One of the many things on the “to-do” list this time of year is holiday cards. Running short on time or funds? These fun finger painted holiday cards are just the answer. Full of color and personality – each one an original piece of art. 

Finger Painted Holiday Cards - Kids Craft

To begin gather your supplies:

  1. Cards (I got this pack at Michaels)
  2. Craft Paint (I used these paints from Michaels and was very vigilant, a safer alternative would be this Homemade Finger Paint recipe)
  3. Black Sharpie (This is my favorite everrrr)
  4. Paper plate
  5. Protection for your work area and wet paper towels
Finger Painted Holiday Cards - Kids Craft

Using the black Sharpie doodle on each card the basis for each design, I did four designs:

  1. A curly line, to look like Christmas Lights (add black squares at the base of each “bulb”)
  2. Holly leaves, using a green marker
  3. Straight vertical lines and bows, to look like hanging Christmas ornaments
  4. Christmas Trees
Finger Painted Holiday Cards - Kids Craft

Place a very small drop of paint on to the paper plate. Have your kiddo use their pointer finger (or assist them in this, if younger) to make fingerprints in the appropriate places on each card. We did one color at a time and completed all the cards.

For the ornaments we made bigger circles by spreading the paint out.

Finger Painted Holiday Cards - Kids Craft

Continue adding different colors of paint. For this project I was lucky enough to barrow my 14 month old nephew. For us it was best to do two colors per sitting. 🙂 Kept him interested and attentive. 

Finger Painted Holiday Cards - Kids Craft

Finally allow to dry completely and sign with the artist name and the year on the front. Family and friends alike will LOVE these one of-a-kind masterpieces! 

Finger Painted Holiday Cards - Kids Craft

 

Like this craft? Please pin the above image and spread the cheer!

Happy Painting!

xo,

Carolyn

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