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Little handprint Christmas cards

20 minutes · Ages 3–5

Little handprint Christmas cards

Folded card, washable paint, a brush, a cloth

What you’ll need

Folded card, washable paint, a brush, a cloth

Make it your own

  1. Cover the table and fold a card in half.
  2. Help your child paint a palm and press it onto the front. Let it dry.
  3. Turn the print into a tree or reindeer using drawn details.
  4. Write a message together and choose someone to surprise.

Photo: cottonbro studio / Pexels. Christmas card-making inspiration. Illustrative craft inspiration; your finished project may look different.

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