Looking for a simple, meaningful holiday craft to do with your kids? Our Fingerprint Christmas Light Template is the perfect way to create memories while decorating for the season!
This project is perfect for moms who want to spend quality time with their kids, bringing creativity and festive fun into their homes. Each tiny fingerprint “bulb” captures a piece of your child’s personality, creating a keepsake you’ll treasure for years.
Whether you’re looking to make holiday cards, gift tags, or a homemade decoration, this project is easy and full of holiday spirit. Get ready to create something magical together with the kids. These memories are sure to last a lifetime.
Be sure to grab our free Fingerprint Christmas lights printable below to make this project even easier!
Ways to Incorporate This Project in Your Life
There are so many fun creative ways to use your fingerprint Christmas light strand project:
- Holiday Decor: Hang it on the wall, fridge, or door as a festive decoration. You can also place it across a window or mirror to add holiday cheer.
- Gift Wrap: Use it as a unique touch for gift wrap! Wrap a present with plain paper, then tape or glue the fingerprint light strand around the box as a fun, personalized “ribbon.”
- Christmas Card: Fold a piece of cardstock in half, then glue the fingerprint strand across the front for a handmade card. Write a holiday message inside to make it a thoughtful, personalized card.
- Ornament or Banner: Cut the strand into smaller pieces and punch holes on either end. String them together to create a banner, or add ribbon loops to hang individual pieces as ornaments on the tree.
- Framed Art: Place the finished strand in a picture frame to create a keepsake holiday decoration that can be used year after year.
- Gift Tags: Cut out small sections of the light strand and attach them to gift bags or packages as one-of-a-kind gift tags. You can write the recipient’s name directly on the tag.
- Memory Keepsake: Create a tradition by making a fingerprint light strand every year, capturing fingerprints as the kids grow. Date each one and save them as a holiday memory collection.
What you need for this craft:
- Christmas Light Template Printed on White Card Stock or Plain Piece of White Card Stock
- Craft Paint
- Small Paper plate for paint
- Baby Wipes for easy clean-up
- Fine tip black Sharpie or marker if you are creating your own strand of lights
How to Make Your Fingerprint Christmas Lights
Making a fingerprint Christmas light strand is easy to do wiht these step by step instructions.
- Download: You will need to download our free Christmas light strand template below.
- Gather Supplies: You’ll need Christmas light strand printed on cardstock, red and green acrylic or washable paint (feel free to use other colors if you would like), a small disposable plate, and baby wipes.
- Apply Paint to Thumbs or Fingers: Dip your thumb or finger into the paint (red or green for holiday colors) to act as the “light bulb.”
- Make Fingerprints on the Strand: Press your painted thumb or finger onto each marked spot along the strand. Alternate colors if using more than one.
- Let the Paint Dry: Allow the fingerprints to dry completely before moving to the next step.
- Optional Sparkle: For extra holiday cheer, add a bit of glitter glue or metallic paint on each bulb.
- Display or Gift: Hang your finished fingerprint light strand on the wall or give it as a festive homemade decoration!
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We’d love to see your creativity shine!
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Michele Tripple is a renowned author and expert in the fields of parenting, relationships, and personal development. She is a certified Life Coach with her degree in marriage and family studies, her experience as a Family Life Educator, and over a decade of experience as a professional writer; Michele has authored books that provide practical advice and insights into improving family dynamics and personal growth. Her work is celebrated for its blend of research-driven information and relatable, real-world applications. Michele has been a keynote speaker at conferences and has contributed to numerous publications and media outlets, solidifying her reputation as an authoritative voice in her field and helping families build relationships.