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Miniature Reindeer

Miniature Reindeer
An eco-friendly Festivus doo-dad that can be used as a decorative ornament or a simple gift, sure to be appreciated by both the giver and recipient!
 
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Step 1Gather your materials

- a branch/twig approximately the diameter of your thumb/index finger
- a means to cut thru the branch
- a drill and a narrow drill bit
- white glue
- 1" of wire (if interested in hanging as an ornament)

This Instructable used an oak branch but any type of branch will work.
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13 comments
Jan 3, 2009. 9:02 PMemmaw says:
As usual your stuff is great - basic and nice looking!
Jan 1, 2009. 5:09 PM4606aberdeen says:
Excellent decorations for a centerpiece!
Dec 29, 2008. 8:21 PMkolowinter says:
Great craft for any age Pre-K through Seniors!
Dec 29, 2008. 12:32 PMldobbels says:
Beautiful, great for us from the ecofriendly NW
Dec 29, 2008. 12:02 PMjimatboulder says:
a beautiful original idea
Dec 22, 2008. 6:44 AMccbarrett says:
Very cute and so ecological!
Dec 27, 2008. 5:25 PMcpuguru55555 says:
if its so ecological, why didn't he enter it in the party like it's 1929 contest
Dec 26, 2008. 7:58 PMMeier says:
This project would also make a great gift for a Girl Scout troop to give to Meals on Wheels recipients. Thanks for sharing.
Dec 26, 2008. 3:03 PMjimatboulder says:
this is a nice job
Dec 23, 2008. 11:43 PMgrandpajoe says:
Great idea..If you take a good hand wood drill with several sizes of bits, when you go camping, it is amazing to see how creative kids can get.
Dec 23, 2008. 8:55 PMalexk6606 says:
haha, I made one of these except alot bigger. Good work though!
Dec 23, 2008. 5:03 PMLinuxH4x0r says:
Nice job, I'll be making a few of my own soon!
Dec 21, 2008. 11:17 AMChrysN says:
It's so cute, nicely done!

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