Are you looking for an easy Christmas craft for kids? Then look no further than this paper handprint Grinch puppet tutorial!
Handprint Paper Grinch Craft Idea For Kids
It’s a super simple Christmas themed kid craft idea that goes along perfectly with a classic story everyone knows during the holiday season!!! This Paper Handprint Grinch Puppet idea is super easy and sure to melt some hearts as well!!!
With today’s paper Grinch puppet craft idea your child can have fun pretend playing while you read the beloved story “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” {affiliate link on Amazon} together.
So what are you waiting for? Gather up those craft supplies and make some awesome memories this holiday season! You can find ALL the details you need to know, below in the full Grinch puppet tutorial!
Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s Grinch made from paper handprint, on our Facebook page to admire! #gluedtomycrafts
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It’s a simple holiday themed craft idea for kids! Today’s super cute {and easy} hand print green puppet is sure to be a hit at your next Christmas gathering!
Craft Supplies:
- Red Cardstock Paper
- Green Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Cardstock Paper
- Black Marker
- Paper Craft Scissors
- School Glue
- Jumbo Popsicle Stick
- White Cotton Balls
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First things first – pick a hand, any hand!
- Now place that hand in the center of the green cardstock paper.
- Using a pencil, trace your around child’s hand on the green cardstock.
- Repeat for each Grinch puppet you want to make {one handprint per Grinch puppet}
- Lift up their hand and trim out the traced design, with scissors.
- Now it’s time for the embellishments on the handprint cutout! Go ahead and cut out some eyes & a simple Santa hat from the remaining cardstock.
- Go ahead and glue those to the handprint cutout piece, as well as drawing a mouth & nose with the black marker on.
- To finish off the Handprint Grinch Puppet -glue your jumbo popsicle stick to the back of your cardstock piece for easy for puppet play.
- Finish off with the cotton ball embellishments and set it all aside to let it dry completely before the show!
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Handprint Grinch Puppet Craft Idea For Kids
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- Cardstock Paper
- White Cotton Balls
- Jumbo Popsicle Stick
- Embellishments
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First things first - pick a hand, any hand!
- Now place that hand in the center of the green cardstock paper.
- Using a pencil, trace your around child's hand on the green cardstock.
- Repeat for each Grinch puppet you want to make {one handprint per Grinch puppet}
- Lift up their hand and trim out the traced design, with scissors.
- Now it's time for the embellishments on the handprint cutout! Go ahead and cut out some eyes & a simple Santa hat from the remaining cardstock.
- Go ahead and glue those to the handprint cutout piece, as well as drawing a mouth & nose with the black marker on.
- To finish off the Handprint Grinch Puppet - glue your jumbo popsicle stick to the back of your decorated cardstock piece for easy for puppet play.
- Finish off with the cotton ball embellishments and set it all aside to let it dry completely before the show!
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