Joy Handprint Craft for Christmas (Free Printable Template)

I always love handprint crafts with a Christmas theme. They’re such a wonderful way to add a personal touch to the end-of-year gift that we give to parents. Get your copy of this free printable template and make your own Joy Handprint Craft with your kids.

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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.

Materials Needed

The Handprint Joy digital files
Printer and paper
Green craft paper
Scissors
Glue

How to Make a Joy Handprint Craft

1. Download and print the template

If you are making this craft project as a personalized Christmas gift to give to parents, then I recommend printing it onto thick card stock. However, if you’re just using it as an easy Christmas craft idea to do with your young children at home, then normal printer paper works fine.

You can find the digital download below. Just head to the bottom of the post and click the large blue button to download today.

2. Trace the handprint onto a sheet of green paper.

Place the children’s little hands on a sheet of green paper and trace around their fingers and palm. Older kids will be able to do this step by themselves, but toddlers will most likely need an adult to help them.

3. Cut out the handprint.

Use a pair of scissors to cut out the handprint.

Using scissors is a great way for little kids to practice their fine motor skills, but once again, toddlers will probably need an adult to do this step for them.

4. Glue the handprint to the printable

Spread glue over the back of the green handprint and stick it to the center of the bauble. Once it’s dry, your child’s handprint craft makes the perfect gift for the holiday season.

While I used paper for this Christmas handprint craft, you can also use green paint instead. Simply apply the paint to your child’s hand with a small paintbrush and press it onto the space in the middle of the page. Once the paint is dried you can give your handprint keepsake to family members as a special gift.

More Christmas Craft Ideas

If you like to get into the spirit of Christmas with some crafty fun, then check out these other Christmas handprint art ideas. Use the free templates to make a Christmas card or a cute craft to hang on your classroom wall.

For more ideas to get into the festive spirit, take a look at all of these Christmas Crafts for Kids.