Footprint Christmas Tree on Car Keepsake Idea
You are going to LOVE this simple keepsake idea!!! I absolutely LOVE those vintage car decor pieces with Christmas trees on them. Takes me back in time a bit. So that’s exactly what inspired this post!
So get a HEAD START on those Christmas themed crafts by checking out today’s Footprint Christmas Tree on Car – Free Keepsake Printable post!!!
It’s the perfect excuse to get messy with the kids AND make an adorable crafty piece for family members {and yourself} to enjoy for years to come.
In this post, I’ve included a gender-neutral printable template, so all you need to do is print the file, grab some green paint and have your children add their footprint to complete the Christmas themed craft. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!
So what are you waiting for? Download the file below and get to work on creating a one-of-a kind Footprint Christmas Tree piece today. Then place finished pieces in a beautiful frame or in a scrapbook to enjoy for years to come. Whatever you do with it – I hope you enjoy making it with your child!
Happy crafting my dear friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your Christmas inspired paper keepsake on our Facebook page to admire. You have no idea how much it makes my heart skip a beat, when I see the inspiration come to life in your home!
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Christmas Keepsake Craft Supplies:
* Free Christmas Car Template Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
* White Cardstock Paper {affiliate link on Amazon}
* Color Printer
* Washable Green Craft Paint {affiliate link on Amazon}
* Large Foam Paint Brush
* Small Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
* Markers {black and brown being important}
optional materials – embellishments like glitter, paper scraps, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
* First grab the Footprint Christmas Tree printable.
* Print it out, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock. You only need ONE print per keepsake craft.
* Now grab your green craft paint and paper plate.
* Squirt some on a paper plate and pick one of your child’s feet {any foot will do!}
* Paint the bottom of your child’s foot completely green.
* Working fast, press the painted foot on top of the car, in the printable. You want the print to look like it’s floating on top of the car.
* Now lift up their foot and quickly remove excess paint from their foot with a few baby wipes & a quick trip to the tub.
* After cleaning off their foot, it’s time to embellish it! Go ahead and grab your various embellishments to give the green “footprint” on the paper, the look of a Christmas tree tied to the top of a car. I did ours with Sharpie markers and small rhinestones.
* When done decorating, have children sign the bottom somewhere so you can remember who and when it was made.
* Then display/gift away proudly!
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Footprint Christmas Tree on Car - Keepsake Idea For Kids To Make
Supplies:
- Free Christmas Car Template Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
- White Cardstock Paper {affiliate link on Amazon}
- Color Printer
- Washable Green Craft Paint {affiliate link on Amazon}
- Large Foam Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- Baby Wipes
- Markers {black and brown being important}
- optional materials - embellishments like glitter, paper scraps, rhinestones etc.
Instructions:
- First grab the Footprint Christmas Tree printable.
- Print it out, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock. You only need ONE print per keepsake craft.
- Now grab your green craft paint and paper plate.
- Squirt some on a paper plate and pick one of your child's feet {any foot will do!}
- Paint the bottom of your child's foot completely green.
- Working fast, press the painted foot on top of the car, in the printable. You want the print to look like it's floating on top of the car.
- Now lift up their foot and quickly remove excess paint from their foot with a few baby wipes & a quick trip to the tub.
- After cleaning off their foot, it's time to embellish it! Go ahead and grab your various embellishments to give the green "footprint" on the paper, the look of a Christmas tree tied to the top of a car. I did ours with Sharpie markers and small rhinestones.
- When done decorating, have children sign the bottom somewhere so you can remember who and when it was made.
- Then display/gift away proudly!
If you are looking for even MORE winter themed kid craft ideas, from Glued To My Crafts, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.
And “if” you decide to make today’s craft idea, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life! #gluedtomycrafts
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Stacey Gibbon says
Thank you Tia for the kind words. You seriously made my day so much better. I appreciate you so much and I’m glad you love our website 🙂
Have a great holiday weekend. Take care -Stacey
Tia Thomas says
This is my favorite craft website. I use it constantly for crafts to do with little ones in my class.
I am so thankful for all the awesome cute printables.
Stacey says
Thank you so much for the kind words Britta!!! I’m so glad to hear this 🙂 I hope you have a great Thanksgiving and upcoming holiday season! Many blessings to you!!! – Stacey
Britta says
Dear Stacey,
thank you so much for sharing.
Me and my preschooler made this craft for my hubby, because he will traveiling a lot during chrismas season so he will have at least some kind of christmas decorations in his hotel.
My son LOVED making the foot print and getting glitter everywhere.
Thank you again, we had a great time making it!