Birthday Handprint Art (6 Free Templates)

Birthday handprint art is one of those simple projects that manages to feel extra special every time.

Over the years, we’ve used these prints for cards, keepsakes, decorations, even wrapping paper, and they’ve always added a personal touch to the celebration.

These free printable handprint templates make it easy to create meaningful birthday crafts without much prep.

Whether you’re planning a party activity or just want something sweet to do at home, birthday handprint art is a fun way to turn messy hands into memories.

Balloon-themed birthday handprint printable with red, yellow, and blue handprints above a yellow gift box.

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Birthday Handprint Art Templates

These printable handprint templates are a fun way to celebrate a birthday with kids of any age.

Each page features a birthday-themed design, like presents, cupcakes, and balloons, with space for your child’s handprint to complete the picture.

Whether you’re crafting at home or in the classroom, these are easy to prep and fun to personalize.

Craft Supplies Needed:

cardstock (recommended for best results)
washable paints (these are the ones we use for all of our handprint art)
paintbrush
Wipes!! It helps to have these handy so you don’t make a complete mess of your table!

Birthday Gift

This template features a large wrapped present with a blank space at the top where your child’s fingerprints become the bow.

Use a small paintbrush to apply different colors to each fingertip for a multi-colored look, or go classic with a single color.

Once it’s dry, kids can write their name or a short birthday message underneath.

We’ve used this one on handmade cards and even turned it into a framed gift for grandparents, it always gets a smile.

Printable birthday craft showing a blue gift box with green ribbon and polka dots, accompanied by the phrase “A birthday delight, wrapped up so tight.” One sheet features green handprints above the box, while the other is blank, ready for decoration. Green beads and a bottle of green paint are also visible.

Birthday Cupcake

The cupcake design includes a candle on top, and your child’s full handprint becomes the flame.

Yellow, orange, and red layered together make it look like it’s flickering, but any color works. This one is especially popular with toddlers, the size of their little handprints fits perfectly above the candle.

Once dry, you can add glitter glue or stickers to the cupcake to make it even more festive.

Printable birthday handprint art featuring a whimsical cupcake with a purple candle and the phrase “Birthday bliss, with a cupcake kiss.” One sheet shows a yellow painted handprint as the candle flame, while the other is blank for kids to add their own handprint. Includes purple beads and a yellow paint bottle as decoration ideas.

Happy Birthday Hats

This template shows two birthday hats in a row, with space above each for handprints that act like celebratory bursts or party streamers.

You can use a different color for each handprint or let multiple kids add their own to the same page.

It makes a great classroom or party group activity. After the prints dry, kids can decorate the hats with markers, pom-poms, or cut-out shapes for a more hands-on craft.

Colorful birthday handprint printables featuring two party hats with bows and the phrase “Happy Birthday!” One sheet includes a purple handprint underneath the hats as a personal touch, while the other is blank for kids to add their own. Purple beads and a matching paint bottle complete the festive craft setup.

Birthday Girl

The birthday girl template shows a child in a party dress with space to add a handprint over the skirt portion. The print fills out the dress and makes it feel completely personalized.

Use pinks, reds, purples, or let kids go rainbow if they want something bold.

Once dry, kids can add small drawings or decorations around the page, or you can write the date in the corner and include it in a scrapbook.

Birthday handprint art printable featuring a cartoon girl in a red dress holding a cupcake with a lit candle, framed by the words “Happy Birthday!” One sheet includes a red handprint that extends her dress into a personalized design, while the second is left blank for DIY creativity. Red beads and a red paint bottle complete the fun birthday craft setup.

Birthday Boy

This version shows a birthday boy next to a wrapped gift, and the handprint turns into the bow on top.

If you’re using this as a party activity, it works well with a birthday message written at the bottom.

Some families even use it each year as a growth tracker, seeing how the handprint changes over time.

Birthday handprint printables featuring a cartoon boy in a party hat and "Birthday Boy" sash standing next to a stack of wrapped gifts, with “Happy Birthday!” written in green text. One version includes a red handprint on top of the presents as a fun craft element, while the other is blank for personalization. Red beads and red paint are also shown for creative inspiration.

Balloon

This template is one of the most colorful, you’ll paint your child’s hand and press it over the round balloon shapes to make them look like they’re floating.

You can use different colors for each balloon or let siblings each add their own handprint to create a shared piece of art.

Once finished, kids can draw the strings with a marker or glue on yarn to make it feel more 3D. It looks great taped up as party decor.

Bright and cheerful birthday handprint printables featuring three balloons above a yellow gift box with the phrase “Birthday fun, balloons for everyone.” One sheet includes red, yellow, and blue handprints stamped inside each balloon shape, while the second is blank for kids to add their own. Red beads and matching paint bottles add a fun and colorful craft vibe.

Creative Ways to Use the Birthday Handprints

These birthday handprint templates can be used in all sorts of creative ways, whether you’re making a card, decorating for a party, or just looking for a sweet keepsake to mark the day.

Here are some fun and simple ideas:

Memory book – Add a finished print to a scrapbook or journal to remember the day.
Birthday cards – Print the design on cardstock and fold to make a personalized handprint card. Add a message or drawing inside for a special touch.
Canvas art – Transfer the handprints to a blank canvas for a keepsake that lasts.
Wrapping paper – Let kids cover plain paper with colorful handprints to make their own gift wrap.
Party banner – Print, cut out, and string together multiple handprints for a handmade party decoration.

Looking for more low-prep birthday fun? Try our free birthday bingo printable, perfect for parties, classroom celebrations, or a quiet game at home.

More Free Birthday Activities

Planning a birthday celebration? These free printables pair well with the handprint art and add even more fun to the day:

Birthday treasure hunt clues – A fun way to turn gift-giving into a game. Kids follow rhyming clues to find their presents around the house.
Birthday scattergories – A quick party game that’s great for groups and gets everyone laughing.
Dinosaur birthday invitations – Perfect for younger kids who love dinosaurs. Easy to print and personalize.
Space-themed birthday invitations – Great for out-of-this-world parties, just print and send.

Gift guides for kids – Need birthday present ideas? We’ve rounded up our favorites by age and interest to make choosing easier.

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Birthday Books for Kids

These are some of our favorite birthday-themed books to read together, great for building excitement before the big day or winding down after the celebration.

Happy Birthday to You!. This Dr. Seuss classic is loud, silly, and full of fun. The rhymes are perfect for reading out loud, and the birthday message always gets a big smile.
Happy Birthday from The Very Hungry Caterpillar. We’ve always loved Carle’s bright illustrations, and this one is no exception. It’s sweet, simple, and just right for toddlers and preschoolers.
Happy Birthday, Mouse! This one is always a hit with kids who love the “If You Give…” series. Mouse is planning a party, and the story is just the right mix of fun and familiar chaos.

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Last Updated on 20 May 2025 by Clare Brown