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DIY Reindeer Handprint Craft

ByKate Tekurio

This Reindeer Handprint Craft is one of those simple, heart-melting projects that turns messy moments into keepsakes you’ll actually save.

It’s quick, low-stress, and ridiculously cute, making it perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and tired moms who still want a little holiday sparkle on their fridge.

My toddlers loved making it, so I know yours will too!

Christmas Reindeer Handprint Craft

Benefits of Making a Christmas Reindeer Handprint Craft with Kids

  • Cutting, gluing, and coloring may look like play, but it’s secretly building tiny hand muscles and improving coordination.
  • The mix of paper, pom-poms, and markers? Instant mini sensory adventure your toddler will love.
  • Hang that reindeer on the fridge and watch their face light up pride overload.
  • “R for Reindeer!” moments pop up naturally, boosting language and storytelling skills without even trying.
  • And the best part? Super low-prep, all fun, zero-stress holiday magic in minutes.

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Supplies Needed

You’ll need:

  • Construction papers
  • Marker (black or dark brown works great for outlining and doodling)
  • Scissors (child-safe if your little crafter is helping)
  • Glue stick or school glue
  • Red pom pom
  • Optional: Googly eyes, glitter, or sequins

Step-by-Step Instructions

This Hand Reindeer Craft is super easy to make and gives such sweet results. Follow these steps to create your own festive Handprint Card Ideas or Christmas Craft Reindeer masterpiece.

Christmas Reindeer Handprint Craft for Toddlers: Step 1
  1. Step One: Place your child’s hand on brown construction paper, trace around it, and carefully cut it out.

    Trace two smaller handprints on lighter brown paper, cut them out, and glue them to the top or sides of the larger handprint. These become the antlers.
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  1. Step Two: Cut two small oblong shapes from white paper, use a marker to make black dots for pupils, and glue them near the top center of your reindeer face. You can also use googly eyes.

    Glue a bright red pom pom ball right in the middle.
Christmas Reindeer Handprint Craft for Kids
  1. Step Three: Use a marker to shade the bottom part of each finger (this creates texture and looks like fur). Add a smile or doodle fun expressions kids love this part!
Christmas Reindeer Handprint Craft for Toddlers
  1. Step Four: Using your marker, draw curly light strings around the smaller handprints (antlers).

    Cut out small circles from different colored papers and glue them on.
Christmas Reindeer Handprint Craft
  1. Step Five: Once dry, your Hand Reindeer Craft can be glued onto a folded cardstock to make a handmade card, or framed as a Baby Handprint Christmas Card keepsake. It’s also a great addition to your holiday wall display or classroom board.

Final Thoughts

This Christmas Reindeer Handprint Craft isn’t just a craft it’s a memory in the making. Tiny handprint reindeer, a squishy red pom-pom nose, and sticky little fingers full of giggles pure holiday magic.

Every year it gets better on the tree, on the fridge, or as a keepsake card for grandparents. Quick, simple, and full of love crafting with little ones doesn’t get any sweeter.

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