I can't believe that Christmas is almost here already (where did 2021 go?!). If you need a last minute gift, you'll love this handprint reindeer craft for toddlers or preschoolers. It's super easy to make and your toddler is sure to love it! Older kids can even make these all on their own. Follow the step by step directions below to make your own reindeer handprint.
Looking for more Christmas handprint crafts? We have a fun selection of Christmas handprint cards that include a handprint reindeer card that is made with siblings' handprints.
- Clothespin reindeer
- Footprint Reindeer
- Reindeer template (to make a paper reindeer craft)
- Reindeer colouring sheets (to make reindeer pop art)
Some of our favourite gifts to make are keepsake gifts for family and this reindeer handprint craft is perfect for that. You can laminate it and make a hanging ornament with some ribbon, create a cute Christmas card, or even put it in a small frame with the words "Merry Christmas 2021" on it.
There are so many ideas that would be so cute for this handprint reindeer! It also makes a great indoor craft activity while school is out too. It would go great to make before or after reading a Christmas story.
Scroll down below to get started making your own reindeer handprint!
Reindeer Handprint Craft
Handprint reindeer - supplies
- Large roll of paper
- Paint - brown
- Googly eyes
- Red buttons (or gems)
- Glue stick
- Pen - gold
- Scissors
How to make your reindeer handprint
STEP ONE: Gather up all your supplies
Before you get started, gather up everything you need to make it easier. The attention span of toddlers is pretty short, so we want to make sure we aren't wasting time running around finding things.
Roll out your paper before you start.
STEP TWO: Paint reindeer handprints
Take your child's hand and paint the entirety of their palm with your brown paint. They may want to do this themselves as my little boy did here!
Next, press your toddlers hands on to the rolled out paper. Try to press their hands down firmly, keeping them still as you do so. We chose to make lots of reindeers so we covered our paper in handprints (some came out better than others).
Leave the handprints to dry.
STEP THREE: Decorate reindeer handprints
Next, invite your toddler to help you decorate the reindeer! Glue on the googly eyes, buttons, and gems and use the gold pen to add details.
You can turn your handprints into either a reindeer head or the full body reindeer - you decide!
STEP FOUR: Finalise your reindeer handprint craft
To finalise the craft, decide what you want to use your reindeer handprints for and cut out each handprint you made. You can use them for Christmas cards, Christmas tags, or laminate them and turn them into hanging ornaments.
You may also want to date the back if you'll be using it as a keepsake gift.
We hope you enjoy helping your toddler or older kids to make this fun reindeer handprint craft! It makes such a great keepsake gift or decoration for your home or to gift to loved ones. They are sure to love this handprint reindeer!
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