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Subway Art and Reindeer Names

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Published November 25, 2013 by Jennifer. 30 Comments.
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Have you ever been able to remember all of the Reindeer Names for Christmas? I must admit, a little grudgingly, that I could not remember them all when I started this project. I had to look them up!

When I did my search, I found a little bit of interesting information. Did you know that they are based on a poem from 1823 called “A Visit From St. Nicholas”? It’s commonly called The Night Before Christmas. Another interesting fact is that Donner and Blitzen were originally called Donder and Blixem. It wasn’t until the popular Christmas song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” that Rudolph was added to the list. It’s true!

To help myself remember a ALL of the Reindeer Names, I decided to do a fun little project, as well as create a gift for my youngest daughter’s 2 year old class at school. I made them a little Subway Art sign and listed out all of the names.

Reindeer Names

Supplies Needed for this project:

  • DecoArt in Ice Blue (Dazzling Metallics)
  • Americana Crystal Gloss Enamels Glitter in Red
  • White primer
  • vinyl cutting machine
  • weeding tool for vinyl
  • transfer paper for vinyl
  • 12″ x 24″ board

Step 1:  Make sure that you prime your board before doing this project. I just used my plain white primer, but you can use which ever color you would like for your board. I did two coats.

Step 2:  Once your board is dry, create you project in your computer. I have a Silhouette machine so I used my software and created the names of the reindeer.

Silhouette Software

Step 3:  After your vinyl is cut, take your weeding tool and remove the letters out of the vinyl sheet.

Remove Vinyl Letters

Step 4:  Cover your remaining vinyl with transfer paper.

Cover with Transfer Paper

Step 5:  Transfer your vinyl over to your board.

Transfer Vinyl to Board

Step 6:  Paint your letters in your chosen colors. I used Ice Blue for the reindeer and Red for Rudolph. (When painting with a metallic or glittery paint, DAB your paint on. If you brush it on you will get streaks.)

DecoArt Supplies

 

Paint Over Your Vinyl

Step 7:  Once you have everything painted, start picking up your vinyl with your weeding tool. It’s easier when the paint is wet than when the paint is dry. (Pulling it up when the paint is dry can also pull up some of your paint.)

Step 8:  Once you have your vinyl pulled, cover any little mishaps up with your remaining paint and allow to dry.

Subway Art & Reindeer Names

Subway Art and Reindeer Names Tutorial at PinkWhen.com

If you are like me, you probably have a certain song stuck in your heard right now….about the reindeer….I will spare you a video of me singing.

Want to find a few more projects to get you ready for the Holidays? A few of my blogging friends and myself are sharing our projects again today, and you can also enter to win a holiday gift bundle next week from Easy Canvas Prints! Make sure to come back here next Monday for your chance to win.

Don’t forget to stop in and check out these other great posts:

Best Big Holiday Bows from Therese at Fresh Idea Studio:

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A Drop Cloth tree Skirt from Kimber at The Pinning Mama:

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And….holiday screensavers from Kim and Chloe at PopCosmo:

Holiday Computer Background _ Popcosmo

 

Linking up Subway Art and Reindeer Names at these fun parties!

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November 25, 2013 · 30 Comments

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  1. The Dose of Reality says

    November 25, 2013 at 07:02

    This is SO cute. It looks like something I’d see at a cute shop and pay $45 for gladly. ADORABLE!! It’s stuff like this that makes me wish I was actually crafty. I’m pinning this right now. Love it!! –Lisa

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    • Jennifer says

      November 25, 2013 at 08:46

      Thanks Lisa, I have seen these everywhere (not these exactly) and just can’t imagine paying for them when I can just spend 30 minutes making it.

      Reply
  2. Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio says

    November 25, 2013 at 09:52

    I’m so in love with your reindeer names Subway Art Jennifer! What a cute idea! REALLY want a Silhouette from Santa! fingers and toes crossed
    cheers

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    • Jennifer says

      November 25, 2013 at 10:28

      Awe, thanks so much Therese! As far as the Silhouette goes…if you don’t win the giveaway here, come back on Thanksgiving day for an EPIC promotion they are doing for Black Friday! It is going to be AWESOME!

      Reply
  3. Susan says

    November 25, 2013 at 12:02

    Jen, thank you so much for sharing your lovely work! Unfortunately, you got one of the reindeer names wrong. It’s Donder, not Donner. This mistake is frequently made. Here’s a link to a copy of the poem on the Poetry Foundation website.
    http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/171924
    Again, your work is lovely, and it was kind of you to share. As a retired librarian, I felt compelled to point out the correct name. 😉

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    • Jennifer says

      November 25, 2013 at 13:15

      It actually changed over time, and Blitzen is actually BLIXEM. I have both Donder and Blixen in the post above with how it changed and the poems they came from. I just went with the common names for now and did the common Donner and Blitzen. Thanks for the refresher 🙂

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  4. Michelle says

    November 25, 2013 at 13:10

    Cute!! That Silhouette is looking to be one hot item!

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    • Jennifer says

      November 25, 2013 at 13:16

      Haha! It is a HOT Commodity for sure!

      Reply
  5. Tamara says

    November 25, 2013 at 13:23

    I am so impressed with this. And no, I can never remember their names. Next, can you do the seven dwarves because I can only ever remember six at a time? That pesky seventh! Whoever he is.

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    • Jennifer says

      November 25, 2013 at 13:33

      Ha! It’s probably Smiley…but that could be a new sign for sure!

      Reply
  6. Kimber @ The Pinning Mama says

    November 25, 2013 at 13:25

    I love this! So cute the way you put it all together! I might need one too!

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    • Jennifer says

      November 25, 2013 at 13:33

      Thanks Kimber 🙂

      Reply
  7. popcosmo says

    November 25, 2013 at 14:24

    I bet her class loved this list! (And I can imagine the teacher thinks you are amazing with all your craft products and that Silhouette machine!!)

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    • Jennifer says

      November 25, 2013 at 14:25

      Ha! I am their crafty momma for sure. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Alexis @ Persia Lou says

    November 25, 2013 at 15:47

    This is so cute! Love the idea of listing out the reindeer names!

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    • Jennifer says

      November 25, 2013 at 18:55

      Thanks so much, I love how it turned out. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Kristen says

    November 25, 2013 at 21:08

    This is so adorable! Can you believe that I remember the reindeer names by reciting “The Night Before Christmas”? Somehow, the lines where Santa calls out the reindeer names has stuck in my head all these years!

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  10. Caroline says

    November 25, 2013 at 22:27

    This is so cute! I love it!

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  11. Alison says

    November 26, 2013 at 02:31

    That looks incredible, Jen!

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  12. Tracie says

    November 26, 2013 at 10:59

    I love this! And you know the ONLY way I can even remember the reindeer names is to sing the song! 😉

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  13. Cynthia L says

    November 26, 2013 at 11:49

    I love the subway art, but am really glad I stopped by and saw the tree skirt! Thank you for sharing this at the Home for the Holidays link Party. I hope you continue to bring more of your wonderful recipes, the party continues for a month!

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    • Jennifer says

      November 26, 2013 at 12:21

      How awesome! That tree skirt is from Kimber at The Pinning Mama! It’s gorgeous. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Kate says

    November 30, 2013 at 05:30

    Amazing artwork and really put me in the festive mood – singing along about those reindeer now!

    Kate x
    Kate at Home

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  15. amanda fouke says

    October 18, 2014 at 05:49

    Where can I find the vinyl?

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    • Jennifer says

      October 18, 2014 at 16:54

      You can generally find the vinyl at your local craft stores.

      Reply

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