Handprint & Fingerprint & Footprint Crafts

This Thanksgiving, invite your child to join you in spicing up the season! A bit of love and laughter will add to the fun and then you all can enjoy this enticing turkey when you're done. So harvest up any little wild Indians or petite pilgrims and see who can create the most awesome autumn turkey!

Materials

* White glue
* Shallow container
* Construction paper, small paper plate, or small aluminum pie pan
* Pumpkin pie spice, allspice, ground cinnamon, or ground nutmeg
* Black and red markers

Trace the child's hands with fingers apart onto the paper. The fingers will be the tuff of the rooster.

Material:

Construction paper
Pencil/crayons

Save your childrens' hand prints and get a cute Christmas wreath with this holiday craft project.

Material:

Construction paper (different colors)
Ribbon
Glue

A cute Thanksgiving turkey craft keepsake made by tracing children's hands and feet. Your child's hands and feet will help make this colorful turkey decoration.

You'll Need
construction paper in brown,
black, orange, red, yellow , white
scissors
glue
wiggle eyes, optional

Easy Fathers Day or Mother's Day or even Grandparent's Day handprint picture frame craft ideas. These also make great keepsakes.

You'll Need:
2 colors of construction paper or craft foam
liquid tempera paint
small photo of your child or a drawing that he has made.

Kids love any excuse to get their little fingers messy. Making finger tips pictures, provides that excuse. Design note cards, gift tags or fight the boredom blues.

You'll need:
Ink pad
Paper
colored pencils or markers

Kids will love celebrating Thanksgiving by creating these Clip-On Turkeys. This crafts for kids is a fun and relatively easy Thanksgiving crafts project for children to make ... Clip-on turkeys. You can clip them to curtains, or whatever!

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

# Construction paper
# Pencil
# Scissors
# Yellow pipe cleaners
# Glue
# Wiggle eyes
# Clothes pin

Children can make this Thankful Thanksgiving Tree Craft for Kids.- Children can make a beautiful tree of handprint leaves that displays what the children are thankful for. This tree makes a great Thankgsiving decoration or a nice bulletin board.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

# Construction paper (orange, red, yellow, brown, and other earth tones)
# Crayons or markers
# Scissors
# Glue or a glue stick

What a cool idea for a children's arts and crafts project. Learn how to make a jewelry holder for bracelets, necklaces, and rings. This craft for kids is a Hand shaped Jewelry Holder. This is a great keepsake craft as well since you will be tracing your hand to create this jewelry holder. It makes a great gift for Mom or Grandma for Mother's Day, Grandparents Day, Valentine's Day, or a Birthday. The easy Instructions for making an hand-shaped jewelry and ring holder are on the About.com page, follow it to find out more.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

# Heavy Cardboard
# Paint or Markers
# Glue
# Tape
# Piece of Fabric
# Rice, Dreid Beans, or Sand
# Ribbon

Hey Kids, You will love crafting this cool bird in a tree puppet crafts idea. This craft for kids is to create a Kookaburra in a Tree Craft. With these Instructions, even children can make a puppet that looks like a kookaburra bird sitting in a tree.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

# Brown Glove (stretchy kind works well!)
# Glue
# Wiggle Eyes
# Felt
# 1 Inch Pom-Pom

Footprint T-Shirt Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - Instructions to make a fun T-shirt full of real footprints and a special message. A great gift idea!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
T-Shirt
Fabric Paints
Markers

Garden of Eden Fingerprint Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - This is a simple, but enjoyable arts & crafts Activity, for younger children.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Construction Paper
Paints

Handprint Butterfly Arts & Crafts Activity For Kids - Yet another arts & crafts project for kids that uses handprints (I love em!!). This one takes a bit more work than a normal one because you need to assemble the wings (5 handprints each).  

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
paper (for handprints) - 3 different colors of construction paper work well.
pencil or marker
scissors
glue
printer and paper

Handprint Butterfly Arts & Crafts Activity For Kids- This is a simple arts & crafts project for kids made from a child's own hand print cutouts.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* A few pieces of colored construction paper (stiffer paper makes a more durable butterfly)
* A pencil
* Scissors
* Glue, tape or a stapler
* Crayons, paint or markers
* Googly eyes (optional)
* A pipe cleaner

Handprint Paper Flowers Arts & Crafts Activities For Kids- These lilies are made from a childs handprint (on ftpaper) stapled to a straw. You can make an entire bouquet of flowers for a great gift or Spring decoration.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Construction paper
* Pencil
* Scissors
* Green pipe cleaners (or straws)
* Tape or glue
* Stapler

Hand print, Photo Blossom Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - This is a simple keepsake arts & crafts project made from a child's photo, a child's hand print, and construction paper.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* A piece of light-colored construction paper (white, pale blue, pale yellow, etc.) - for the backgound
* One piece of brightly-colored construction paper - for the flower petals
* A photo of the child
* Scissors
* Glue
* Green tempera paint
* A brush (or just use your finger)
* Pen or pencil

Make a Paper Tree from Little Hand Prints Arts & Crafts Project Idea -Children can make an adorable Christmas tree from own hand prints. This makes a nice decoration to put on a door or a great bulletin board in a classroom.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* A lot of green construction paper
* A piece of brown construction paper (for the tree trunk)
* A piece of yellow construction paper (for the star)
* A large piece of brown paper (or use another color)
* Pencil
* Scissors
* Glue
* Optional: Glitter, glitter glue, or paper ornaments to glue on the tree

