New Year’s Eve often feels like a grown-up holiday, filled with late nights and champagne toasts, but what about the little ones eagerly waiting for the clock to strike midnight? Keeping the kids entertained while counting down the hours can be a challenge, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to start a new family tradition. There is something incredibly special about gathering around the kitchen table with nothing but paint, paper, and imagination to ring in the new year.
This year, skip the complicated supplies and embrace the simple magic of thumbprint art. These crafts capture a moment in time – quite literally leaving a mark – and transform tiny fingerprints into festive and adorable keepsakes. It’s messy enough to be thrilling for them, but easy enough that you won’t spend the first day of the new year scrubbing the floors.
Whether you are hosting a party or having a quiet night in, these thumbprint craft ideas are designed to spark creativity and laughter. From personalized greeting cards to vibrant art pieces worthy of the fridge, we have curated a collection of projects that are perfect for little hands. Let’s dive in and make some colorful memories before the ball drops!
THUMBPRINT TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF
THUMBPRINT SHEEP – EWE BETTER BELIEVE!
FINGERPRINT SPRINKLE JOY IN THE NEW YEAR
CUPCAKE LINER AND FINGERPRINT BUTTERFLY
CUPCAKE LINER AND FINGERPRINT RAIN – A YEAR TO WEATHER ANY STORM
CUPCAKE LINER AND FINGERPRINT SUNSHINE
CUPCAKE LINER AND COOKIE – 2026 IS GOING TO BE SWEET!
THUMBPRINT SPIDERS – JUST DROPPING INTO A NEW YEAR
THUMBPRINT CUPCAKE – HAVE A SWEET NEW YEAR
FINGERPRINT DANDELION – MAKE A WISH FOR THE NEW YEAR
CUPCAKE LINER COOKIE – A NEW YEAR BAKED TO PERFECTION
FINGERPRINT ANTS-Y FOR THE NEW YEAR
FINGERPRINT FLOWER – THIS YEAR I WILL GROW
CUPCAKE LINER SUGAR COOKIE – SPRINKLE FUN IN THE NEW YEAR
PAPER PLATE AND THUMBPRINT GUMBALL MACHINE
CUPCAKE LINER DONUT – HERE’S A HOLE LOT OF HAPPINESS IN THE NEW YEAR
THUMBPRINT OWLS – WHOOO’S REAEDY FOR THE NEW YEAR
THUMBPRINT COTTON CANDY – THIS YEAR IS GOING TO BE SWEET
THUMBPRINT BUNNY – HOPPING INTO A NEW YEAR
FINGERPRINT CATS – THIS YEAR WILL BE PURR-FECT
THUMBPRINT BEARS – THIS YEAR WILL BE BEAR-Y GOOD!
FINGERPRINT CARS – DRIVING A NEW YEAR
THUMBPRINT FISH – SWIMMING INTO A NEW YEAR
THUMBPRINT BIRDS – FLYING INTO A NEW YEAR
FLUTTERING INTO A NEW YEAR – THUMBPRINT BUTTERFLIES
FLOATING INTO A NEW YEAR – THUMBPRINT HOT AIR BALLOON
FLOATING INTO A NEW YEAR – THUMBPRINT BALLOONS
FINGERPRINT CATERPILLAR – CRAWLING INTO A NEW YEAR
THUMBPRINT BEES – BUZZING INTO A NEW YEAR
