Festive Fingerprint Christmas Tree Printable [Free Template]

Last Updated on November 6, 2024 by Michele Tripple

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Looking for a festive, hands-on holiday activity to enjoy with your kids? Our Fingerprint Christmas Tree printable is the perfect project to get creative, make memories, and add a personal touch to your holiday decor!

This Christmas tree fingerprint project is ideal for moms who want a simple, meaningful way to spend quality time with their kids during the holiday season.

Each little fingerprint comes together to create a one-of-a-kind Christmas tree, capturing a snapshot of your child’s tiny hands and big holiday spirit.

Completed Christmas tree fingerprint printable with red and green fingerprint lights.

Whether you’re making cards, gift tags, or keepsakes, this project is as easy as it is memorable!

Be sure to grab our free Fingerprint Christmas tree printable below to make this project even easier!

If you are looking for more fun, grab our fingerprint Christmas light printable as well.

Ways To Incorporate This Project In Your Life

There are so many fun, creative ways to use your fingerprint Christmas tree project:

mockup of closeup Fingerprint Christmas tree with brown background with candy garland and red bells.
  • 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 Christmas tree around the box as a fun, personalized “ribbon.”
  • Christmas Card: Fold a piece of cardstock in half, then glue the Christmas tree across the front for a handmade card. Write a holiday message inside to make it a thoughtful, personalized card.
  • Framed Art: Place the finished Christmas tree in a picture frame to create a keepsake holiday decoration that can be used year after year.
  • Gift Tags: Cut out the Christmas tree 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 Christmas tree 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:

mockup of Fingerprint Christmas tree PDF with brown background with candy garland and red bells.
  •  Christmas Tree 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 Christmas tree

How To Make Your Fingerprint Christmas Lights

Making a fingerprint Christmas tree is easy to do with these step by step instructions.

closeup of finger about red to leave a fingerprint on Fingerprint Christmas tree
  • Download: You will need to download our free Christmas tree template below. 
  • Gather Supplies: You’ll need the Christmas tree 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 bulbs” on the Christmas tree.
  • Make Fingerprints on the Strand: Press your painted thumb or finger onto each marked spot along the tree. 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: Display your finished project and treasure the memories forever.
Christmas tree fingerprint project with three green fingerprints
mockup of Fingerprint Christmas tree with brown background with candy garland and red bells.

Grab Your Free Fingerprint Christmas Tree Template Now!

Click the button to grab your free template now.

We’d love to see your creativity shine!
🌟 After you’ve completed your Fingerprint Christmas Tree, snap a photo and share it with us on Instagram. Tag @micheletripple so we can admire and celebrate your festive masterpiece. Let’s spread the holiday cheer together! 🎄✨

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