Handprint Fall Tree Craft

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This Fall, Create a cherished keepsake of your Child – Handprint Fall Tree Art! Using your child’s tiny handprints, you can craft a beautiful piece of autumn décor that will be treasured for years to come.

This project is a wonderful way to welcome fall and is perfect for those who love personalized art.

Also, Be sure to check out our Fall Handprint Art Template printable, featuring 8 unique designs. Simply paint your child’s hands, stamp them on, and you’re all set!

The tree art featured here was made with my child’s handprints when she was a toddler. Now, years later, we look back at it fondly and marvel at how much her hands have grown.

This quick and simple project only took about 10 minutes to complete. Scroll down for step-by-step instructions and a video tutorial on how to create your own Handprint Fall Tree.

It’s so easy that kids can even make it themselves!

Things you will need to make this Handprint Fall tree

Black Canvas
Squeezable Brush Paints in colours yellow, orange and Red
Brown Paint – Acrylic or Tempera both work well!

For this Fall Handprint Tree, I suggest using a black-coloured canvas, as it makes the vibrant leaf colours—yellow, red, and orange—pop. It provides a striking contrast that looks much better than using a traditional white canvas.

The squeezable paint we used for this project made it incredibly easy.

Originally bought it for our toddler, which offered a mess-free Painting experience but there are a few downsides—the brush tips are made of plastic and aren’t as soft as traditional brushes, and the pens can be a little tough for kids to squeeze.

That said, it’s still worth letting your child experiment with this new tool at least once, as it offers a unique painting experience!

Watch the video on how to make this Fall Handprint Fall tree

Here is a quick video of how I made the leaves. Do you know, It took me just 3 minutes to make these tree leaves?

The Video shows only the painting and not how the Stem is made with handprints, which you can see in the step-by-step instructions with the pictures.

Instructions to make this Fall Handprint Fall tree

Place your child’s hand in the lower centre of the canvas with their fingers spread wide, then trace around it with a finger. This will form the trunk of your Fall tree.

Carefully paint the entire handprint brown to create the tree trunk.

Next, let’s start painting the leaves. Begin with red paint—squeeze and dab it around the tree randomly. Don’t make the leaves too dense, as you’ll need space for the other colours.

Repeat the process with orange, followed by yellow, until the tree has a nice, full look.

To paint the soil, draw a few brown lines beneath the tree.

For the finishing touch add a few falling from the tree to capture the essence of the season! Don’t forget to add some leaves scattered on the ground as well.

Note: If you’re not using squeezable pens, you can use non-toxic, washable kids’ paint. Try finger painting or using Q-tips for a fun and creative alternative!

We even made a similar project using paper instead of canvas, and it turned out beautifully with finger-painted leaves.

Once you’ve completed your painting, let it dry for a day, and your Handprint Fall Tree will be ready!

Another way to make this fun for everyone is by making one for each member of the family on a single big Landscape Canvas.

Get their handprint, dab colours and hang it on the walls of your favourite room.

Note that the colour fades a little after the paint has dried!

Free Fall Printables for Kids

Looking for more fun Fall activities? Check these out!

Fall Crafts for Kids

Here is a selection of Easy and engaging Fall Crafts for kids

Torn Paper Apple Craft: This fun craft lets kids tear the paper to create a colourful apple, perfect for building fine motor skills. A simple and creative way to celebrate fall with minimal materials.

Toilet Paper Roll Scarecrow Craft: Transform a toilet paper roll into a cute scarecrow with some paper, glue, and imagination. It’s an easy fall-themed project that kids will love making.

Torn Paper Fall Tree Craft: Kids can tear pieces of coloured paper to design a vibrant fall tree. It’s a great hands-on activity to explore autumn colours and textures.

Fork Painted Hedgehog Craft: Use a fork to create a spiky hedgehog with paint for a unique textured effect. This craft is both creative and easy for little ones to enjoy.