Hand and Footprint Reindeer – Christmas Craft

Last Updated on 2 October 2023 by Colette

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Ben and Chloe were both really excited at the prospect of a bit of painting this morning! I knew this one had the potential to be a) a bit tricky and b) very messy . . . so I roped Daddy in to help with our hand and footprint reindeer activity!

1. Get everything ready and to hand (This is not an activity to suddenly realise you’ve forgotten something unless you want brown footprints on your carpet!)

2. Paint one foot with brown poster paint!  (We’ve found using a paint brush is easier than standing in the paint!)

3. Carefully press your foot down on the paper – this will be the reindeer face.

4. Clean the paint off! Wet wipes or a damp face cloth are your friend for this bit!

5. Paint four fingers and the palm of one hand

6. Press the hand down on the paper at the top of the toes to make reindeer antlers

7. Repeat this with the other hand

8. Leave the prints to dry

9. Add a red nose (we used a sponge to splodge a nice round shape)

10. Finally stick the googly eyes in place

I mounted our reindeer on sparkly coloured card to give them a bit of extra support but you could do your prints on card in the first place.

I can’t wait to display these in our home this Christmas!

Check out our Ultimate Guide to Christmas here or have a go at these super cute felt pawprint Christmas decorations.

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