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Home DIY & Crafts Crafts 30 Easy Christmas Handprint Crafts for Kids

30 Easy Christmas Handprint Crafts for Kids

By: Britni Vigil
12/20/2022Updated: 12/20/2022
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These fun Christmas handprint crafts make great gifts and keepsakes to look at for years to come! Whether you choose a handprint tree or a handprint Rudolph, these fun crafts are a perfect way to use a child’s handprint in some way other than just making a mess!

collage of christmas handprint crafts

I love using kids’ handprints to make keepsakes and crafts (and so does my Facebook page apparently!) because they’re hands are just so little right now and they won’t always be that way!

Plus, as a mom, I love to look back at the hand and footprint crafts my boys have made in the past and just ooh and ahh at how cute they are!

These Christmas handprint art ideas also make great gifts and great Christmas activities to do during that super long winter break, especially this year where we have an entire week before Christmas, a week after Christmas, and then another week after that!

It’s kind of crazy but if you plan out enough fun activities with the kids, you can make it a memorable time instead of a miserable one. I recommend doing some of these handprint crafts along with other things like these Christmas color by number pages and this Christmas scavenger hunt!

I went through and found what I personally thought were the cutest Christmas handprint ideas (fingerprint crafts and footprint crafts too) so that you don’t have to search everywhere to find ideas!

Just click on the links in the list below, and it’ll take you right to the craft ideas where you can find supply lists, instructions, and more!

Salt Dough Ornaments

Homemade salt dough ornaments are a simple and fun way to keep your child’s handprint for years to come. With easy-to-follow instructions and several great ideas for decorating, you’ll find the perfect handprint ornament for your tree on this list.

Olaf footprint ornament
Olaf Ornament
This easy craft would make a special gift for any Disney lover this year. The kids will love getting to recreate one of their favorite characters and seeing them every year hang on the tree. You could make these then play some of these Frozen games to keep the theme going!
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handprint baking soda dough ornament
Glitter Handprint Ornament
Make this simple baking soda clay handprint keepsake at home with things you have on hand. Easy to turn into an ornament or use as a holiday coaster, these are a great way to keep your cute little one's handprints forever. My boys made these and they're still one of my favorite DIY ornament ideas ever!
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salt dough ornament with nativity painted handprint
Nativity Ornament
This is one of my favorite salt dough handprint ornaments. Easy way to introduce the Christmas story to kids as they paint their own nativity.
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salt dough snowman keepsake
Snowman Keepsake
Kids will love being involved in making their own handprint snowman ornaments. Get them fully involved by letting them help make the dough and paint the snowmen on their own. Great craft option for older kids.
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Homemade Cards

Send a Christmas card to remember this year with these cute handmade cards that people will love. You’ll find easy ideas that will leave a lasting impact on whoever you choose to send them to in the list below. Complete with a bit of everything from the grinch to Christmas lights.

green handprint card with pop-up heart
Grinch Card
Another cute Grinch craft is this grinch handprint card. My favorite part is the growing heart in the middle of the hands, super cute. This a super cute card to give your family members this holiday season. It'd be fun to make these then enjoy these yummy Grinch brownies as a treat after!
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angel card with wings made from handprints
Angel Card
Grab some white paint and paper to create these cute little angel cards. People will love getting these cute angel cards this Christmas season.
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Handprint santa with cotton ball beard
Red Nose Cards
Find several free printables for Christmas handprint cards that your kids will love as much as your family will love getting them. Printed on white cardstock with predesigned decoration these are a great option for fun Christmas crafts.
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handprint christmas tree
Christmas Tree Card
Looking for an easy holiday craft, this handprint Christmas tree is a great option. Grab some paint and let the kids have fun decorating their handprints with finger ornaments. A great activity that could easily be turned into a card or framed and hung on the wall as decoration. 
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christmas lightbulb fingerprint craft
Fingerprint Lights
I love this cute holiday light craft that uses little fingerprints as the light bulbs. Make multiple and write "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays" over the prints to use them for Christmas cards this holiday season.
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Christmas Keepsake

Christmas is all about building memories with the people you love. These keepsakes are a great way chance to build lasting memories with little ones as you create something you can use each holiday season. You’ll find ideas from ornaments to canvases to plates, something for everyone!

Family handprint tree on large plate
Christmas Tree Plate
This is a great craft if you are looking for a family handprint Christmas tree. Great idea to put it on a Christmas plate that you can use every year and can see how much everyone has grown throughout the years.
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Red hand print on white ornament
Baby’s First Ornament
Keep your child's handprint forever with this cute Christmas ornament. One of the best ideas because it is super easy to do, making it great for babies or young toddlers.
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Handprint reindeer ornament with red nose
Reindeer Ornament
Have fun making this red-nosed reindeer ornament. A perfect keepsake to hang on the tree for years to come as your little one gets bigger.
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handprint gnomes with painted hats on canvas
Gnome Canvas Art
Another great craft that could easily work for the whole family. Stamp the younger kid's handprints and then let an older sibling paint the little gnomes and decorations. These would make great handmade gifts.
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Santa and reindeer handprint on plaque
Santa Plaque
Ho ho ho! Make special memories that you can keep forever as you create this cute Santa Claus and reindeer craft. This Christmas handprint plaque would be a cute gift idea for a grandparent.
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cut out footprint penguins with hats and scarves
Footprint Penguin Art
Looking to make a craft that the whole family can be involved in? Grab some feet and make this footprint penguin canvas keepsake. Let everyone decorate their own penguin to match their personality and put it on display every year. 
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Paper Handprint Christmas Crafts

