Fingerprint Gingerbread Man Keepsake Ornament

This fingerprint gingerbread man keepsake ornament is an adorable Christmas craft for preschoolers! Kids grow up so fast, so it’s nice to hold on to remnants of the past, especially their small fingerprints! This gingerbread ornament is so easy to make and is something you’ll pull out every year to admire.

a wooden ornament on a tree that has a gingerbread man on it made of fingerprints

And, if you’re looking for more Christmas ornaments, try making this popsicle stick snowman ornament!

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How To Make This Fingerprint Gingerbread Man Keepsake Ornament

1. Dip your finger in brown paint.

a kid's finger with brown paint on it

2. Stamp one fingerprint for the head, one for the body, two for the arms, and two for the legs on the wood slice.

fingerprints stamped on a wood slice to look like a gingerbread man

3. Allow the paint to dry completely.

4. Use paint and a small paintbrush or cotton swabs to add eyes, a smile, buttons, rosy cheeks, and white icing decorations.

fingerprints stamped on a wood slice to look like a gingerbread man

5. Thread twine or ribbon through the hole at the top to create a hanger.

6. Hang your gingerbread man ornament on the Christmas tree or give it as a special keepsake gift.

    a wooden ornament on a tree that has a gingerbread man on it made of fingerprints

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    Make a fingerprint gingerbread man keepsake ornament with kids! An easy handmade Christmas craft that’s perfect for gifts and holiday memories.

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

    Materials

    • Wood slice ornament with a hole
    • Brown paint
    • Paint markers
    • Twine or ribbon

    Instructions

    1. Dip your finger in brown paint.
    2. Stamp one fingerprint for the head, one for the body, two for the arms, and two for the legs on the wood slice.
    3. Allow the paint to dry completely.
    4. Use paint and a small paintbrush or cotton swabs to add eyes, a smile, buttons, rosy cheeks, and white icing decorations.
    5. Thread twine or ribbon through the hole at the top to create a hanger.
    6. Hang your gingerbread man ornament on the Christmas tree or give it as a special keepsake gift.

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