–4 pieces)
  • Buttons or colored circles (3 for the snowman)
  • Small twigs (for reindeer antlers)

Instructions

  • Cut strips of colored paper (1.5 x 8 inches) including red for Santa, white for the snowman, and brown for the reindeer.
  • Create paper chains by looping each strip and securing it with glue or tape.
  • For Santa, glue cotton balls for the beard and a red paper hat topped with a small white pom-pom.
  • For the snowman, add colorful paper or real buttons to the loops and make a small black top hat.
  • For the reindeer, attach twigs for antlers, a red circle nose, and googly eyes.
  • Let the glue dry, then hang your festive paper chain trio as a fun and playful holiday garland!