Looking for a Christmas craft that’s simple, fun, and perfect for kids of all ages including toddlers and preschoolers? This handprint mistletoe craft is just what you need!
Not only is it a great way to keep little hands busy, but it also makes for a cute decoration or heartfelt holiday keepsake. The best part is that it only requires a few basic materials and a pinch of holiday spirit.
Christmas crafts are such a fun way to bond with your kids while creating something special to celebrate the season. This handprint mistletoe is not only simple to make but also adds a lovely homemade touch to your holiday decorations. Whether you use it for the front of a christmas card or gift it to someone special, this craft is a wonderful way to capture a moment in time and sprinkle a little Christmas cheer and christmas spirit into your day!
What You’ll Need for the Handprint Mistletoe Craft
To make this adorable handprint mistletoe, you’ll need just a few craft supplies – construction paper in festive colors, glue, and a trusty pair of scissors. If you’re a fan of keeping things neat and easy, you can also use our free ribbon template, which is available to download below.
Make sure you have a flat surface to work on, as little hands will be busy tracing and cutting for this craft.
How to make Your Easy Handprint Mistletoe Craft
Follow along with the Step-by-Step Instructions below to Make Your Mistletoe craft with your toddlers or preschoolers.
Handprint Mistletoe Craft for Kids
Turn little handprints into festive mistletoe with this adorable and easy Christmas craft. Perfect for kids, it’s a keepsake you’ll treasure for years to come!
Materials
- Red Construction paper
- Green Construction Paper
- Pencil
- Glue
- Scissors
- Free Printable Template
Instructions
- Trace and Cut Out Handprints
Begin by choosing green construction paper for your mistletoe leaves. Help your child trace both of their hands onto the paper using a pencil. If they’re too young, you can lend a helping hand! Carefully cut out the handprints. These will form the base of your mistletoe.
- Assemble the Handprints
Lay the two handprints together so they slightly overlap, mimicking the natural layering of mistletoe leaves. Glue them together where they meet at the base. This creates the leafy effect that’s perfect for your mistletoe.
- Add the Festive Bow
Grab some red construction paper to cut out a cheerful bow. If you’re using the free ribbon template, print it out, cut the pieces, and trace it onto the paper.
- Assemble the bow by gluing the pieces together
- then attach your red ribbon to the top of the handprints where they join. This bright ribbon is the finishing touch that makes your mistletoe pop!
- Optional Details
If you’d like to add an extra layer of detail, you can cut out small white circles from construction paper to represent mistletoe berries and glue them onto the handprints. Let everything dry before proudly displaying your creation, and why not add the child's name at the bottom, along with the current year and the child's age
Mistletoe Handprint or Footprint Crafts
A classic Christmas keepsake craft is creating mistletoe using footprints, which makes for a precious and personal holiday decoration. However, we decided to mix things up by using handprints instead.
Not only does this variation add a unique twist to the tradition, but it also makes the craft more manageable for little ones who may find hand tracing a lot easier than getting their feet involved. This really is an easy Christmas craft for young children, and the result is super cute, and the finished product can be given as a christmas gift to relatives like grandparents during the holiday season.
Plus, the overlapping handprints create a beautiful, leafy effect that looks just like mistletoe leaves.
If you’re looking for a different way to create this craft or have a bit more time on your hands, you can also paint your child’s hands with green paint and make printed hand impressions on paper. If you choose this method, it’s best to use washable paint and have baby wipes on hand. You do not need to use too much paint, brush it on to get an even coverage and then place down firmly.
Once the paint dries, cut out the handprints and assemble them into mistletoe leaves just as you would with construction paper. While this version is definitely messier, it adds an artistic flair and can be a great sensory activity for kids who love working with paint this christmas season.
Download the Mistletoe Craft Free Template PDF
Click below to download your free printable craft template for this easy mistletoe craft, download today and you’ll be all ready to get started with this fun project.
Terms of use: This Christmas craft template is free for personal use and classroom use. Not for commercial use.
Celebrate the Season with More Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids
Crafting is one of the best ways to enjoy the holidays with your kids. If you loved this handprint mistletoe, be sure to check out our other simple and festive Christmas craft ideas. From paper ornaments to holiday cards, there’s so many easy crafts for every little crafter to enjoy during this time of year.
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