Raise your hand if you enjoy handprint crafts as much as I do! Here is a collection of my favorite handprint art ideas for everyday fun, holiday memories or to give as keepsake gifts.
Raise your hand if you love handprint crafts! (Sorry. I had to.)
Seriously though, there’s a reason these projects have been around forever. They’re cute, they’re easy, and years later you’ll pull one out of a memory box and immediately wonder how those tiny little hands ever belonged to a real human.
One minute your child is covering the kitchen table in paint and demanding seventeen snacks. The next minute they’re taller than you and driving a car. Ask me how I know.
That’s why I love handprint crafts. They’re part art project, part keepsake, and part time capsule. Whether you’re making animals, holiday decorations, gifts for grandparents, or fun rainy-day activities, these projects capture a moment you can never get back.
In this collection, you’ll find some of the best ideas for turning handprints into butterflies, dinosaurs, Christmas trees, flowers, keepsakes, and more. There are plenty of creative ways to transform a simple painted hand into something surprisingly adorable.
Many of these handprint crafts are easy enough for younger kids, while others make wonderful gifts and decorations that adults will want to hang onto forever. If you’re looking for handprint art ideas, you’ve come to the right place.
Grab the washable paint, a stack of paper towels, and maybe an extra pack of baby wipes. Trust me on that last one. Then scroll through these handprint craft ideas and discover some of the best projects for creating memories with kids that will last long after the paint dries.
Handprint Art Ideas
This list is divided into animals, everyday projects, holiday, and then gifts/keepsakes. Enjoy!
Handprint Animals
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Handprint Bee
Your littles can create an adorable buzzing bumblebee using their very own handprints in this simple yet delightful painting craft!
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Handprint Butterfly
This handprint butterfly craft is SO CUTE and it’s so simple to make. Hold the popsicle stick to turn your butterfly into a puppet – the wings flutter as you move it through the air!
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Lion Masks
Are your kids wildlife fans? Children will love making and wearing these adorable handprint and paper plate lion masks. These easy to make animal masks are super fun for the dressing up box and a great way to inspire dramatic play and storytelling.
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Handprint Fish Craft
This adorable fish is perfect for an under the sea theme or summer craft activity for kids!
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Handprint Flamingo
Creating your own vibrant hot pink flamingos is a breeze with just card stock paper, glue, and a dash of glitter.
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Cute Dinosaur
This handprint dinosaur craft is perfect for dino lovers! A fun, messy art project with washable paint—great for keepsakes, Father’s Day, or classroom fun.
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Owl Handprint
Embrace the spirit of autumn with this delightful owl handprint craft. The finished product can serve as a craft, keepsake, or a heartfelt gift!
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Handprint Peacock Painting
Who knew you could make a peacock with just your palm and the tip of your fingers? Follow this easy tutorial to create your own peacock painting!
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Handprint Crab Shirt
Turn a plain T-shirt into a playful crab design using painted handprints. Perfect for beach trips, summer vacations, and ocean lovers.
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Handprint Elephant Canvas
Create a sweet elephant scene with handprints and paint on canvas. This adorable project makes a wonderful nursery keepsake.
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Handprint Octopus
Make a colorful octopus from some handprint and pretty paper. A fun choice for ocean-themed learning units.
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Handprint Unicorn
This magical unicorn combines a handprint with colorful paper details for a whimsical craft that sparks plenty of imagination.
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Everyday Handprint Crafts
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Superhero Handprints
Make this easy superhero craft that can be used for birthday parties or as a card for Father's Day! Make Ninja Turtles, Batman, and Spiderman handprint cards your superhero fan will love.
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Handprint Flower Bouquet
A bouquet made from handprints is a heartfelt gift for Mother's Day, birthdays, grandparents, or just because.
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Handprint Ice Cream Art
A toddler craft that is fun to make and cute enough to display! This ice cream art uses watercolors for easy clean up.
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Handprint Campfire
A great camping craft for children of all ages, this campfire features handprint flames and metallic marker stars.
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Handprint Doodle Art
Markers and construction paper are all you need to make this creative art project. Children will enjoy filling in the doodles!
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Handprint Rainbow Art
This rainbow painting using hands will allow your littles to get really “hands-on”! Children will love exploring color mixing and blending as they create their art.
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Handprint Cactus
The best part of these paper cacti? You don’t need a green thumb to give a beautiful botanical gift this year. All you need are some craft supplies and a lot of love in your heart, so let’s get started.
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Handprint Family Tree
Celebrate your family with this meaningful handprint canvas art craft, perfect for showcasing your unique family tree. Each family member's handprint creates a branch, forming a beautiful and personal piece of art to proudly display in your home.
