Handprint Jack-O-Lantern Keepsake

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Set the scene this upcoming Halloween season with today’s simple {and rather inexpensive} Handprint Jack-O-Lantern kid craft printable! I’m telling you – it’s just a matter of printing and adding your child’s cardstock handprint to the top. BAM! It’s that easy!!!

Skip the pumpkin carving mess and create a memory that lasts! This “Handprint Jack-O-Lantern Keepsake” craft is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with your little ones.

With just a few simple materials and our free printable, you can transform your child’s handprint into an adorable jack-o-lantern masterpiece.

Whether it’s for a classroom activity or a fun family project, this craft is quick, budget-friendly, and mess-free – making it a must-try this spooky season. Let’s get crafting and make some Halloween magic together!

Get creative with your Halloween decorations this year! Make a keepsake that everyone will remember with this adorable handprint Jack-O-Lantern.

Craft Supplies:

Jack-O-Lantern Printable – from our landing page
Orange Cardstock Paper
White Cardstock Paper
Brown Cardstock Paper
Green Craft Paint
Paint Brush
Scissors
Stapler

Directions:

First print the file above on a single sheet of ORANGE CARDSTOCK PAPER. This will give you the look of a jack-o-lantern pumpkin.
Next help your child make their handprint “leaf” on the white cardstock paper, with the washable green paint {or trace their hand on some green cardstock instead!}
When it’s dry enough, trim out the design.
Now trim out a rectangular stem from the brown cardstock.
Ready to be amazing?! To finish your Handprint Jack-O-Lantern, simple staple all the cardstock pieces to the orange cardstock paper with the printed design.
Then display your pumpkin proudly!!