If you’re searching for a Christmas craft that’s cute, whimsical, and guaranteed to make everyone ask “Where did you get this?”, DIY pom-pom reindeer decorations are the winner. These tiny reindeer look like boutique Scandinavian holiday décor — soft, cozy, minimal, and perfectly imperfect — yet they cost almost nothing to make and take less than 20 minutes. The charm comes from pairing two yarn pom-poms (one larger for the body and a smaller one for the head) and trimming them into a round, plush shape. Add felt cut-out antlers, tiny beads for eyes, and a red bead for the nose, and suddenly you have a little Rudolph that feels alive with personality. They look adorable on mantles, tiered trays, and kid’s rooms, but they also make the cutest ornaments.
How to Make a DIY Pom-Pom
Materials Needed:
- White yarn (chunky works best for fluffy snowmen)
- Scissors
- Cardboard or pom-pom maker
- Felt (for scarf + hat)
- Small beads or safety eyes
- Orange felt or toothpick painted orange (carrot nose)
- Craft glue or hot glue gun
- Optional: small twigs for arms
How to Make a Pom-Pom Snowman
Start by making three pom-poms of different sizes for each snowman: a large one for the base, medium for the torso, and small for the head. Wrap yarn around your pom-pom maker (or cardboard rings) until thick and full — the fuller the wrap, the fluffier the snowman will look. Cut around the edges, tie tightly through the center to secure, and remove the cardboard. Fluff and trim each pom-pom into a round shape. Stack the three pom-poms, gluing them together starting from the base. Cut a thin strip of felt to create a tiny scarf and tie it between the head and torso, letting the ends drape naturally. Glue two small beads for eyes and a tiny orange felt triangle (or a painted toothpick tip) as the carrot nose. If you’d like arms, break a couple of small twigs and insert them gently into the sides of the middle pom-pom with a drop of glue. The moment you add the scarf and nose, the snowman takes on a personality of its own, soft and cozy like winter magic you can hold in your hand. Display the trio on shelves, mantels, or a hot cocoa bar; grouped together, they feel like a tiny winter family and make the whole space feel like a scene from a Christmas movie.
