Free Easter Handprint Craft Printable (6 Keepsake Templates)

An easter handprint craft printable is one of those activities that always looks simple on paper… and then somehow turns into paint on elbows and the table.

But it’s still one of my favorite seasonal crafts because the finished result is something you’ll actually keep.

These six printable templates (bunny, chick, carrot, and a few extra designs) are easy to prep and realistic to do with preschool and early elementary kids.

You just print the page, add paint, press their little hand down once, and you’re done. It’s quick enough for a classroom and special enough to tuck away in a memory box when Easter is over.

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Handprint Craft for Easter

These Easter handprint templates are designed to be simple. Print them on cardstock if you have it (it holds washable paint much better), set out a few small paintbrushes or foam brushes, and keep a pack of wipes nearby. That’s honestly all you need.

Each design prints on a full page, and you can find the PDF at the bottom of this post. Let the paint dry fully before stacking or framing, thicker paint takes longer than you think.

Handprint Carrot Tops

The carrot page reads:
“Handprint carrot tops, growing so fine. Hoppy Easter from this little hand of mine!”

Paint your child’s hand green and press it just above the carrot to create the leafy top. A thin layer of washable tempera paint works best, too much and the fingers blur together. Press firmly once and lift straight up. No sliding or twisting (that’s usually what causes smudges).

Hoppy Easter Chick (Nest Design)

This template creates a little chick resting in a handprint nest.

Brush yellow or brown paint onto the palm and press it beneath the chick to form the nest shape. If you’re working with younger kids, I’d recommend doing one print at a time rather than lining up multiple pages. It keeps the mess manageable.

Once dry, adding a name and date turns it into a keepsake you’ll actually want to save.

Love this one? You’ll find even more seasonal designs in our spring handprint art collection, perfect for April and beyond.

Easter Bunny (Handprint Ears)

The bunny template uses handprints as ears, which is always a hit.

Stamp one painted hand on each side above the bunny’s head. Softer shades of pink tend to show detail better than darker colors. If the first print is lighter than expected, let it dry completely before layering another, trying to “fix” wet paint rarely ends well.

Easter Chick

This design uses a single handprint as the chick’s body.

Position the painted hand just above the printed feet and press down evenly across the fingers and palm. Lift straight up to keep the outline clean. Once the paint has dried, you can leave it simple or add small details like googly eyes.

Looking for egg fillers that aren’t just chocolate? Here are our favorite non-candy Easter surprises kids actually get excited about.

Rainbow Handprint Art

For the rainbow page, press painted handprints at the ends of the arches. Using different colors for each print gives it a cheerful, layered look. A foam brush helps spread paint evenly without overloading the hand.

This one works especially well if you’re crafting with mixed ages, everyone can choose their own color combination.

Unicorn Handprint

The unicorn template uses handprints as decorative accents.

Lighter shades like lavender or pastel pink tend to photograph nicely if you’re sharing these with family. Press once firmly and lift straight up. This is probably the quickest of the six designs if you’re short on time.

See all of our handprint art printables for every season, from holidays to everyday keepsake crafts.

Other Easter Activities

If you’re planning a full Easter week of activities, here are a few more favorites we’ve actually used over the years:

• Easter bingo cards printable – Easy to set up and surprisingly competitive, even with older kids. Great for family gatherings or co-op groups.
• Easter printable cipher wheel – This one works best for elementary kids who love secret codes. It keeps them busy longer than you’d expect.
• Easter counting worksheets for preschoolers – Simple number practice with eggs and bunnies. Perfect if you want something quiet and low-prep.
• Free printable Easter placemats – I like setting these out before Easter dinner so little ones have something to do while everyone’s cooking.
• Outdoor Easter scavenger hunt clues – If you want to stretch the egg hunt out a bit longer, these clue-based hunts make it feel more like an adventure.

Easter Books to Pair With This Craft

After we finish an Easter handprint craft printable, I usually like to slow things down with a picture book. It keeps the theme going without adding more mess, and it helps little ones reset while the paint dries. These three are easy wins for preschool and early elementary.

The Easter Egg by Jan Brett – This one feels special every time we read it. The illustrations are so detailed that kids naturally linger on each page, spotting tiny extras in the borders. It pairs perfectly with the bunny handprint template, especially if you want to talk about helping, trying your best, and not giving up.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Chick! by Lucille Colandro – If your kids are wiggly and still covered in paint, this is the one. It’s silly, predictable, and easy to read with lots of expression. It works especially well before doing the chick handprint, they’ll already be laughing before you even open the paint.

Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure by James Dean – Pete keeps things calm and colorful. This is a great choice if you’ve got early readers who want something familiar and low-pressure. It transitions nicely from storytime into a simple Easter craft without everything feeling over-the-top.

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Last Updated on 24 February 2026 by Clare Brown