DIY Christmas Canvas - Handprint Christmas Tree

Mr. J is the bottom row and top print, Mr. K is the middle ones

I was searching for a Christmas craft that I could do with the boys. One that would stand up and last for many years to come.  The first place I searched, of course, was pinterest.


I came across a hand print Christmas tree done on canvas, and instantly knew that was what I wanted to do. I set off to Michaels to pick up the supplies we would need:

• 1 canvas (whatever size you choose)
• green paint
• brown paint (I forgot this, so improvised with a crayon)
• paint brushes

It's very simple - paint your child's hand green and then have them press prints onto the canvas in the shape of a tree!

We never got around to making it, but this morning when they woke up I decided it was time! We set up the kitchen table with newspaper and got to work.  I am thrilled with it, the hand prints are a little mixed together, but that's ok. I have their 3 and 6 year old hands as a Christmas tree, and I think that is pretty special.