Big branching antlers, ears to the sides, and a chunky round nose – with this printable reindeer mask, kids are ready to pull the holiday sleigh. Color it, cut it out, and add elastic. This free reindeer mask template is perfect for a Christmas party, preschool, and holiday crafting.
Why This Reindeer Is So Festive
The big branching antlers are the star of the mask – their rounded tips are easy to cut and safe for little hands. A big round nose in the middle leaves lots of room for coloring or a glued-on pom-pom. Ears to the sides give the reindeer a friendly look. It's a simple holiday mask that even two-year-olds love to decorate.
Branching with rounded tips.
One big shape in the middle.
Friendly and alert.
Part of our Christmas Party set.
✂️ Craft Instructions: Turn the Template into a Mask
🧰 What You Need
- Printer + heavier paper or cardstock (65–110 lb)
- Colored pencils, markers or watercolors
- Scissors (craft knife for the eye holes – adults only)
- Elastic cord (about 12–14 inches)
- Hole punch for the elastic holes
Print the template at actual size (100 %, not “fit to page”) on thick paper.
Color the mask any way you like – the big shapes are perfect for little hands.
Cut along the thick outer line.
An adult cuts out the eye holes with a craft knife or pointed scissors.
Punch holes at the two small circles, thread the elastic through and knot it – done!
⚠️ Safety: eye holes, craft knives and hot glue are grown-up jobs. Don’t run or play rough while wearing a mask that limits your view – and never put elastic around the neck.
📦 Included in These Craft Sets
This mask also comes as part of a bundle – one free PDF with a cover page, craft instructions and every mask in the set:
Play Ideas for Little Reindeer
Pull a cardboard box sleigh full of stuffed animals around the room. Dance to holiday music with jingle bells in your hands. Deliver little wrapped packages to every kid. Then stomp through a pillow forest with big snowy steps.
Fun Facts About Reindeer
Reindeer live in the far north, in places like Scandinavia, Russia, Canada, and Alaska, where they're also called caribou. They're the only deer where females grow antlers too. Their antlers fall off every year and then grow back. Wide hooves work like snowshoes and help them dig for lichen under the snow. In lots of holiday stories, reindeer pull Santa's sleigh.
Color Ideas for Your Reindeer Mask
Classic, festive, or sparkly:
Brown fur with light antlers.
Brown with gold antlers.
White fur with silver antlers.
Green antlers with colorful ornaments.
Great Times for the Reindeer Mask
This cheerful reindeer is ready for:
A festive favorite for school and family.
A fun craft for snowy days at home.
A sweet costume for a class performance.
A cheerful look for chilly celebrations.
Reindeer Facts at a Glance
Festive facts to share:
That's where reindeer live.
Females grow them too.
Antlers grow back.
Wide hooves for snow.
More Masks for Your Christmas Party
Penguin, polar bear, and snow queen masks are ready too – see all our winter masks.
🎭 More masks from this group:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- A Real Craft Template: Face-size mask with eye holes and marks for elastic, a stick or glue tabs.
- Free to Print: Every mask and craft set as a PDF or image, no sign-up required.
- Print-Ready A4: Clean vector lines that print crisp on any home printer.
- Kid-Friendly Designs: Cheerful characters, nothing too scary, no brand logos – perfect for home, preschool and school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this mask suitable for?
The reindeer mask is made for ages 2 to 4. Kids color, and an adult cuts out the mask and eye holes.
Will the mask fit a child’s face?
Yes – printed at actual size (100 %) on A4 or US Letter, the mask is roughly the size of a child’s face. For adults, scale it up to 110–115 % or print on A3/Tabloid.
What paper works best?
We recommend heavier cardstock around 200 gsm (about 110 lb) so the big antlers don't bend.
Is the download free?
Yes, all masks and coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Rentier Maske.