Christmas Handprint Tree Snow Globe Craft for Kids
It’s another super easy Christmas keepsake idea from Glued To My Crafts, for the younger kids in the house to recreate during the winter months! This time we are making “let it snow” snow globes with a handprint Christmas tree in the middle.
Our latest crafty idea makes for an awesome personalized DIY Christmas card for family and friends or a memorable custom Christmas present for grandma and grandpa, aunt and uncle, great grandparents, parents, godparents, teachers and friends!
Now what you waiting for?! Let’s get to recreating this paper snow globe keepsake today! No need to worry or stress because ALL the crafty steps and free printable can be found below. And because it is an instant download from box.com, you can use it right away and for multiple purposes this holiday season!
Then when you complete the craft, be sure to share pictures with us on our Facebook page so you can show off that beautiful handprint snow globe keepsake with us! I can’t wait to see how you and your child customize it & give it your own holiday spin!
Happy crafting, my dear friends!!! Hopefully we are able to knock off a few people from your gift list today! #gluedtomycrafts
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Handprint Snow Globe Keepsake
A quick and easy craft idea for kids to make this winter. They will love seeing their handprints in a snowy globe!
Craft Supplies:
- Free Let It Snow Template Printable
- Light Blue Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Washable Green Craft Paint
- Washable White Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- Baby Wipes
- Star Stickers {one per keepsake}
- Brown Sharpie Marker
- optional materials – embellishments such as glitter, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
- First grab the snow globe keepsake printable listed above in the supply list.
- Now print out the provided snow globe file on a single piece of light blue cardstock paper.
- Next up – grab your green paint, as well as your foam paint brush and paper plate.
- Squirt a small amount of green craft paint on the paper plate.
- Pick one of your child’s hands {left or right – doesn’t matter!}
- Paint the palm and fingers of your child’s hand completely green & press it down in the center of the snow globe design. The handprint is going to be the Christmas tree inside of it.
- Now carefully lift up your child’s hand from the printable and clean off the excess paint with a baby wipe & a quick trip to the sink.
- Next up – the snow! Squirt some white craft paint on the same paper plate from earlier {away from the green though!}
- Have children dip their finger in the white paint, then on the paper to create small snowflakes falling inside their globe design.
- Again, once they are done with the painting step, send them to the sink for a quick clean up.
- Now to finish the craft – add the star sticker and draw on the tree trunk under the handprint.
- Then add other embellishments {maybe even some coloring!} to give their snow globe themed Christmas piece a personalized look.
- Don’t forget to write your child’s name, age and date on the back!
- Then display/gift away proudly your child’s beautiful handprint snow globe keepsake piece!
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Handprint Snow Globe Keepsake
- Light Blue Cardstock Paper
- Green Washable Craft Paint
- Embellishments
Instructions
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of light blue cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
- Next up - grab your green paint, as well as your foam paint brush and paper plate.
- Squirt a small amount of green craft paint on the paper plate.
- Pick one of your child's hands {left or right - doesn't matter!}
- Paint the palm and fingers of your child's hand completely green & press it down in the center of the snow globe design. The handprint is going to be the Christmas tree inside of it.
- Now carefully lift up your child's hand from the printable and clean off the excess paint with a baby wipe & a quick trip to the sink.
- Next up - the snow! Squirt some white craft paint on the same paper plate from earlier {away from the green though!}
- Have children dip their finger in the white paint, then on the paper to create small snowflakes falling inside their globe design.
- Again, once they are done with the painting step, send them to the sink for a quick clean up.
- Now to finish the craft - add the star sticker and draw on the tree trunk under the handprint.
- Then add other embellishments {maybe even some coloring!} to give their snow globe themed Christmas piece a personalized look.
- Don't forget to write your child's name, age and date on the back!
- Then display/gift away proudly your child's beautiful handprint snow globe keepsake piece!
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