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.
And, if you’re looking for more Christmas ornaments, try making this popsicle stick snowman ornament!
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Christmas Books For Preschoolers
Llama Llama Jingle Bells– Join Llama as he prepares for Christmas day! From decorating the house to baking cookies for Santa, this book is filled with Christmas traditions.
We Disagree About This Tree– I was gifted this book from Candlewick Press last year and it has become a favorite of mine! Mouse and Bear disagree about how to decorate and put up the Christmas tree. Will they be able to compromise or will the holiday be ruined?
What You’ll Need For This Fingerprint Gingerbread Man Keepsake Ornament
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How To Make This Fingerprint Gingerbread Man Keepsake Ornament
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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PrintFingerprint Gingerbread Man Keepsake Ornament
Make a fingerprint gingerbread man keepsake ornament with kids! An easy handmade Christmas craft that’s perfect for gifts and holiday memories.
- 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
- Dip your finger in brown paint.
- Stamp one fingerprint for the head, one for the body, two for the arms, and two for the legs on the wood slice.
- Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Use paint and a small paintbrush or cotton swabs to add eyes, a smile, buttons, rosy cheeks, and white icing decorations.
- Thread twine or ribbon through the hole at the top to create a hanger.
- Hang your gingerbread man ornament on the Christmas tree or give it as a special keepsake gift.
