Make this adorable craft with your kids this Christmas! Trace your hand twice on white cardstock paper and create a Santa hug with cotton balls and wiggle eyes!
As the holiday season approaches, it’s always fun to find creative ways to get your kids involved in the festivities. This year why not try out our latest and greatest “handprint Santa hug” tutorial?!
Not only is this holiday craft project easy and enjoyable for all ages, but it also serves as an excellent way to cherish precious memories from years gone by.
Perfect for both families with young children and grandparents looking for last-minute gift ideas, this DIY Handprint Santa Hug craft offers a meaningful and tangible take on Christmas joy that everyone can enjoy!
Craft Supplies:
- Santa Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper {two sheets!}
- Crayons
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Ribbon
- Cotton Balls
- Googly Eyes
- Glue
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First things first – print out the Santa printable, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper.
- Decorate the shape with crayons and trim it out afterwards. Discard excess paper.
- Next grab your second sheet of white cardstock paper and pencil.
- Trace your hand TWICE on the paper.
- Trim out both designs.
- Now grab the ribbon and cut off TWO long pieces.
- To finish off the paper Christmas hug craft, simply staple the ribbon and handprint cutouts to each side of the Santa cutout.
- Add any other embellishments {along with the cotton ball on the hat and two wiggle eyes} to bring the Santa to life.
- Then display as is or gift away to spread some cheer this holiday season!
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From my craft table to yours. We hope this handprint Santa post inspired you today!
But don’t let the crafty fun stop here! We also have our Christmas Snow Globe, Reindeer Ballerina Friends and Reindeer Frame craft tutorials for you to check out as well! All of which would pair nicely with today’s crafty idea!
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