Description
Create a meaningful handprint Christmas tree keepsake to cherish special moments with loved ones during the festive season.
Ingredients
- Green, white, or brown craft paint
- Canvas or thick cardstock
- Paintbrushes
- Paint palette or paper plate
- Glitter or sequins (optional)
- Clear acrylic sealer (optional)
- Ribbon or string for hanging
- Scissors (for any additional embellishments)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Find a clean, flat surface and lay down newspaper or a plastic sheet to protect the area.
- Gather Handprints: Choose paint color, dip hand, and press onto canvas to create the tree shape. Allow to dry.
- Add Layers: Repeat the handprint process for branches, allowing each layer to dry before adding another.
- Embellish the Tree: Use different colors for ornaments and apply glitter or sequins for sparkle.
- Finish and Display: Seal the artwork, cut and attach ribbon, or frame it for display.
Notes
Experiment with unconventional colors and materials for creative variations. Consider personalizing with names and dates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 keepsake
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg