12 Christmas Handprint Crafts to Make with Your Kids
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The Christmas season is all about creating special memories, and one of the best ways to capture those beautiful moments with your kids is with these Christmas handprint crafts. These fun and simple projects not only keep your little ones entertained but also result in great gifts and Christmas keepsakes that can be cherished for years to come. Whether you’re looking for handprint Christmas crafts to send as holiday cards or unique ornaments to hang on the tree, these fun projects will add a personal touch to your holiday decor. They also make great crafts for kindergartners and preschoolers!
In this list, we’ve gathered 12 perfect craft ideas that kids of all ages will love. From handprint reindeer ornaments to salt dough handprint ornaments, these activities are a great way to get into the Christmas spirit while creating lasting traditions to return to each year. We always do a variation of handprint crafts, popsicle crafts, and Christmas tree crafts with my little ones each holiday season and they always have the best time creating their little masterpiece. So, get ready to spread joy with these creative, fun crafts during the most magical time of year!
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Handprint Christmas Card by The Best Ideas for Kids
This handprint Christmas card is one of the best ideas for making holiday cards with a personal touch. Using green paint or green paper, kids can transform their little hands into a handprint tree, creating a great addition to your holiday craft collection.
It’s a fun way to share good news and connect with family members while updating them on how much everyone’s grown since last year!
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Handprint Memory Christmas Tree Skirt by Homan at Home
Capture your child’s growth year after year with a handprint memory Christmas tree skirt. Using white paint or any color paint of your child’s choosing, have your child add their handprint to the tree skirt.
This skirt becomes a Christmas keepsake you’ll bring out each Christmas season that’s packed with special memories. It’s a perfect way to store handprints that commemorate how little everyone used to be.
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Reindeer Handprint Ornament Christmas Craft by A Little Pinch of Perfect
Create a handprint reindeer ornament featuring the classic red nose and your child’s little hands. This cute Christmas craft is an easy project that will bring extra cheer to your tree.
Add some black paint for the antlers and a red-nosed reindeer will come to life, making it the perfect gift for grandparents or other family members.
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Handprint Christmas Tree Craft by Mommy Made That
This handprint Christmas tree is a fun craft that uses colored craft paper to turn your child’s handprints into a festive tree. Decorate the handprint tree with yellow stars, paper circles, or pom poms for an extra pop of color.
It’s one of the best ways to create a piece of Christmas handprint art that’ll brighten up any room. I love doing this particular craft with little ones for school projects because parents love seeing their children’s handprints turned into colorful art during the holiday season.
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Angel Handprint Christmas Craft by Simple Everyday Mom
For a mess-free option, try this handprint angel Christmas card. It’s a fun way to incorporate your child’s handprints into a craft without making a mess.
Two cutout handprints form the wings of the serene Christmas angel on this printable template that will become a special piece of art or a special gift to cherish forever.
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Handprint Gnome Christmas Ornament Craft by Our Kid Things
These handprint gnomes make the cutest little Christmas ornaments. They are super easy to make, and the handprint beards are an adorably fun craft idea for kids.
Plus this activity is so simple, that even younger kids will enjoy taking the reigns and creating their little handprint gnomes for the Christmas Tree!
Need more craft ideas??
Try these easy Christmas Popsicle Stick Crafts for Toddlers & Preschoolers!
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Paper Plate Handprint Christmas Wreath by Arty Crafty Kids
If you’re going to make a paper plate wreath, why not make one with your child’s handprint shapes? This wreath is decorated with handprints and as much or little of other holiday accents you choose to include.
It’s another easy project that adds a homemade touch to your Christmas decor.
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Snowman Handprint Template by Homeschool of 1
Who knew Christmas handprints could turn into a snowman? With this printable template, your child can personalize their own frosty snowman. It’s a fun way to celebrate the holidays while incorporating a cheerful snowman.
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Elf Handprint Craft by Mombrite
Let your child have a hand in making some festive cards and crafts (literally) by making a festive elf with this handprint Christmas craft. Your child’s handprint creates the elf’s pointy ears, making it a silly, fun craft for kids.
This little elf handprint is perfect to add to your list of Christmas craft activities.
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Handprint Reindeer Craft by Little Ladoo
This handprint reindeer ornament is an easy craft that comes with a printable template to help make things easy and fun. It’s one of the easiest crafts on our list, making it a perfect craft for toddlers and preschoolers.
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Santa Salt Dough Handprint Ornaments by Messy Little Monster
For a special keepsake, try making Santa salt dough handprint ornaments. Follow an easy salt dough recipe to create these lasting mementos of your child’s little hands.
It’s a bit more effort, but the result is a Santa handprint ornament that will hold a special place on your tree for years.
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Handprint Angel Kid-Made Christmas Card by The Soccer Mom Blog
This handprint angel Christmas card is a touching way to share holiday joy. Using your child’s handprint shapes for the angel’s wings, this craft becomes a great way to send heartfelt holiday cards to family and friends.
What better way to celebrate the holidays, than with your little angel’s handprints spreading joy and cheer.
These Christmas handprint crafts are truly the perfect blend of fun, creativity, and heartwarming memories. As your kids grow up, there’s something so special about looking back on how tiny their little hands once were. Whether you’re crafting a simple handprint reindeer ornament or spending a little extra time on a salt dough handprint ornament, these projects are more than just holiday activities — they’re keepsakes that capture a moment in time.
Someone once told me, “you can always find more work, make more money, and do more things, but you can never get back time.” That really stuck. And let’s be honest, seeing those handprint Christmas trees or angel handprint cards on your tree or mantle year after year? It’s just a feeling that can’t be replaced.
So, break out the green paint, gather your holiday craft supplies, and let your kids dive into these fun projects. Make a mess, create some special memories, and enjoy every bit of it, together!
