This fun kids craft is perfect for Christmas. Not only will you have a beautiful piece to hang on your wall, but you’ll also have a collection of adorable handprint poems from your children. Get messy with them this holiday season and create something truly special.
Looking for a fun Christmas craft to do with your kids? Why not try making handprint holiday poems! This is a great way to get messy and create something adorable that you can enjoy for years to come.
Get a HEAD START on those CHRISTMAS GIFTS by checking out today’s Handprint Holiday Poems tutorial post!!!
It’s the perfect excuse to get messy with the kids AND make an adorable crafty handprint reindeer or handprint Christmas tree piece for family members {and yourself} to enjoy for years to come.
In this post, I’ve included TWO FREE gender-neutral printable templates, so all you need to do is print the files, grab some paint and have your children add their handprint to complete the holiday themed craft. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!
So what are you waiting for? Go and grab the freebie files below & get to work on creating these awesome Handprint Holiday Pieces 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 keepsakes 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!
RELATED CHRISTMAS CRAFT TUTORIALS ON GLUED TO MY CRAFTS: Paper Flying Reindeer and Reindeer Envelope Puppet
Craft Supplies:
- Free Christmas Template Printables
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Washable Craft Paint {Brown & Green}
- Large, Foam Paint Brushes
- Small Paper Plate
- Baby Wipes
- optional materials – embellishments like glitter, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
- First grab either the TREE or REINDEER file. Print each one out, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock.
- Grab your craft paint and squirt it on the paper plate.
- Paint your child’s hand completely brown or green and press it in the center of the printable.
- Now grab some embellishments and give it either the look of a reindeer {antlers and red nose} or a Christmas tree {rhinestones for ornaments}
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as having children sign the bottom.
- Then display/gift proudly!
PAIR YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE HANDPRINT POEM CRAFT WITH —> Handprint Snowman Poem Keepsake
If you are looking for even MORE handprint craft ideas, from Glued To My Crafts, be sure to check out these fun blog posts listed below {several of which can be easily turned into gifts!}
And if you do decide to make any of our craft projects {like today’s handprint holiday poem tutorial} please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts, so we can see our inspiration come to life!
Christmas Keepsake Ideas
Handprint Button Tree Canvas
Handprint Flowerpot On Paper
Handprint I’m A Sucker For You
Handprint Charlie Brown Christmas Tree
Handprint Joy Keepsake
Handprint Valentine Poem
Handprint Mother’s Day Poem
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