Reindeer handprint crafts are a sweet, low-mess way to turn a short afternoon into a holiday keepsake. With paint, paper, glue, and a few simple extras, kids can create festive projects before nap time—no complicated cutting or long drying periods required.
1. Classic Handprint Reindeer
Paint a child’s palm brown and press it onto paper. The fingers become antlers! Add googly eyes, a red pom-pom nose, and a drawn-on smile.
2. Reindeer Gift Tags
Make tiny brown handprints on cardstock, cut around them, and add a name on the back. Punch a hole at the top for ribbon.
3. Paper Plate Reindeer
Glue a brown handprint to the top of a paper plate for antlers. Add eyes, ears, and a red nose to create a cheerful reindeer face.
4. Reindeer Christmas Cards
Fold cardstock in half and stamp a handprint on the front. Write “Merry Christmas” inside for an easy card grandparents will love.
5. Handprint Reindeer Ornament
Trace a hand on craft foam or thick cardboard, cut it out, and decorate it like Rudolph. Add a loop of string for hanging.
6. Snowy Reindeer Scene
Stamp a brown handprint onto blue paper, then dab white paint around it with a cotton ball for snow. A few stars complete the scene.
7. Reindeer Bookmark
Glue a small handprint reindeer onto a strip of cardstock. Laminate it with clear contact paper for a gift that lasts beyond the holidays.
8. Reindeer Puppet
Attach a handprint reindeer to a craft stick. Kids can use their puppets for a quick holiday story or pretend play.
9. Reindeer Garland
Create several handprint reindeer, cut them out, and tape or glue them onto yarn. Hang the garland across a window or mantel.
10. Keepsake Canvas Reindeer
Use a small canvas for a handprint reindeer that can be displayed every year. Write the child’s name and date underneath.
Set out supplies before inviting kids to the table, and keep a few wipes nearby for speedy cleanup. These simple projects celebrate little hands—and make big holiday memories.
