For a Christmas craft this holiday season, you can make this cute Handprint Baby Jesus In A Manger Keepsake art project come to life, with the help of Glued To My Crafts!

With the FREE PRINTABLE in this post we have made it so easy for you to recreate, with just a few clicks and craft steps!

Plus the kids will LOVE getting their little hands messy, while making an awesome gift for someone special at the same time! #gluedtomycrafts

Today my son and I made Baby Jesus In A Manger craft come to life,by using his handprint and a keepsake printable I recently designed. I think it turned out super cute and it was really easy to make, especially since the printable I designed, made it come together so nicely!

Couldn’t see this frame in a beautiful gold frame and displayed as Christmas decor?

So friends… think of this idea as a cute gift sentiment, your child can make for someone special today. The free printable can be downloaded below and all you need to do is add the handprint “straw” and a little baby Jesus to the center, with some cardstock.

Happy crafting and gifting, my friends!!!

Handprint Baby Jesus In A Manger Supplies:

* Free Template Printable {download HERE}
* White Cardstock
* Color Printer
* Tan Craft Paint
* Paint Brush
* Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
* Scissors
* Colored Cardstock
* Markers
* Adhesive
optional – embellishments like paper flowers, glitter, rhinestones etc.

Directions:

* First download the FREE Baby Jesus printable ABOVE. Print it in color on white cardstock. You need one print per craft.
* Grab your tan craft paint and a paper plate. Squirt some paint on the paper plate. Paint your child’s hand completely tan and press it in the center of the printable, to create the straw Baby Jesus will lay in.
* Clean off your child’s hand with baby wipes and a trip to the sink.
* Next, out of some cardstock and markers, cut out a little baby to be placed inside the handprint.
* Glue it to the center of the printable.
* 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!

Love this idea? Of course you do! Be sure to also check out our Handprint Snowman Poem Keepsake Printable, Handprint Reindeer – Keepsake Printable and Woofing You A Merry Christmas – Santa Paws Keepsake that also make great gifts this time of year!