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This Is The Hand You Used To Hold Christmas Gift Tag Printable

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Create a fun handprint Christmas tree gift tag! This easy kids' craft makes a perfect keepsake. Get our festive step-by-step tutorial today.
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A handmade Christmas ornament features a child’s green handprint as a tree, red gems as ornaments, and a heartfelt card reading, “This is the hand you used to hold when I was only 7 years old. Love, Jay.”.

A handmade Christmas ornament features a child’s green handprint as a tree, red gems as ornaments, and a heartfelt card reading, “This is the hand you used to hold when I was only 7 years old. Love, Jay.”.

The holiday season is filled with magic, especially for the little ones. What better way to capture a moment in time than with a craft that doubles as a cherished keepsake? These “This is the Hand You Used to Hold” printable gift tags are a sweet and personal way to adorn your presents.

They feature your child’s handprint, turning a simple gift tag into a memory you’ll both treasure for years to come. This simple tutorial will guide you through creating these adorable tags, perfect for adding a personal touch to gifts for grandparents, teachers, and other loved ones.

Craft Supplies:

Gathering your materials is the first step to crafting fun. You likely have most of these items at home already.

Directions:

Let’s get crafting! This process is simple enough for even the youngest helpers to get involved.

  1. Print the Tags: First, download and print the gift tag template onto your cardstock. Use scissors to carefully cut out each individual gift tag along the lines.
  2. Add a Name and Date: Don’t forget to write your child’s name and the age on the tag. This is what turns it from a simple decoration into a precious memento.
  3. Prepare Your Paint Station: Pour a small amount of washable green craft paint onto your paper plate. It’s a good idea to lay down some newspaper or a disposable tablecloth to protect your workspace from any potential spills or splatters. Have some wet wipes or paper towels ready for quick cleanup.
  4. Make the Handprint: This is the fun part! You can either have your child press their hand into the paint on the plate or use a paintbrush to apply an even coat of paint to their palm and fingers. Help your child carefully press their painted hand onto a single sheet of white cardstock paper. Press down firmly but gently on the back of their hand to ensure a clear print.
  5. Lift and Clean: Slowly lift their hand straight up to avoid smudging the print. Immediately wash their hand with soap and water or use wet wipes.
  6. Decorate: Use a brown marker or paint pen to draw a small tree trunk at the base of the handprint (near the wrist area). Leave other decorations till later on.
  7. Let it Dry: Set the printed sheet aside in a safe place to dry completely. This might take an hour or two, depending on how much paint was used.
  8. Laminate for Durability: Once dry, trim out the handprint cutout from the paper. Place your cutout {and tag!} in between two pieces of clear contact paper.
  9. Cut and Punch: Carefully cut out the handprint design from the paper. Decorate the handprint to resemble a tree, then punch a hole in both the handprint and the tag from earlier.
  10. Make It An Ornament: Thread a piece of festive ribbon or twine through the hole{s} and tie your unique, handmade tree AND tag together. Gift away or display proudly!

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A handmade Christmas ornament features a child’s green handprint as a tree, red gems as ornaments, and a heartfelt card reading, “This is the hand you used to hold when I was only 7 years old. Love, Jay.”.

This craft isn’t just for families at home – teachers can make these handprint Christmas tree tags with their students as a heartfelt holiday gift for parents. Imagine the joy on a parent’s face unwrapping a present adorned with their child’s handprint!

Whether at home or in the classroom, these tags turn simple materials into cherished keepsakes. Happy crafting, my friends!

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A handmade Christmas ornament features a child’s green handprint as a tree, red gems as ornaments, and a heartfelt card reading, “This is the hand you used to hold when I was only 7 years old. Love, Jay.”.
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Create a fun handprint Christmas tree gift tag! This easy kids' craft makes a perfect keepsake. Get our festive step-by-step tutorial today.

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Directions: 

  • Print the Tags: First, download and print the gift tag template onto your cardstock. Use scissors to carefully cut out each individual gift tag along the lines.
  • Add a Name and Date: Don't forget to write your child's name and the age on the tag. This is what turns it from a simple decoration into a precious memento.
  • Prepare Your Paint Station: Pour a small amount of washable green craft paint onto your paper plate. It's a good idea to lay down some newspaper or a disposable tablecloth to protect your workspace from any potential spills or splatters. Have some wet wipes or paper towels ready for quick cleanup.
  • Make the Handprint: This is the fun part! You can either have your child press their hand into the paint on the plate or use a paintbrush to apply an even coat of paint to their palm and fingers. Help your child carefully press their painted hand onto a single sheet of white cardstock paper. Press down firmly but gently on the back of their hand to ensure a clear print.
  • Lift and Clean: Slowly lift their hand straight up to avoid smudging the print. Immediately wash their hand with soap and water or use wet wipes.
  • Decorate: Use a brown marker or paint pen to draw a small tree trunk at the base of the handprint (near the wrist area). Leave other decorations till later on.
  • Let it Dry: Set the printed sheet aside in a safe place to dry completely. This might take an hour or two, depending on how much paint was used.
  • Laminate for Durability: Once dry, trim out the handprint cutout from the paper. Place your cutout {and tag!} in between two pieces of clear contact paper.
  • Cut and Punch: Carefully cut out the handprint design from the paper. Decorate the handprint to resemble a tree, then punch a hole in both the handprint and the tag from earlier.
  • Make It An Ornament: Thread a piece of festive ribbon or twine through the hole{s} and tie your unique, handmade tree AND tag together. Gift away or display proudly!
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