Whether crafting Christmas ornaments with your children is a cherished family tradition or you’re looking for a homemade Christmas present for grandparents, these handprint Christmas ornaments offer plenty of creative inspiration.
Most of these are handmade salt dough handprint ornaments, but you’ll also discover ideas featuring paper and plastic balls. There are handprint Christmas ornaments suitable for everyone, from a baby’s first Christmas to projects for toddlers, preschoolers, and older children.
For ideas that go beyond handprints, explore this collection of 90 ornaments children can create.
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Handprint Christmas ornaments
Salt dough handprint ornaments remain a favorite. Although I can’t provide a salt dough recipe (I prefer clay because I find it more durable), I can share many suggestions for decorating these salt dough handprints.
Handprint Christmas tree ornament – The fingerprint decorations and star make this Christmas tree especially charming.
Handprint reindeer – This adorable reindeer has googly eyes and a pom pom nose. The only thing missing is a smile.
Santa ornament – Although a thick ornament can require more drying time, it will be sturdier, allowing you to enjoy it for years without worrying that it might break at any moment.
Handprint elf ornament – Notice all the intricate features! This salt dough ornament has been elevated to another level.
Santa ornament – This ornament is absolutely adorable.
Snowman keepsake – Since this is a heavier ornament made from two handprints, consider hanging it near the bottom of your Christmas tree.
Handprint photo ornament – Including a photograph adds an especially personal element to this handprint ornament.
Salt dough handprint ornament – The uncomplicated design of this ornament is one of my favorite features.
Mitten ornament – This decoration pairs nicely with the book The Mitten.
Handprint Christmas ornament – A sophisticated decoration in black and white.
Robin ornament – A lovely representation of winter.
Reindeer ornament – The red pom-pom adds a lovely touch to this decoration.
Santa handprint – Here is another take on the Santa ornament.
Christmas tree ornament – There is always room for more Christmas tree decorations.
Handprint ornament – Add your child’s name to the decoration as well.
Heart handprint ornament – The glitter on this handprint decoration is a wonderful detail.
The Grinch handprint – Craft this decoration before or after watching the film.
Trolls ornament – Make a decoration featuring your child’s favorite character.
Handprint ornament – The variety of colors and lovely patterns makes this one special.
Elf handprint ornament – Santa relies on his helpful little assistants.
Handprint paper Christmas ornaments
The following four decorations are crafted from paper. As a result, they are simple to create and do not need extra drying time like salt dough ornaments. Make them and place them on the tree immediately.
Reindeer ornament – This is an adorable idea for a reindeer decoration.
Handprint ornament – Choose colorful or patterned paper, then laminate the decoration.
Handprint Christmas ornaments – You can also turn these decorations into gift tags.
Angel handprint – A lovely decoration for the top of the tree.
DIY ball Christmas ornaments
For the final four ideas, use plastic ball Christmas decorations.
Handprint ornament – This design celebrates a baby’s very first Christmas.
Snowmen ornament – Once the paint has dried, add the smaller details.
Snowmen Christmas ornament – Decorate the snowmen with more than just paint.
Santa handprint ornament – The use of a black plastic ball decoration is a clever idea.