The holidays are approaching and with prices rising, holiday cards are going up to close to $10 a card! Honestly, I’ve always preferred handmade cards anyway, as they hold more meaning. Plus, I always throw regular cards away (it’s such a waste) but I keep handmade cards. That’s why this handprint Christmas tree card is magical – it holds meaning, is a unique keepsake, and is made with love. Whether you’re looking for a Christmas handprint craft, handmade Christmas card, or a Christmas tree craft, this is the perfect craft to make!
And, if you’re looking for more crafts, try making this adorable paper plate snowman craft!
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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 Handprint Christmas Tree Card
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How To Make This Handprint Christmas Tree Card
1. Trace your child’s hand on green construction paper. Trace it toward the end of the paper so you can fold it.
2. Fold the construction paper 3 times so you will cut out 3 handprints. If you are using smaller construction paper, trace the hand 3 times on different pieces.
3. Cut out the handprints.
4. Fold the red construction paper in half to create the card.
5. Cut out a small tree trunk from the brown construction paper.
6. Use the star cutter to punch up a star in the yellow construction paper. If not using a star cutter, cut a star out of the yellow construction paper.
7. Glue the brown tree trunk at the bottom middle of the red construction paper.
8. Glue one handprint toward the left of the card. Slightly overlap it on top of the brown trunk.
9. Glue another handprint toward the right of the card. Slightly overlap it on top of the first handprint.
10. Glue the last handprint on top of the other 2 handprints.
11. Glue the yellow star on top of the handprint tree.
12. Glue pom poms on around the handprint to look like ornaments.
13. Write a heartfelt message inside your card!
Tips For This Handprint Christmas Tree Card
12×18 Red construction paper is best for the card because of how big the handprint tree is.
Kids can decorate the tree any way they’d like. Use pom poms, pipe cleaners, glitter glue, or any other craft supply to decorate the tree.
Christmas Crafts For Preschoolers
Paper Plate Santa Craft– With just a paper plate, a little paint, some cotton, and a few other basics, you can create a cheerful Santa face that makes the perfect decoration for home or classroom walls.
Snowman Sensory Bin– This Snowman Sensory Bin is the perfect hands-on activity for the season — calm, creative, and full of sensory exploration.
PrintHandprint Christmas Tree Card
Make an adorable handprint Christmas tree card with kids! This easy, heartfelt craft is perfect for holiday gifts or classroom keepsakes.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Category: Christmas, DIY
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
Instructions
- Trace hand on green construction paper. Trace it toward the end of the paper.
- Fold the construction paper 3 times. If you are using smaller construction paper, trace the hand 3 times on different pieces. As long as you have 3 handprints you are good!
- Cut out the handprints.
- Fold the red construction paper in half.
- Cut out a small tree trunk from the brown construction paper.
- Use the star cutter to punch up a star in the yellow construction paper. If not using a star cutter, cut a star out of the yellow construction paper.
- Glue the brown tree trunk at the bottom middle of the red construction paper.
- Glue one handprint toward the left of the card.
- Glue another handprint toward the right of the card.
- Glue the last handprint on top of the other 2 handprints.
- Glue the yellow star on top of the handprint tree.
- Glue pom poms on around the handprint to look like ornaments.
- Write a heartfelt message inside your card!
