Make a festive and beautiful paper light show with our super easy to recreate Thumbprint You Light Up My Life kid craft idea and free printable!!!
Keep scrolling for the full how-to and downloadable file so you can recreate this Thumbprint Christmas Lights art project idea! #gluedtomycrafts
Today’s Thumbprint Christmas Lights kid craft idea is absolutely PERFECT for the older children {and even adults} in your life to recreate!
With the free Christmas lights and tree printable template I’ve included in today’s post, it’s super simple to way to make a one-of-a-kind piece to show off and give away in no time! It’s even got the PERFECT saying to pull it ALL together!
Just download the FREE file listed below, grab some colorful ink pads and get ready to customize your paper piece however you like with thumbprints and fingerprints as Christmas lights! You could even use it as a Christmas party keepsake by having every person in attendance add their thumbprint on an empty space, then sign their name as a quick guestbook idea!
So my dear friends – don’t let the holiday blues get you down! This Christmas “You Light Up My Life” craft idea is super easy, making it a MUST-DO activity this season! So happy creating it and making it your own!!!
Don’t forget to share pictures of your beautiful and completely customizable Thumbprint Christmas Light paper creations with us on our Facebook page to admire! #gluedtomycrafts
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Thumbprint Christmas Lights Supplies:
* Free Christmas Tree & Light Template Printable {Download HERE}
* White Cardstock
* Color Printer
* Washable Ink Pads {any color you like!}
* Baby Wipes
* Marker or Pen
* optional – holiday stickers, sequins, glitter glue etc.
Directions:
* First download and print the free template printable on white cardstock.
* Print one sheet for each person/craft you want to make today.
* Next have children press their thumb on their desired colors of ink pad and then press it down on the “bulbs” in the printable.
* Repeat until you have all the “lights” you want.
* Clean off excess ink from fingers with the baby wipes & a quick trip to the sink.
* Now grab your marker and sign your name in the provided space to seal the deal on the “You Light Up My Life” part!
* Finish off your Thumbprint Christmas Lights by adding other embellishments you see fit {like glitter and sequins!}
* Then display/gift proudly for all to see!
Teri Ware says
This is so cute! I can’t wait to do this with my granddaughters. I love that they can just touch each light bulb, instead of fingerprints everywhere! :)