Do you have little ones that love to create? If so, they (and you!) will absolutely adore this cute DIY project. You’ll pull out this reindeer fingerprint ornament year after year—this is a DIY I truly treasure!
The best part? You don’t even need any artistic skills to do this craft. It’s perfect for beginners or those who are short on time because it only takes about 5 minutes from start to finish. Your kids will enjoy every minute of the process too. Grab some supplies and let’s get crafting!
DIY Reindeer Fingerprint Ornament
This fingerprint Christmas ornament is perfect to make with those little ones. Use two thumbprints to make a reindeer that you will be able to remember fondly year after year.
I love filling my tree with special ornaments that bring a smile to my face when I pull them out during the holidays. I decided to do a few with my grandson this year and this one was on the top of my list.
Plus, this project also makes for an inexpensive gift idea that is oh-so meaningful! Give these as gifts with handmade cards for even more impact.
Supplies needed to make your own fingerprint Christmas ornament:
- White ornament
- Brown craft paint
- Elmer’s Paint Pens (in black and red)
- Elmer’s Craft Glue
- Red Pom Pom
Step by Step Directions
- Start by dipping your child’s little thumbs into brown craft paint.
- Gently press their thumbs onto the ornament, rolling them side to side while pressing firmly. Smaller children will definitely need help with this portion.
- Allow this to dry completely before continuing. You can use a hairdryer on a low setting to speed the process up a bit.
- Use the Elmer’s black paint pen with a fine tip to draw on antlers, legs, a tail and eyes. Just free hand it yourself or let older kids draw it on themselves. One of the benefits of the Elmer’s paint pens it is paint but it is just like using a marker. I love them for kid’s crafts!
- Use Elmer’s craft glue to add on the pom pom. Then, allow it to dry completely.
- Turn your ornament and use a red paint pen with a fine tip to add the name and year. Don’t skip this step! Then allow the ornament to dry completely.
- Lastly, hang your new ornament on your tree!
I love how this fingerprint Christmas ornament turned out! It is the perfect addition to any tree.
FAQs About These Fingerprint Ornaments
What ages is this craft good for?
You can make these with kids that are big or small. Get them into the Christmas spirit by adding these fun ornaments to your tree this holiday season. They will love making a fingerprint Christmas ornament of their very own!
These ornaments provide a great learning opportunity for kids of all ages with parental supervision. Older kids should be able to create these all by themselves with limited guidance.
On the other hand, young children will need more assistance with this DIY. Make sure to use nontoxic paint with little ones, and keep wipes on hand to remove the paint quickly.
If you are trying to make reindeer fingerprint ornaments with an infant, you might even want to do so during the baby’s nap!
How should I store the reindeer fingerprint ornament?
Invest in some strong bubble wrap or a large, clean piece of cloth to wrap each ornament inside of. This will allow the objects to be handled more securely and reduce the chances of breakage! Once wrapped, pack the fingerprint reindeer ornament away for the year.
I recommend storing them in a cool, dry place, as heat and moisture can both ruin these pieces! Make sure to put them into a box that’s clearly marked so you can find them again next year without too much trouble.
More Ornament Projects to Try
- 5 Mason Jar Lid Ornaments
- Rustic Angel Ornaments with Burlap
- Make Vinyl Christmas Ornaments with Cricut
- Cinnamon Applesauce Ornament Recipe
- DIY Picture Frame Ornaments
Supplies
- white ornament
- brown craft paint
- paint pens red and black
- craft glue
- red pom pom
Instructions
- Dip your child's thumb into the brown paint, then add thumbprints to the ornament. Allow to dry fully.
- Use the black paint pen to dry antlers, legs, and a tail for the reindeer. Add eyes too.
- Once the paint pen is dried, dab some glue onto the red pom pom and use it to create a nose.
- Lastly, use the red paint pen to write your child's name and the year. Let dry then hang and admire!
These ornaments are so adorable. What a great memory item for them to keep.
Bev
This is adorable and so easy to do. I know my girls will LOVE this craft idea.
Darling! I can’t wait to have my own kids just so we can do this project! Saving for sure!
Nice idea, could be a great gift for grandparents…
Cheers,
Emese
These are fabulous!!
That is adorable! What a priceless gift for Grandparents! 🙂
These are adorable!! On my Christmas to-do list!
This is adorable! Pinning!
This is a great idea and I love how easy it is to make. I am going to make these with my girl for sure. Thank you for sharing at Dishing it and Digging it link party. I love stopping by and seeing what you have been up too.
Oh I love this super simple but adorable ornament idea, Angie! I picked this for the Friday Favorites linky party: http://be-alice.blogspot.com/2016/11/friday-favorites-week-347.html
Hope to see you at the party this week as well! 🙂
Best,
Maisy
An especially cute idea that would be a keepsake! I have boxes full of my two kids and started one now for my grandson. What a great add! thanks.
What a sweet keepsake. Like you, I treasure hanging special, keepsake ornaments on our tree each year. Congrats, you’re featured this week at the @ThisIsHowWeRoll Link Party.
These are so cute! I love handmade ornaments 🙂 Thanks for linking up with our Merry Monday party last week!
So cool! Thanks for posting it.
I would love to have my son’s class make this at their school holiday party. The only thing I’m worried about is the paint not being dry as they leave school right after the party. How long does the paint usually take to dry?
It takes a while as it turns out fairly thick. Experiment with ink on a wood surface. That would dry faster! The paint pens dry really fast so you can still use those!
Hi there! I LOVE your blog and everything you share! I hope you don’t mind but I shared your fngerprint reindeer ornament on a post I did of a little collection of Reindeer ornaments kids can make ( http://www.easyfreesantaletter.com/blog/reindeer-ornaments-kids-can-make/ ). I hope you like it!
If you are ever interested in doing a guest post please let me know…I would love that!
Warmly,
Cheryl
So adorable! I’m wanting to do something like this but I have having a hard time finding plain white ceramic ornaments. Where did you get yours?
Nevermind! Saw your response on your other post 🙂
Just wondering if I could use a clear sealant on the painted ornaments? I worry that the paint might scratch off over time. Also, do you think this would work with clear glass ornaments?
Yes you can definitely use a clear sealer. Although this one is still going strong and on my tree this year! Clear glass would definitely work.