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This Fingerprint Candy Cane Craft is the perfect mix of festive, simple, and sweet! Kids will love getting a little messy while creating their own candy canes using just their fingers and paint.
Fingerprint Candy Cane Craft
If you’re looking for a simple Christmas craft that works for all ages, this Fingerprint Candy Cane Craft is such a good one to have in your back pocket. It’s easy to set up, doesn’t require a ton of supplies, and kids love the hands-on part (because fingerprints are always a win when we are talking about toddlers and young school aged kids!). It’s the kind of craft you can pull out on a busy December afternoon and actually enjoy doing alongside your kids.
Why You’ll Love This Craft
- Uses easy-to-find materials you already have at home
- Encourages creativity and fine motor skills
- Great for classroom art or handmade Christmas cards
- Makes adorable keepsakes for family and friends
Materials Needed To Make Fingerprint Candy Canes
- Candy Cane Template
- Black cardstock
- Red cardstock
- Green cardstock
- White paint
- Red paint
- Red and Christmas green ribbon (about 3/8 inch wide)
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Glue
How To Make Fingerprint Candy Canes
Step 1: Draw Your Candy Cane
- Use the template as a guide to lightly draw a candy cane shape onto a sheet of black cardstock with a pencil. You can make them large or small depending on how you want to display them!
Step 2: Add Fingerprints
- Dip your thumb or finger into the red paint and press along the candy cane shape, leaving space between each print.
- Let the red dry slightly, dip your finger in white paint and fill in the spaces for a red-and-white candy cane pattern. Let everything dry completely.
Step 3: Cut and Layer
- Carefully cut around the candy cane, leaving a small black border around the edges.
- Glue the black candy cane shape onto red or green cardstock, then cut again, this time leaving another border to make the colors pop.
Crafty Tips
- Put the paint on paper plates or lids so kids can easily dip their fingers without making a big mess.
- Keep baby wipes or a damp paper towel nearby for quick finger clean-ups between colors.
- For younger kids, start with just one paint color to keep things simple and stress-free.
- Write the child’s name and the year on the back before storing or displaying, it’s always fun to look back later.
- Turn it into an art station by setting out multiple candy canes and letting kids make more than one, extras are always a hit.
This Fingerprint Candy Cane Craft is simple, joyful, and bursting with Christmas charm, a hands-on holiday activity that doubles as a keepsake you’ll treasure for years!
