35 Easy Christmas Handprint Crafts for Kids
I love using little hands to make Christmas keepsake art. It’s just such a great way to create special memories with your kids, as well as making great gifts to give to family members. If you’re ready to get crafty this holiday season, then try any of these 30 Christmas Handprint Crafts to get started.
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If you’re trying to get ready for this holiday season, and want some festive play ideas to try with your kids, then take a look at all of our Christmas activities for kids. Or you can invest in the Christmas Activity Pack, which is filled with educational printables for young kids.
Christmas Lights Handprint Craft
This is by far my most popular way to make art using your child’s handprint. You can use it with your class to decorate your wall, or use it at home with your kids.
I love the idea of making one handprint for each year as they grow older. Then you can put them together to see how much they’ve grown over the years.
Handprint Christmas Lights Bunting (Free Printable Template)
Santa Handprint Crafts
Use your child’s hand to make Santa Claus. This is a wonderful holiday craft thats you can do with kids of all ages.
Handprint Santa Craft (Free Printable Template)
Handprint Santa and Chimney Craft
Reindeer Handprint Crafts
If you’re a fan of rudolph the red nose reindeer, then you’ll love these reindeer themed hand print craft ideas. Or you can take a look at these other Reindeer craft ideas for kids for some inspiration.
Reindeer with Handprint Antlers
Handprint Popsicle Stick Reindeers
Snowman Handprint Crafts
The Christmas season isn’t complete without some snowmen. Even though I don’t live anywhere near the snow, I still enjoy making a snowman or two during this time of the year. I particularly love the salt dough handprint ornaments, because you can save them and put them on the tree year after year.
Handprint Snowman Craft (Free Printable Template)
Christmas Tree Handprint Crafts
Make a handprint tree with your kids. The good news is that you can make single trees to send home as a Christmas gift, or you can make giant trees that include handprints from an entire class full of kids. This simple craft is so versatile and fun to make.
You may also want to check out these other Christmas tree crafts that are easy enough to do with young children.
Handprint Christmas Tree Craft (Free Printable)
Giant Handprint Christmas Tree
Angel Handprint Crafts
These are a great idea if you want to make a little angel of your own. Using the handprints to make the angels wings is one of my favorite Christmas handprint art ideas.
Handprint Angel Craft (Free Printable)
Handprint Angel Popsicle Stick Craft
Doily and Handprint Angel Craft
Wreath Handprint Crafts
Use a collection of handprints to make your own Christmas wreath. You can use paint or colored paper in this easy craft idea.
Handprint Christmas Wreath Craft
Paper Handprint Christmas Wreath and Poem
Handprint Ornaments
Use your little one’s hand to make a variety of ornaments. All you need is an easy salt dough recipe and some time to make these special gifts.
Baking Soda Clay Handprint Ornament
Other Christmas Handprints to try
Finally, here are some other cute handprint crafts to try this December. They’re perfect if you’re looking for a way to get those little fingers busy.
Merry Christmas Handprint Craft
Christmas Gnomes Handprint Craft
Handprint Charlie Brown Christmas Tree
Are you going to try any of these handprint Christmas crafts with your kids? Don’t forget to pin the idea for later.
