Snowman Handprint Ornament Craft

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Making handprint art is one of my favorite ways to create with my kids and make a beautiful keepsake! Creating snowman handprint art ornaments is an adorable holiday activity that’s perfect for bonding with your children. It’s a wonderful way to make a handmade ornament that will add a festive touch to your Christmas tree this year. Here’s how you can create your own! 

Snowman Handprint Ornament – Materials: 

• Plain ornaments (preferably with a matte finish to hold the paint better)
• White craft paint (we used acrylic)
• Paint markers in various colors (we love Posca paint pens)
• Clear sealant (optional, for sealing the paint) like Mod Podge 

How to make Snowman Ornaments 

1. Prep the Ornaments: Choose a plain ornament; the color can be any color but we recommend matte. You can also use clear plastic ornaments which would be safer around kids to handle. 
2. Painting the Hand: Brush the child’s hand with a generous layer of white craft paint. Ensure all areas are covered for a clear handprint.
3. Stamping the Ornament: Carefully wrap the painted hand around the ornament. Press each finger gently but firmly to ensure the entire handprint transfers. Remove slowly to reveal your handprint. 
4. Decorating the Snowmen: Once dry, each finger’s imprint will be the body of a snowman. Use paint markers to add details like faces, buttons, scarves, and hats. This is where kids can be really creative, personalizing each snowman! 
5. Finishing Touches: If desired, once the paint markers have dried, you can apply a clear varnish to seal the paint, making it more durable with a shiny finish. 
6. Adding Hanging Mechanisms: Attach ribbon or twine around the hook. 
7. Displaying Your Ornaments: Hang these adorable handprint snowmen on your Christmas tree or around your home.

Tips:

• Use non-toxic, washable paints, especially when working with young children.
• Personalize the snowmen or the other side of the ornament by adding names, dates, or unique text related to your child. 

Conclusion

These handprint snowman ornaments are not only a fun Christmas craft, but also a sentimental keepsake that captures your child’s tiny hands in this season!  As the years pass, you’ll cherish these little handprints and the memories of making them.

Yield: Snowman Handprint Ornament Craft

Snowman Handprint Ornament Craft

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These handprint snowman ornaments are not only a fun Christmas craft, but also a sentimental keepsake that captures your child's tiny hands in this season!  As the years pass, you'll cherish these little handprints and the memories of making them.

Materials

• Plain ornaments (preferably with a matte finish to hold the paint better)
• White craft paint (we used acrylic)
• Paint markers in various colors (we love Posca paint pens)
• Clear sealant (optional, for sealing the paint) like Mod Podge 

Instructions

1. Prep the Ornaments: Choose a plain ornament; the color can be any color but we recommend matte. You can also use clear plastic ornaments which would be safer around kids to handle. 
2. Painting the Hand: Brush the child’s hand with a generous layer of white craft paint. Ensure all areas are covered for a clear handprint.
3. Stamping the Ornament: Carefully wrap the painted hand around the ornament. Press each finger gently but firmly to ensure the entire handprint transfers. Remove slowly to reveal your handprint. 
4. Decorating the Snowmen: Once dry, each finger’s imprint will be the body of a snowman. Use paint markers to add details like faces, buttons, scarves, and hats. This is where kids can be really creative, personalizing each snowman! 
5. Finishing Touches: If desired, once the paint markers have dried, you can apply a clear varnish to seal the paint, making it more durable with a shiny finish. 
6. Adding Hanging Mechanisms: Attach ribbon or twine around the hook. 
7. Displaying Your Ornaments: Hang these adorable handprint snowmen on your Christmas tree or around your home.