Make Your Own Reindeer Handprint Ornaments!

A fun, festive craft for kids of all ages—using items you already have at home!

Materials You’ll Need:
  • Paper or cardstock
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
  • Optional: googly eyes, buttons, or pom-poms for the nose
  • String or ribbon for hanging
Instructions:
  1. Trace It: Place your child’s hand(s) on the paper and trace around it. Fingers = antlers! Can use both hands for different sizes of antlers! 
  2. Cut It Out: Carefully cut along the outline.
  3. Decorate Your Reindeer: Draw or glue on eyes, a nose, and a smile. Add a red pom-pom for Rudolph!
  4. Add a Hanger: Punch a hole at the top and thread a piece of string or ribbon for hanging.
  5. Display & Enjoy: Hang on your tree, create a garland, or gift to friends and family!
Fun Family Twist: Make a “family herd” by creating handprint reindeer from everyone in your household and compare sizes.

These adorable handprint reindeer are perfect for holiday decorating and make a fun family keepsake! Keep the creativity flowing in 2026 - Sign up for Imaginarium’s art classes for kids of all ages and let your little artists shine!