If you’re looking for a simple and sweet Christmas handprint craft, this handprint Christmas tree is such a fun idea for kids. It’s quick to set up, uses basic materials you already have at home, and turns your child’s handprint into the cutest little Christmas tree. Whether you’re crafting with a baby, toddler, preschooler or older kids, this is one of those Christmas tree craft ideas that always feels special and makes such a lovely keepsake.
This christmas tree handprint activity is also great for fine motor skills, simple cutting practice and letting kids explore colours in a really relaxed way. It’s one of those crafts where the process feels just as fun as the finished result, especially when they get to design their own little string of lights.
Materials for the Handprint Christmas Tree
For this christmas tree handprint craft you only need basic supplies like construction paper, glue and a marker. Kids love choosing the colours for the lights, or you can use our free printable handprint Christmas tree template if you want to make it even easier. This is a great activity for home, school or any Christmas crafting session.
How to Make a Handprint Christmas Tree
Start by tracing your child’s hand or letting them draw around their own hand for a bit of extra ownership. This christmas handprint craft is very straightforward and perfect if you want a quick craft with hardly any prep.
How to make a Christmas tree handprint craft
Turn your child’s handprint into the cutest mini Christmas tree with this quick and colourful craft that kids of all ages will love.
Materials
- Construction paper in different colors
- Pencil
- Marker
- Glue
- Scissors
Tools
- Printer if using template
Instructions
- Make a handprint in green paper and cut it out. Draw around your child's hand using a pencil, or use the template.
- Cut a rectangle shape from the brown paper. This will be the trunk of the Christmas tree.
- Attach the handprint on top of the brown rectangle.
- Cut out the star from the template
- Attach the star at the top.
- Cut small lights in different colors of construction paper.
- Attach these to the handprint then connect them into a string of lights using a marker.
- Your handprint christmas tree is done!
Once your tree handprint is complete, you can add more details if you like. Kids might enjoy adding extra ornaments, glitter glue, stickers or even turning it into a Christmas tree handprint card.
Kids also love that every handprint christmas tree turns out slightly different. Some add loads of colourful lights, others keep it simple, and some turn theirs into a christmas tree handprint card to give to family. It’s a lovely mix of creativity and Christmas fun all in one easy activity.
Another popular variation is making a big christmas tree from handprints by using a handprint from everyone in the family or from a whole group. This creates a gorgeous tree for a classroom door or a wall display and is such a fun project for groups of kids working together. This version is a lovely handprint christmas tree classroom door idea.
Download the Handprint Christmas Tree Template PDF
We also have a free printable handprint Christmas tree template to make this activity even easier. Print, trace and let the kids decorate their own tree in their own style.
This handprint Christmas tree craft is a lovely keepsake activity and one of our favourite Christmas handprint crafts for kids. It keeps things simple but still lets children enjoy creativity, play with colours and make something festive to display at home. It works beautifully for toddlers, preschoolers and early elem aged kids, and you can turn it into an ornament, card or wall display depending on what you need.
More Christmas Tree Crafts for Kids
We have lots of other fun christmas tree crafts and activities that kids will enjoy, with plenty of easy ideas you can make using paper, play dough, a paper plate and more.
- Easy Paper Plate Christmas Tree Craft
- TP Roll Christmas Tree Painting
- Folded Christmas Tree Craft
- Pop Up Christmas Tree Card
- Cupcake Liner Christmas Tree Garland
- Fine Motor Christmas Tree Craft
More Christmas Handprint Crafts
If your kids love handprint art, take a look at our other christmas handprint crafts for more creative ideas. These handprint Christmas crafts are so adorable!
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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
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