Witch Handprint Craft

a Handprint Witch Craft of a green handprint decorated to look like a witch

Halloween usually isn’t the holiday for keepsakes, but this witch handprint craft is a not-so-spooky keepsake! Kids grow up so fast, so having their little handprints stuck in time is a beautiful thing. Whether you’re looking for a witch craft, handprint craft, or Halloween craft, this is the one to make!

a Handprint Witch Craft of a green handprint decorated to look like a witch

And, if you’re looking for more Halloween crafts, try this candy corn paper plate craft!

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supplies for the witch handprint craft: Scissors, black marker, googly eyes, green paint, a paintbrush, and black, yellow, and purple paper

What You’ll Need For This Witch Handprint Craft

  • Black construction paper
  • Purple construction paper
  • Yellow construction paper
  • Googly eyes
  • Scissors
  • White paper
  • Black marker
  • Green paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Star cutter, optional
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How to Make This Witch Handprint Craft

1. Paint the child’s hand green.

2. Stamp the hand upside down on the white paper. Keep the fingers close together. To ensure a complete handprint, push down on the hand and fingers.

a piece of paper with a green handprint

3. Let the paint dry before moving on to the next step.

4. Cut out a witch hat from the black paper.

a witch hat cut out of black construction paper

5. Cut out a band for the hat from the purple construction paper.

6. Cut out a buckle from the yellow paper.

7. Glue the hat together.

a witch hat cut out of construction paper next to a green handprint

8. Glue the hat on the handprint.

a green handprint with a witch hat glued on

9. Glue googly eyes on the handprint.

10. Use the black marker to draw a smile.

a green handprint decorated to look like a witch

11. Cut out bats, a moon, and stars from the construction paper. I used the 1″ star cutter, but you can cut them out by hand. Glue them around the handprint witch.

    Fun Variations For This Witch Handprint Craft

    a Handprint Witch Craft of a green handprint decorated to look like a witch

    Background: Create any kind of background for your witch. Add in a flying broom, a cauldron, or potions.

    Witch Face: Get creative with the witch’s facial expression. Make her angry, or sad, or excited!

    Witch Hat: Any color construction paper will work for the hat. Kids can create any kind of hat they’d like. They can also add hair to the witch with construction paper or a marker.

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    Make an adorable witch handprint craft with kids! This easy, budget-friendly Halloween project is perfect for building fine motor skills.

    • Author: stacie
    • Prep Time: 15 + dry time
    • Total Time: 15 + dry time
    • Category: DIY, Halloween, Handprint Craft
    • Method: Step-by-Step

    Materials

    • Black construction paper

    • Purple construction paper

    • Yellow construction paper

    • Googly eyes

    • Scissors

    • White paper

    • Black marker

    • Green paint

    • Paintbrush

    Instructions

    1. Paint the child’s hand green.
    2. Stamp the hand upside down on the white paper.
    3. Let the paint dry.
    4. Cut out a witch hat from the black paper.
    5. Cut out a band for the hat out of purple paper.
    6. Cut out a buckle from the yellow paper.
    7. Glue the hat together.
    8. Glue the hat on the handprint.
    9. Glue googly eyes on the handprint.
    10. Use the black marker to draw a smile.
    11. Cut out bats, a moon, and stars from the construction paper. Glue it around the handprint.

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