Handprint Tree Christmas Card
September 6, 2026
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Make Christmas extra special this year and gift this handprint tree Christmas card to a loved one! Made with construction paper and pom poms, this budget-friendly Christmas craft is a great choice for a Christmas card. Instead of paying over eight dollars for a card that will be thrown away, create a free keepsake card using supplies you already own.
And, if you want more fun Christmas ideas, try this fizzy candy cane experiment!
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1. Trace hand on green construction paper. Trace it toward the end of the paper.
2. Fold the construction paper 3 times. If you are using smaller construction paper, trace the hand 3 times on different pieces. The end result should be 3 separate handprints.
3. Cut out the handprints.
4. Fold the red construction paper in half to form a card.
5. Cut out a small tree trunk from the brown construction paper.
6. Use the star cutter to punch up a star in the yellow construction paper. If not using a star cutter, cut a star out of the yellow construction paper.
7. Glue the brown tree trunk at the bottom middle of the red construction paper.
8. Glue one handprint toward the left of the card.
9. Glue another handprint toward the right of the card.
10. Glue the last handprint on top of the other 2 handprints.
11. Glue the yellow star on top of the handprint tree.
12. Glue pom poms on around the handprint to look like ornaments.
13. Write a heartfelt message inside your card!
Fun Variations and Tips For This Handprint Tree Christmas Card
12×18 Red construction paper is best for the card because of how big the handprint tree comes out.
Decorate the tree with sequins, rhinestones, or any other craft supplies. Glitter is messy but always looks amazing (or try glitter glue!)
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Popsicle Stick Gingerbread House– A Popsicle Stick Gingerbread House craft is the perfect mix of cozy creativity and holiday charm. This project turns a few simple supplies into an adorable Christmas decoration that looks like it came straight from a storybook.
Handprint Tree Christmas Card
Make a heartfelt handprint tree Christmas card with kids! Perfect for creating a meaningful holiday keepsake for family and friends.
- Prep Time: 5
- Total Time: 20
- Category: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Handprint Craft
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- Green construction paper
- Red construction paper 12×18
- Brown construction paper
- Yellow construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Christmas pom poms
Instructions
- Trace hand on green construction paper. Trace it toward the end.
- Fold the construction paper 3 times. If you are using smaller construction paper, trace the hand 3 times on different pieces. As long as you have 3 handprints you are good!
- Cut out the handprints.
- Fold the red construction paper in half.
- Cut out a small tree trunk from the brown construction paper.
- Use the star cutter to punch up a star in the yellow construction paper. If not using a star cutter, cut a star out of the yellow construction paper.
- Glue the brown tree trunk at the bottom middle of the red construction paper.
- Glue one handprint toward the left of the card.
- Glue another handprint toward the right of the card.
- Glue the last handprint on top of the other 2 handprints.
- Glue the yellow star on top of the handprint tree.
- Glue pom poms on around the handprint to look like ornaments.
- Write a heartfelt message inside your card!
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