Crayon Box Handprint Craft

June 20, 2026

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This back to school crayon box handprint craft is the cutest activity you’ll do with your kids all month! Turn a multi-colored handprint into bright crayons inside a crayon box. If you’re looking for a handprint craft, back to school craft, or crayon craft, this is the one to try!

a Crayon Box Handprint Craft that uses the handprint as crayons inside a construction paper crayon box

And, if you’re looking for more back to school crafts, try this paper plate school bus craft or this backpack craft.

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Supplies for this crayon craft- paint palette with colored paints, glue stick, markers, scissors, and a brush on a blue background.

What You’ll Need For This Crayon Box Handprint Craft

  • White cardstock
  • Washable paint in several colors
  • Paintbrush
  • Yellow construction paper
  • Green marker or green crayon
  • Black marker or black crayon
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
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How To Make A Crayon Box Handprint Craft

Paint each finger a different color.

Child's hand with multicolored painted fingers (blue, red, green, purple) during finger painting activity; paint palette in background.

Press the painted hand onto a piece of white cardstock.

White sheet with multicolored fingerprint paint marks (blue, green, red, purple, orange) near a paint palette on the left side for this back to school craft

Allow the paint to dry completely.

Cut out a yellow crayon box shape from construction paper.

Yellow construction paper cut into the shape of a crayon box on a light blue workspace with scissors and a craft knife nearby.

Write “Crayons” on the front of the box with a black marker.

Add green decorative lines or details to the crayon box.

Yellow construction paper cut into the shape of a crayon box with "crayons" written on it on a light blue workspace with scissors and a craft knife nearby.

Glue the crayon box across the bottom of the fingers so the painted fingers stick out of the top like crayons.

Rainbow-colored handprint art on yellow card, with crayons and glue stick nearby for a kids' craft.

Carefully cut around the outside of the completed handprint crayon box craft.

Variations For This Crayon Box Handprint Craft

a Crayon Box Handprint Craft that uses the handprint as crayons inside a construction paper crayon box

Glitter crayons: Brush glue over each dried finger crayon and add a different color of glitter to each one for a sparkly and extra special version kids love.

Name crayon box: Write the child’s name on the crayon box portion of the craft for an adorable personalized back to school keepsake.

Stamped crayon tips: Dip the fingertips in a slightly darker shade of the same color to create a realistic crayon tip effect that makes the finished craft look extra realistic.

Back To School Crafts For Kids

Mo Willems Inspired Pigeon Craft– Create an adorable pigeon craft using a handprint! It’s a cute craft that pairs perfectly with the Pigeon books!

A-Z Alphabet Crafts – These alphabet crafts are a great resource for your letter of the week activities! It includes 26 construction paper crafts that kids will love.

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This crayon box handprint craft is the most adorable back to school keepsake for kids! Easy to make and perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners.

  • Author: stacie
  • Prep Time: 15 + dry time
  • Total Time: 15 + dry time
  • Category: Activities, Back to School, Crafts, DIY
  • Method: Step-by-Step

Materials

     White cardstock

     Washable paint in several colors

     Paintbrush

     Yellow construction paper

     Green marker or green crayon

     Black marker or black crayon

     Scissors

     Glue stick

Instructions

1.   Paint each finger a different color.

2.   Press the painted hand onto a piece of white cardstock.

3.   Allow the paint to dry completely.

4.   Cut out a yellow crayon box shape from construction paper.

5.   Write “Crayons” on the front of the box with a black marker.

6.   Add green decorative lines or details to the crayon box.

7.   Glue the crayon box across the bottom of the fingers so the painted fingers stick out of the top like crayons.

8.   Carefully cut around the outside of the completed handprint crayon box craft.

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Stacie is a former first grade teacher who loves to share educational activities to help kids learn, grow, and develop! She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Child Development with a focus on Mental Health.

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