14 Fingerprint Crafts for Kids

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Marie LeBaron
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Marie LeBaron
Marie LeBaron is a highly regarded family crafts expert and writer with more than 15 years of experience with creative and educational crafts and DIY projects. She is the founder of the award-winning family crafts website MakeandTakes.com and author of "Make and Takes for Kids."
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Updated on 05/07/20
Two paintings of flowers painted children fingers. Jars with gouache. Children hands are on the table. Fingerpainting ideas for kids summer
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Just ask any kid: One of the best ways to paint is with your fingers! Grab any kind of paint and little crafter hands to start working on these fingerprint crafts for kids. All of them are lots of fun and simple. When you're all finished, display them in your home.

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    Fingerprint Poppy Flower

    fingerprint poppy flower
    Sassy Dealz

    Have your kids use their little fingerprints to craft these pretty poppy flowers from Crafty Morning. Use red fingerprints for the flower and black fingerprints for the flowers' center. 

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    Bubble Wrap Beehive and Fingerprint Bees

    fingerprint bees
    Crafty Morning

    There is nothing scary about these cartoon fingerprint bees from Crafty Morning! Print them on top of this bubble wrap beehive.

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    Fingerprint Bunnies and Chicks

    fingerprint bunny craft
    Sarahndipities

    In need of an easy kids craft for Easter? Try this bunny and chick craft from Sarahndipities using fingerprints. It's cute, simple, and great for crafters of all ages. 

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    Fun Fingerprint Football

    fingerprint football craft
    Fun Handprint Art

    All the football fans out there will love this fingerprint football craft from Fun Handprint Art. This is a super simple craft that even the littlest crafters can do!

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    Fingerprint Turkey Napkin Rings

    fingerprint turkey napkin rings
    Make and Takes

    Use these turkey napkin ring holders from Make and Takes for your next Thanksgiving dinner. These can be saved and reused year after year.

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    Corn on the Cob Art

    fingerprint corn on the cob
    Artsy Craftsy Mom

    Fingerprints make perfect corn kernels for this corn on the cob art project by Artsy Craftsy Mom. This is a great farm-themed craft idea, perfect for after you take your kiddos to the farmer's market in the spring or summer. 

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    Paper Plate Fingerprint Peacock

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    I Heart Arts N Crafts

    We are loving this awesome peacock craft from I Heart Arts N Crafts! All you need is paint, cardboard, googly eyes, and a paper plate. Your kids will really enjoy making these pretty peacocks.

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    DIY Thumbprint Love Bug Cards

    diy thumbprint love bug cards
    The Spruce

    These thumbprint love bug cards are perfect for sending to grandparents, loved ones, or neighbors. Turn thumbprints into cute love bugs.

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    Fingerprint Apple Tree

    fingerprint apple tree
    Crafts by Courtney

    Use fingerprints to make leaves and apples for this cute fall craft from Crafts by Courtney. Your kids will have a lot of fun working on this project.

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    Fingerprint Alphabet

    fingerprint alphabet
    hello, Wonderful

    Help your young ones learn the letters of the alphabet with this fingerprint activity from Hello, Wonderful.

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    Thumbprint Painted Flower Pots

    painted flower pot
    Mom Always Finds Out

    Make these painted flower pots from Mom Always Finds Out, with your kids for the spring season. Use your thumbprints to make bees, butterflies, and ladybugs. 

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    Mother's Day Thumbprint Magnet Gift

    thumbprint magnet
    First Grade Blue Skies

    This is the sweetest gift idea for Mother's Day. This easy magnet craft from First Grade Blue Skies is perfect for your kids with just a little bit of help from an adult. 

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    Thumbprint Dandelion Kid Craft

    thumbprint dandelion
    Glued to My Crafts

    Make a wish on this thumbprint dandelion craft for kiddos from Glued To My Crafts. It's colorful, fun to make, and will look great displayed in your home for spring and summer. 

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    "Love You Bunches" Kids Thumbprint Card

    grape card
    Crafty Morning

    What a great idea for Father's Day! These DIY cards from Crafty Morning can be used for any holiday or loved one. They are super adorable and easy to craft.