Easy to make with materials often found at home, these cute handprint crafts are a great way to send the cold holiday season. Kids will love seeing their art on display throughout the house.

handprint christmas wreath
Christmas Wreath
Grab your construction paper, scissors, and glue to recreate this cute handprint Christmas wreath. Although it does require a fair amount of cutting the end results are worth it! Plus the kids will love getting to place their hands however they want on the wreath to make it their own.
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Print out angels with gold handprint wings
Handprint Angel
Easy to do and interactive for the kids these cute little angles are a great craft for kids of all ages. Simply print out the angle and let the kids be creative coloring it in and adding their handprint angel wings.
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Green cut out handprints taped in shape of tree
Handprint Christmas Trees
This clever handprint craft makes for a great decoration for this holiday season. Grab some green paper and bring on the Christmas spirit as you create these cute handprint Christmas trees.
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silhouette handprint angel on colorfully painted paper
Silhouette Handprint Art
Enjoy this holiday craft as little kids get creative with paint and water to create unique backgrounds for their silhouette handprint designs. This post gives you several ideas of different designs you can cut out to go over your silhouette painting.
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Green grinch characters made from handprint cutouts
Handprint Grinch
Grinch is a classic holiday movie that is great for the whole family. Kids will love getting to recreate their favorite character with this grinch handprint craft. You could even turn it into a card for a family member or make an ornament version. 
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reindeer with handprint antlers
Little Reindeer Handprint
This handprint reindeer craft is easy to make with little mess. Print out the image and stamp your kiddo's handprints for the antlers. Great craft for a younger kid with little hands that aren't quite ready to do things on their own yet. 
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JOY poster with handprinted christmas tree
Joy Handprint
This cute Christmas craft would be perfect to make in a classroom setting. These free printables make it easy to do while still letting the kids be involved and personalize their craft.
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candy art project with handprint wrapper
Christmas Candy Handprint
You'll find a collection of easy Christmas crafts here, but my personal favorite is the candy handprint craft. This unique idea lets kids decorate their own candy while using their handprints for the wrapper. Looks great and they will love making their own candy!
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handprint elves with fingerprint light bulbs
Handprint Elves
Make cute little elves with this simple handprint craft. Topped off with pom poms for the hat and googly eyes, these silly elves are sure to be a favorite this year.
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candy cane with handprint stripes
Handprint Candy Cane
Enjoy making these easy sweet treats with your kids this Christmas! String them all together and make a cute candy cane banner for the house, kids will love it!
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handprint polar bear on icebergs
Polar Bear Handprint
Kids will enjoy making their own winter polar bears! This is a cute way to let kids take the lead and be creative. They can cut their own icebergs and add as many snowflake stickers as they want to make their polar bear home.
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Christmas Footprint Art

Let’s wrap this list up with a few of the best footprint art ideas, perfect for kids who don’t like to get their hands messy. You’ll find versatile ideas that can be used on any material so you can make it your own. Who knew little footprints could get any cuter?

variety of handprint ornaments
Footprint Ornaments
A collection of easy ornaments that would be great for a first Christmas craft! With just a little paint and your choice of cardstock, these are easy to make and will look cute for years.
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Elf on the shelf with footprint body
Elf of the Shelf Footprint
This footprint elf is super cute, perfect for any elf on the shelf-loving family! Help the kids make them then let them get creative hiding them throughout the house or in the tree as ornaments. They will have so much fun making their own mischievous little elves.
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footprint sleight with fingerprinted reindeer
Santa’s Sleigh
Bring Christmas to life with this cute Santa sleigh handprint craft. Using both fingers and toes it'll be a fun, messy way to bring in some holiday magic this season.
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footprint reindeer with red nose
Red-Nosed Reindeer Footprint
This reindeer footprint is easy to make and requires very few materials. Put it on a card paper and send them to all the grandparents for a perfect gift they will want to hang on their fridge. A cute and fun way to get the kid involved in gift-giving this year!
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FAQs

What can you turn a handprint into?

Turn a handprint into all sorts of different Christmas craft ideas from a Christmas tree keepsake plate to a glittery handprint ornament! There are a ton of different handprint crafts you can make then keep forever!

How do you make handprint Christmas ornaments?

You can make Christmas handprint ornaments in so many different ways including this glitter handprint ornament, this nativity ornament, and even this snowman keepsake!

More Christmas Craft Ideas

If you like these Christmas handprint crafts, make sure to check out these other simple Christmas crafts too!

  • Christmas punch game – this cute game is created using plastic cups, a posterboard, and tissue paper! It’s crafty and fun!
  • Reindeer food – let kids make their own reindeer food to leave out for Santa’s reindeer using this fun activity!
  • Christmas activity books – DIY Christmas activity books full of fun ideas for the entire family!
  • DIY advent calendar – this simple advent calendar is a great way to make and fill your own at home!
  • Christmas gift tags – add one of these printable Christmas gift tags to entire homemade craft or gift basket for the ultimate personalized gift!

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