Easy Handprint Christmas Tree Craft for Kids

Get your kids excited for the holidays with this fun and festive handprint Christmas tree craft! It’s a sweet way to capture those little hands while letting your child create a keepsake you’ll treasure for years.

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With just a few simple supplies, kids can turn their handprints into a colorful Christmas tree that’s perfect for hanging on the wall, gifting to grandparents, or adding to your holiday décor. It’s creative, meaningful, and so much fun—exactly the kind of project that makes Christmastime feel extra magical.

Supplies You’ll Need:

To make this diy handprint Christmas tree, gather these materials:

Construction paper
Toilet paper roll
Marker or pencil (for tracing)
Scissors
Glue stick

Christmas Tree Made Out of Handprints

Step 1. Trace and Cut the Handprints

Place a hand near the corner of a sheet of green construction paper and trace it. Fold the paper so the traced handprint sits on top of three more layers. Cut along the traced lines to create four identical handprints at once.

tracing handprint on green construction paper

2. Build the Tree Shape

Arrange the handprints so they overlap slightly, creating a layered Christmas tree shape. Glue them together where they meet, like in the image below.

handprints glued together to make christmas tree

3. Attach the Trunk

Stand a toilet paper roll upright. Glue the handprint tree to the front of the roll, so it becomes the trunk and helps the tree stand.

handprint tree glued to toliet paper roll

4. Cut Out Ornaments

Cut small red circles from red construction paper and glue them onto the tree as ornaments. Then grab your yellow construction paper and cut out a star for the top of your tree. Gather and cut out any other unique ornaments you’d like to add.

christmas tree ornaments made for the tree

Looking for more Christmas projects? Try our Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Craft or Bow Tie Pasta Christmas Wreath Craft next!

5. Assemble Your Handprint Christmas Tree

Now, the fun part. Finish assembling your handprint Christmas tree!

Assemble the xmas tree with green construction paper

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Tips for Success

Let kids add glitter glue or stickers for an extra festive touch.
Add a piece of string or ribbon at the top.
Use a paper puncher and punch a hole in the top of the star. Then hang your tree up as decor around the house.

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