
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!!!
“Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot . . . but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT!” Not since “’Twas the night before Christmas” has the beginning of a Christmas tale been so instantly recognizable. No holiday season is complete without the Grinch, Max, Cindy-Lou, and all the residents of Who-ville, in this heartwarming story about the effects of the Christmas spirit on even the smallest and coldest of hearts. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays, and his story is the perfect gift for young and old.
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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Handprint Grinch Puppet
A simple holiday themed craft idea for kids, this cute hand print grinch 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
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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
- Cardstock Paper
- White Cotton Balls
- Jumbo Popsicle Stick
- Embellishments
Instructions
- 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!