Precious Prints Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make molded handprints

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Dough ingredients
* Aluminum foil covered cookie sheet
* Acrylic paints
* Some form of shellac
* Paint brushes and sponge or paper towels (if desired)
* Ribbon or tack-on hooks
* Felt
* Permanent marker
* Craft or hot melt glue

Spring Summer Thumbprint Arts & Crafts Activity For Kids- This is a wonderful, yet simple arts & crafts project for young children.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
paper
couple colors of tempra or finger paint (we used 2, but you could use more... just remember, you only have 2 thumbs so if you use more, you'll have to wash off in between colors)
black marker

Handprint Poem Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Cute poem with handprint makes a cherished gift.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Small child in play clothing.
* Print out of handprint poem (make extra copies).
* Optional small photo of child.
* Water based paints - finger paints or tempera paints.
* Bowl or something to hold the paint.
* Brush or sponge to apply paint to child's hand.
* Paper towels or some other way to do a quick cleanup!

Fingerprint Mini Mosaic Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
All you need are some old Scrabble tiles, an ink pad and a little bit of white primer or paint.

Handprint Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make a handprint of your child using Plaster of Paris. You can hang this cute decoration on the wall.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Plaster of Paris
* Large plastic bowl (like a big cottage cheese container) and stirrer (to mix the plaster)
* An aluminum pie plate or a plastic lid
* A large paper clip
* Disposable plastic gloves
* Permanent marker

Spidery Finger Prints Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - These are so simple and quick to make that you are likely to end up with dozens of spiders! They are fun for all ages, and a great way to decorate stationery, table-wear or party bags!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
An ink pad (washable ink only!) or a small amount of black poster paint (poured over a pad of kitchen roll in a saucer or lid)
Black pen
Googly eyes or scraps of paper
Glue

Witch Hands Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Here is a hand print craft with a difference!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Green card or paper
Scraps of black, red or purple card, paper, felt etc
Pencils

Rudolph The Handprint and Footprint Reindeer Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - This version of Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer has a footprint head and two handprint antlers. Use a heavy paper, craft foam or posterboard for a longer lasting version.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
paper, some crayons, scissors, string and glue.

Paper Plate Flower Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial- This simple-to-make flower is made from a paper plate and a childs handprint cutouts.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* A paper plate
* Colorful construction paper
* Scissors
* Glue (or a stapler)

Sun Paper Plate Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - This is a simple craft made from a paper plate and a childs handprint cutouts. Valentine Heart Wreath - Make a pretty Valentine wreath decoration from paper hearts and a paper plate. If youre making this project with a group of children, they can cut out the hearts and write their names on them.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* A paper plate
* Yellow construction paper
* Scissors
* Glue (or a stapler)
* Crayons, paint or markers
* Googly eyes (optional)

Foot and Hand Reindeer Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Trace the foot and hand to make a reindeer ... a classic kids art project.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Brown felt or construction paper; a lighter shade of brown construction paper for the antlers; wiggle eyes; small to medium red pompoms, or red construction paper; black marker or pen for tracing; Elmer's Glue-All™; Elmer's Squeeze Creations™ Glitter Pens (optional).

Footprint Bumblebee Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Materials you will need for the footprint bee are waxed paper, glue, scissors, something to colour with and a piece of paper.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
waxed paper, glue, scissors, something to colour with and a piece of paper (I prefer construction paper).

USA Handprint Craft Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - This hand print wreath is a good choice for memorial day, veterans day or the 4th of July.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
glue,
scissors,
red, white and blue paint or construction paper.

Plaster Hand and Footprints Arts & Crafts Activity Tutorial For Children

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Patch plaster or plaster of Paris
* 1 1/4 cups water
* Tin can
* Mixing spoon
* Paper plates
* Picture hook (optional)

Handprint Plaque Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial For Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1. Plaster of paris
2. Aluminum pie dish
3. Water
4. Nails
5. Food color (optional)

Handprint Wreath Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Paper plate
* Scissors
* Green and red construction paper
* Pencil
* White craft glue

Footprint T-Shirt Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

This makes a great gift for moms, dads, and grandparents.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Fabric paint
* Paintbrush
* White T-shirt

Handprint Shirt Children's Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

In this craft activity, children decorate a shirt with hand prints.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* T-shirt (solid color or white)
* Fabric or acrylic paint
* Large piece of cardboard

Heart Necklace Children's Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

A handprint makes this heart necklace special to you and your preschool child.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Plain or construction paper
* Scissors
* Tempera paints, liquid
* Hole punch
* Yarn
* Photo of your child (optional)
* Glue (optional)

Hand Drawings Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Paper
* Crayons or markers
* Nail polish (optional)
* Sparkles or small beads
* Glue

Foot Tracing Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Drawing paper
* Crayons, markers, or paints

Finger-Paint Prints Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Fingerpaint
* Plastic tabletop
* Large sheets of paper

Finger Painting Ducks Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
# Paper for a pattern and finger-painting
# Yellow finger paint
# Yellow or white craft feathers
# Construction paper scraps or wiggly craft eyes for decoration