Handprint Christmas Tree

This is such an easy Christmas craft to do with a little one. All you need is green finger paint, some glitter, and markers. Be sure to check out all our Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids.

 

Hand print crafts are my favorite.

I love little hands. Our little ones grow so fast and capturing a hand print as a keepsake is priceless.

When my friend, Rachel J., shared an idea of making a hand print Christmas tree, I was all over it.

I’ll be honest- I have no idea how moms can get their kids to make perfect little hand prints with no smudges or imperfections. I have yet to master this motherhood skill. I probably never will. I can never get those little hands to stay still when making a hand print. It just doesn’t happen in this house.

At first, I thought I might need to redo the Christmas trees. However, as they dried I was looking at them and just laughed. They are a perfect picture of life right now. Messy, smudged, and imperfect. Yet, with the right perspective, I can see beauty in the mess. I can see something wonderful being formed in the imperfection.

I might have even laminated them. (Nerd alert, I have a laminator). Our imperfect Christmas trees are being proudly displayed and will be for years to come.

I had my kids make four of them total. We are keeping two and two are going to grandparents. I think these will make a great gift for family members!