How To Make A Christmas Reindeer Handprint Craft

If you’re looking for a festive craft that’ll have the kids giggling and covered in just the right amount of glue, this reindeer handprint craft is it!

It’s quick, adorable, and makes for the sweetest keepsake.

Every year, I pull out our old handprint crafts. You know, those little treasures that make you say, “Wow, remember when their hands were that tiny?”

This Christmas reindeer handprint will be one of those memory-makers.

Whether you trace their hands or let them paint and stamp away, it’s a fun, hands-on (literally!) project for little crafters.

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Christmas Reindeer Handprint Craft Supplies

Gather your goodies before you start. This simple hand reindeer craft uses just a few materials — most of which you probably already have tucked away in your craft drawer!

Supplies:

Light brown construction paper
Dark brown construction paper
Mixed color construction papers
Red pom pom
Black marker
Scissors
Glue stick

You can grab a pack of multi-colored construction paper on Amazon. It’s perfect for stocking up your holiday craft stash!

How to Make a Reindeer Handprint Craft

Follow these easy steps to create your own adorable reindeer handprint craft. Perfect for preschoolers, toddlers, or really anyone who still believes in the magic of Rudolph.

Step 1: Make Your Handprint

You can download the free printable template at the end of this post or trace your child’s own hand.

For this step, use dark brown paper and carefully cut it out. This will be your reindeer’s head.

If your little one loves a messy project, you can also paint their hand brown and stamp it on paper.

Brown and tan handprints cut out for reindeer craft with scissors beside

Step 2: Add the Antlers

Trace two smaller handprints on lighter brown paper.

Cut them out and glue one on each side of your larger brown handprint. These are your reindeer’s antlers!

With the black marker, draw a cute little smile.

Gluing tan handprints as antlers to brown reindeer handprint craft

Step 3: Give It Some Eyes

Cut two oval shapes from white paper and add black dots in the center with a marker. Glue them onto your reindeer to bring it to life.

Paper eyes cut out for reindeer handprint craft next to scissors

Step 4: Add the Nose

No reindeer is complete without a bright red nose! Glue on your red pom pom ball right in the center. (Rudolph would be proud!)

Reindeer handprint craft with glued eyes and red pom pom nose

Step 5: Add Little Details

Use your marker to shade the bottom of the fingers for hooves.

Then doodle Christmas light strings across the lighter brown handprints.

Reindeer handprint craft with doodled antlers and shaded hooves

Step 6: Decorate the Antlers

Cut small circles from colored construction paper and glue them on as the bulbs. Cute, right?

And that’s it. Your little reindeer is ready to prance right onto the fridge or Christmas card!

Colorful paper dots cut out for decorating reindeer craft

Finished reindeer handprint craft decorated with colorful lights

Fun Ways to Use Your Reindeer Handprint Craft

Once your adorable reindeer is complete, here are a few ways to use it beyond just the fridge display (though that’s a classic spot too!).

Turn It Into a Christmas Card

Glue your reindeer handprint onto folded cardstock and add a holiday message. Grandparents and teachers will love the handmade touch.

Create an Ornament

Print or trace a smaller version, laminate it, and punch a hole for ribbon. It makes a sweet keepsake to hang on your tree year after year.

Make Gift Tags

Shrink your reindeer design to tag size, punch a hole, and tie it to gifts. It’s the cutest way to personalize presents!

Use It for Classroom Crafts

This preschool Christmas craft is perfect for classroom art time. Easy to prep, quick to make, and full of holiday cheer.

Finished reindeer handprint craft with pom pom nose and colorful paper lights

Christmas Craft Magic in Minutes

There you have it. A cheerful Christmas reindeer handprint craft that’s equal parts easy and adorable!

Whether you trace, paint, or use the free printable template, this reindeer is bound to bring smiles (and maybe a little glitter) to your holiday season.

So pull out those craft supplies, pop on some carols, and start creating those magical memories.

More Christmas Handprint Crafts

If you loved this craft, be sure to check out these Christmas handprint crafts the kids will enjoy!

Reindeer Handprint Craft Template Download

Now for the download! If you don’t have the password as yet, signup is simple with an email address.

After you have your password, the link below will take you straight to the download.

Plus you will also have access to all of the other amazing free printables in the library. Yay!

Already a subscriber? Just enter the library from the button link below with your password. Then look for the “Christmas Reindeer Handprint Template”.

Printables in the freebies library are for personal use but if you wish to use this printable for your class, then you are more than welcome to do so.

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