The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread holiday cheer than with some creative, hand and footprint-themed crafts? These delightful activities are not only great fun but also make for charming keepsakes or gifts that loved ones will treasure for years to come.
Here’s how you can create footprint holiday trees, reindeer handprints, and mistletoes footprints with your little ones:
What You’ll Need:
- Paint in a variety of colours
- Paintbrushes
- White or coloured paper
- Decorative embellishments (such as ribbons, stickers, fluffy balls, and markers)
- A large drop sheet or protective covering for your floor
- Reindeer Handprints
To make these adorable reindeer, paint your child’s hands brown. Press one hand onto the paper with the fingers pointing upwards (this will form the reindeer’s head and antlers). Next, stamp the other hand with fingers pointing downwards to create its feet and tail.
Once the paint has dried, decorate the reindeer. Add a red nose (Rudolph, of course!), eyes, a smile, a collar, and hooves. The result? A charming reindeer that’s as cute as it is festive!
- Mistletoes Footprints
For this activity, coat the bottoms of your child’s feet in green paint – prepare for giggles because it’s wonderfully ticklish! Press each foot onto the paper, placing one print slightly higher than the other. Once the prints are dry, embellish them with red dots for berries and a decorative bow. These mistletoes are bound to spread cheer.
- Footprint Christmas Trees
Take one foot and paint it green, then press it firmly in the centre of a sheet of paper. Once the print is dry, draw or paint a tree trunk and a pot below the footprint. Now it’s time for the fun part – let your child decorate their tree with colourful ornaments, stars, and glitter.
Why We Love This Activity
These simple crafts are brimming with festive charm and are perfect for keeping little hands and feet busy during the holidays. Whether you’re singing festive songs, laughing over ticklish feet, or marvelling at the creative results, this is an activity the whole family can enjoy together. Plus, scanning or photographing the finished artwork to create personalised holiday cards adds an extra touch of magic.
Nothing says “special” like a handmade gift, and these will surely be treasured by friends and family alike. After all, it’s the personal touches that make the holidays truly memorable.
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