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Handprint Sunflower
Bright yellow handprints become cheerful sunflower petals in this easy craft that's perfect for spring and summer decorating.
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Handprint Monster Cards
Turn handprints into silly monsters with googly eyes and colorful paper. No two creations will ever look exactly alike.
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Handprint Rocket
Blast off into creativity with a rocket powered by a painted handprint flame. Great for little space enthusiasts.
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Holiday Handprint Crafts
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Paper Bag Chinese Dragon Puppet
I love that this paper bag puppet uses handprints, paint, and glitter to let even the littlest kids in on the action. So easy to make, and you probably already have the supplies on hand. A great Chinese New Year craft idea!
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Handprint Easter Bunny
I love a good handprint project. Don’t you? They are a perfect way to put a little love into a gift or project, and add just the perfect touch to an Easter gift for friends or family.
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Easter Handprint Cards
These are the cutest handmade Easter cards for preschoolers to make. Littles will love making their own handprint sheep, chick, and bunny! They only require a few supplies.
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Handprint Flag Shirt
Create a patriotic kid's shirt to wear all summer long! Great for showing your love for the USA.
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Handprint Leaf Wreath
Create adorable handprint leaves as a fun and easy fall craft! Perfect for classrooms or as sweet seasonal keepsakes.
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Easy Handprint Zombies
If you have boys or girls at home that love zombies, they’re going to have a blast making this zombie handprint craft. Not spooky at all, these zombies are a perfect Halloween craft for kids.
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Easy Halloween Handprints
These are the cutest handprint crafts for kids ever – and they’re for Halloween! Get some footprint ideas too. We've also got more ideas for the holiday here.
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Thanksgiving Handprint Tree
This Thanksgiving handprint tree is a great way to teach children about being thankful. It helps them to realize how blessed they really are!
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Handprint Turkey
This handprint turkey printable is the cutest project and makes an excellent gift for Thanksgiving! Make this handprint project in about five minutes.
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Handprint Christmas Tree
Layer green handprints to create a festive Christmas tree that doubles as holiday decor and a treasured keepsake.
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Handprint Santa Jars
I love these Santa handprint jars for decor or gifts! Though I have to say, these kids' handprints make a great teacher appreciation gift for the holidays. Fill them with a teacher's favorite goodies.
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Handprint Ornament
Make these hand print Christmas ornaments using this simple tutorial that includes a reindeer, Santa, and a Christmas tree.
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Handprint Angel
A simple handprint angel craft kids will love to create during the Christmas season this year. They make a great keepsake, too. I love the little tinsel halo!
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DIY Handprint Gifts or Keepsakes
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Handprint Apron
This one was made for grandma with all the little handprints on the front, but it's a great gift for the parents too! Use fabric paint to make it permanent.
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Handprint Mug
Using a little paint and the proper coating, you can make this handprint mug for Mother or Father's Day in no time. Add a child's handprint, their name, and the year to create a sentimental gift that they can use long after the kids grow up.
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Floral Handprint Wreath
A beautiful handprint flower wreath perfect for a Mother's Day gift or as a keepsake for grandparents!
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Mother’s Day Handprint Canvas
This Mother’s Day craft is one that you can treasure year after year – use this cute handprint art on canvas to measure the growth of your children!
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Clay Handprint Jewelry Dish
Think of your child's tiny little hand every time you take off your rings before bed! This is a great Mother's Day gift idea.
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Handprint Pillow
Give mom or Grandmom a pillow they will treasure with this handprint flower pillow. Add the date and you could create a new one each year!
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Handprint Oven Mitt
Create a handprint oven mitt to add with a homemade treat as a gift for grandparents! I love the little note with it. These kitchen towels are cute too!
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Handprint Stepping Stones
Turn your handprints into stepping stones for your walkway or garden. They even show a pawprint version for your pup!
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Handprint Keychain
Give dad a helping hand with this handprint keychain made using Shrinky Dinks! A fun idea as a Father's Day gift.
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Salt Dough Handprint Keepsake
Salt dough is incredibly easy to make! In this project you can use it to capture handprints in beautiful keepsakes (these are ornaments) that can be kept for years.
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Handprint Mother’s Day Card
Make this cute Mother's Day card using children's hands, and don't forget to add the darling poem to go with it!
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Handprint Father’s Day Card
Two handprints are all you need to create a fun card that shows exactly how much children love their dad! Super easy to make with paper.
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Are you inspired? Which craft will you try first? Let me know in the comments and then check out these other fun ideas:
Bottle Caps • Cardboard • Clothespins • Crafts for Boys • Crafts for Girls • Egg Cartons • Mod Podge • Paper Mache • Paper Towel Rolls • Pipe Cleaners • Popsicle Sticks • Recycled • Toilet Paper Rolls
