Handprint Crafts for Kids {Free Templates for all}

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Capture your child’s tiny hands in a lasting memory with these fun and creative Handprint Crafts for Kids!

These crafts are suitable for kids of all ages and each comes with a Free Craft Template, making the process easy and ensuring great results.

Whether you’re making these at home with your children or incorporating them into a classroom setting, these creative projects will surely become treasured keepsakes.

There are over 15 Cute crafts, pick your favourite and pin the rest for Later! Click on the Respective Title to see the video tutorial, and get Directions and Craft Template.

Handprint Peacock Craft

Handprints are perfect for creating the beautiful train (display feathers) of a peacock. Download the peacock body template to get started!

Handprint Haunted House

Haunted houses come in various shapes, making it easy to adapt handprints into a haunted house. This not-so-scary craft is perfect for Halloween!

Handprint Elephant

Elephants look adorable when made with handprints. Customize this craft to make Elmer or an embellished Indian elephant!

Handprint Crab Craft

Trace two hands to make this crab. The fingers make perfect crab claws.

Handprint Flamingo Craft

For a tropical touch, make a handprint flamingo. Create two mirrored handprint Flamingos and put them on display.

Handprint Father’s Day Card

We made this grill card for Father’s Day, and it’s a great gift for dads.

Handprint Mother’s Day Card

Make flowers with handprints and add a vase with brown craft paper. Attach this to a card, and your adorable Mother’s Day card is ready!

Handprint Flower Craft

Create a flower with handprints, using one handprint for each petal. It’s a bit tedious to cut, but the result is adorable and great for display. Make a handprint flower for each family member!

Handprint Turkey Craft

Similar to the peacock, handprints make the perfect feathers for a turkey. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving.

Handprint Reindeer Craft

Use handprints as antlers for a reindeer craft. Great for the Christmas holidays.

Handprint Christmas Craft

We made four Christmas cards using handprints for teachers: Santa, a reindeer, an elf, and a tree. Our little one loved creating these! No template needed.

Handprint Pineapple Craft

Handprints make the perfect crown for a pineapple. Great for summer holidays.

Henna involves making designs on hands during festivals. Kids will love drawing their designs on this craft. Cut out handprints on brown or skin-coloured paper and have kids draw designs using a red pen.

Handprint Witch Craft

Another not-so-scary Halloween craft and a great way to make a witch!

Handprint Ice Cream Craft

Kids can make ice cream scoops with handprints in any colour (flavours!) they choose.

Handprint Jellyfish Craft

A perfect craft for an ocean unit!

Handprint Owl Craft

I love Handprint Crafts because most of these are done with paper, making them simple and Accessible for all!

Which craft would you like to try now? Head over to the respective blog, download the craft template, and start right away!

Here is why kids will love these Handprint Crafts

Personalisation: Kids enjoy seeing their handprints as part of the artwork, which adds a personal touch.
Creativity and Imagination: Turning Handprints into various shapes and designs is a Creative Process.
Achievement and Pride: Give children a sense of accomplishment by completing them.

Plus, they become cherished keepsakes that capture a child’s growth and development.

We currently have over 15 unique Handprint Crafts for kids, and we add new ones every month. Be sure to check back regularly for new additions. You can pin this blog to your kid’s craft board!

We love seeing handprint keepsakes after a few years. I checked the Reindeer that we made when she was 3; now she’s 6, and we can see how much she has grown. It’s a cherished memory for us!

Handprint Crafts for Kids