Lately, I’ve been thinking about Christmas gifts. I know, it’s like months away. But I can’t help it. It’s all Pinterest’s fault. I see little Christmas gifts pop up and say, “I need to do that!” I just love homemade gifts from kids and I’ve got 2 whole boards dedicated to Gifts and Christmas.

Anywhoo. In the middle of all these gifts is a nice selection of HANDPRINT crafts. You know, your kids’ handprint? Well, I’ve found everything from paper and paint to real gifts that bring a tear to your eye! Ready?

TOP TEN HANDPRINT CRAFTS AND GIFTS FOR YOU AND YOUR KIDS!

1. Handprint Calendar

How cute is this? Each month is a different cute handprint that corresponds with the month! I actually did this one year for the grandparents. This version was WAY better than mine!

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2. Cloth & Canvas

Isn’t that gorgeous? I actually did this one last year, too. I did it with some of my son’s old baby blankets (how sweet is that?!) But it didn’t turn out as cute as this one. Still. I love it.

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3. Book Inspired Handprints

How cute is that? Thing 1 and Thing 2?!! I love it.

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4. Christmas Tree

I am TOTALLY doing this this year. I think I’m going to get the whole family in on it though and have everyone put their handprint on the tree. Wouldn’t that be a fun keepsake?

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5. The Family “Photo”

I love this as a gift for Father’s or Mother’s Day, for Grandparents or just for some beautiful (sentimental) art in your home!

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6. Ballerinas

I am also going to copy this one next year as a teacher gift for my daughter’s ballet teacher! I might not make a canvas of it, but even a card would be cute, don’t you think?

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7. Different Mediums

I absolutely adore this one because it’s not JUST handprints. I love mixing it with some cute paper/fabric to make it cute enough to be REAL decor!

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8. Fabric and Paper

This looks more like a craft I would have to do instead of the kids. But I love the fabric (or is that paper?) handprints. Plus, the wooden background makes me think of a camp craft. Might be fun to commemorate a year at camp, huh?

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9. Animals

There are so many adorable animals! I can’t believe how creative people are to come up with so many different animals from one shape. You could make a whole zoo!

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10. Paper Plate and Construction Paper

How could I leave this out? Reminds me of Super Sunny Day but also easy and versatile. You could do this to make a lion and more!

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Have you seen any good handprint ideas lately?

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