Free Christmas Tree Handprint Template
Every December, we pull out our favorite paints and revisit the messiest, sweetest tradition we started when my son was in preschool, this Christmas tree handprint template.
It’s simple, it’s personal, and every year his hands grow just a little bigger, which somehow makes it more special.
If you’re looking for a keepsake that captures a moment in time and still feels like a fun holiday activity, this printable is a great place to start.
Just grab some green paint, a few wipes, and let the handprints build a tree that’s completely their own.
Whether you hang it up, frame it, or turn it into a card, it’s a low-prep way to make Christmas crafting feel meaningful without a lot of fuss.
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Create Your Christmas Tree Handprint
Making a Christmas tree handprint art piece is simple and fun, and it adds a unique personal touch to your holiday decor.
It’s one of those crafts that doesn’t require much prep and turns out beautifully every time.
How to Use the Template
Start by printing the free Christmas tree handprint template, it’s designed to fill the whole page in portrait orientation. Cardstock works best if you want something sturdy enough to hang or save.
Set up a space where kids can get messy without stress. Have wipes or paper towels nearby, and let them choose their paint colors, classic green or something totally their own.
Step-by-Step Guide
Paint a thick layer onto your child’s hand using a brush.
If you’re going for a layered tree look, begin at the top and work downward, placing one handprint under the next with fingers pointing down.
Make sure they press firmly each time to get a full print.
Once it’s dry, they can decorate the star and presents with crayons, markers, or stickers, whatever adds that extra festive flair.
Creative Ways to Use the Christmas Tree Handprint
Once the paint dries, this handprint tree becomes more than a craft, it’s something you can use year after year.
We’ve turned ours into a homemade card by gluing it onto folded cardstock and adding a note inside. It also works as a gift tag or framed keepsake (don’t forget to add the year!).
You can punch a hole and hang it on the tree, laminate it to make a long-lasting ornament, or even top a wrapped present for a handmade touch.
Want more keepsake ideas? Check out our full collection of kids handprint art.
More Christmas Activities for Kids
Set up a festive Christmas treasure hunt with our free printable clues, perfect for adding a bit of mystery and excitement to your holiday plans.
Explore the parts of a Christmas tree with a simple labeling worksheet. It’s a fun way for kids to learn about everything from ornaments to branches while coloring.
Encourage reading with printable Christmas bookmarks. My son always enjoys picking his favorite design and slipping it into whichever holiday book we’re reading.
Print and color your own Christmas cards – an easy way for kids to send personal messages to family and friends.
Add a special touch to gifts with printable Christmas gift tags. Kids can color and customize each one to make their presents feel extra thoughtful.
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Books about Christmas Trees
Once your handprint tree is finished and drying, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a festive book. These Christmas tree stories have become favorites in our house, they’re cozy, meaningful, and great for reading together:
- Pick a Pine Tree – A beautifully illustrated story that captures the magic of turning a tree into a Christmas centerpiece.
- The Littlest Christmas Tree – A sweet tale about a tiny tree with a big heart, perfect for younger kids.
- Mr Willowby’s Christmas Tree – A classic rhyming story with a fun twist as one tree gets shared by many.
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Last Updated on 24 July 2025 by Clare Brown