Make your holidays extra special this year with a homemade handprint Christmas ornament! Capture a moment in time with these unique keepsakes that will keep the magic of the season alive for years to come.
Paper & Paint Handprint Ornament Keepsake
You and your little one will love creating memories with our latest Christmas keepsake handprint craft idea! This time we are making an “ornament” on paper and you are in luck with ANOTHER free printable from us!
Today’s printable Christmas keepsake craft idea is the perfect way to remember your child’s hand each year. Not to mention it’s also a customizable giftable for family members that they can cherish for years to come!
So on that note, let’s not delay the fun! Let’s get to crafting! No need to worry or stress because ALL the crafty steps and free printable can be found below. Then when you complete the paper ornament craft, be sure to share pictures with us on our Facebook page so you can show off those beautiful handprint ornament keepsakes, as well. BTW – we want to see how you give it your own holiday spin so don’t be shy on changing it up either!
I’ll end my “speech” here because I’m sure you and your child are extra excited to get to it! 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 Christmas Ornament
This paper and paint handprint ornament is the perfect way to remember your child’s hand each year! Follow our simple tutorial below!
Craft Supplies:
- Ornament Printable – on our landing page
- Colored Cardstock Paper
- Washable Craft Paint
- Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- Baby Wipes
- Rhinestone Stickers
- Christmas Bow Sticker
- Crayons, Markers or Coloring Pencils
Directions:
- First grab the ornament keepsake printable listed above in the supply list.
- Now print out the provided Christmas bulb file on your choice of colored cardstock paper.
- Next grab your craft paint, as well as your foam paint brush and paper plate.
- Squirt the 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 and press it down in the center of the printable, right in the middle of the circle design. Make sure you wiggle each fingers so the paint transfers really good.
- Now carefully lift up your child’s hand from the printable and clean off the excess paint from their hand, with a baby wipe & a quick trip to the sink.
- When the handprint you just made on the paper is dry enough, it’s time to start embellishing the ornament {and the remainder of the paper.}
- Go ahead and add ANY and all embellishments to give their holiday themed Christmas ornament piece a personalized look. We did a Christmas bow and rhinestones on ours. You can also color in the hanging garland in the printable however you like!
- 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 Christmas ornament keepsake piece!
- BTW – you can also do this very craft with painted BABY FOOTPRINTS instead – hint hint! That would be a REALLY special gift for grandparents under the tree!
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Calling all my crafty friends! Are you looking for even more creative kids craft ideas for the Christmas holiday?
Maybe something to pair with today’s handprint Christmas ornament keepsake post?
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Handprint Christmas Ornament Keepsake
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