Holiday crafting is one of the best ways to pause the hustle of the season and spend some time together as a family. If you’re looking for more ways to protect family time this season, read about Troomi’s remote screen time tracking tools that help kids balance their phone use and family fun.
These easy hand print art projects are definitely worth putting away the phones for, so grab your painting supplies, and let’s dive into how to make these fun and easy Christmas crafts!
Salt Dough Handprint Ornament
This is a classic and timeless idea. The mixture of flour, salt, and water creates a perfect dough that can withstand time. The process is simple, mix 4 cups of flour, 1 cup of salt, and 1.5 cups of water until it becomes a smooth dough. Have your kids press their hands firmly onto the rolled-out dough to create a handprint. Then use a straw to make a hole at the top of the print. Let them dry overnight. Finally, paint and decorate with some sparkles, glitters, and ribbons.
Handprint Wreath
A festive and colorful wreath using handprints is a great addition to your home decor. Cut out a cardboard circle, use green paint on your little one’s hand, and create as many handprints as needed to cover the base. Use red and white paint to create dots outlining the handprints, to recreate the look of holly berries. Finally, hang it on the door or wall for an appealing addition.
Santa’s Reindeer Handprint craft
This is an engaging activity for kids, making them feel like Santa’s little helpers. Have them dip their hands in brown paint, and press them on plain white paper. Then add eyes, ears, and antlers with the help of markers and cut-outs. Don’t forget the red pom pom nose to complete the true Rudolph look. This is perfect Christmas hand print art
Handprint Christmas Tree Art
This idea makes a great family activity. Using easily available materials such as green construction paper, paint, and glue, have everyone in the family put their handprints on the paper. Cut around the handprints with the scissor to create the shape of a Christmas tree. Finally, use little balls or stickers to create ornaments.
Rudolph and Santa Handprint art
Another fun and easy handprint art idea is to create a Rudolph and Santa Claus. Use paint to create a handprint and then let it dry. Once dried, add some googly eyes, a red pom pom nose, some antlers for Rudolph, and a hat for Santa. Make it special by putting the child’s name and date on the back.
Unplugging for the Holidays
We hope your family has a blast bringing these hand print projects to life! Crafting together is a great way to disconnect from digital noise and connect with each other. If you want to keep that healthy balance alive all year long, explore our library of digital parenting tips. And if a new device is on your shopping list this season, see how our kid-safe smartphones provide essential communication tools without the distractions of social media or open internet access. Happy crafting!