Paper Bag Heart Handprint Tree
Get crafty with this fun and easy handprint heart tree activity. The perfect easy paper bag craft for kids, this project is a great way to show your loved ones how much they mean to you and cute to display! It also makes a great easy kids craft for Valentine’s Day, Grandparents Day and much more!
Handprint crafts have got to be among some of my most favorite creations! I just think it’s so sweet to use cut-outs of those tiny little hands to create adorable artwork and crafts. This paper bag heart handprint craft is one of the most precious little crafts that can be a perfect Valentine’s Day craft, but really is great year round. Kids of all ages will love making this creative tree from their handprints and a brown paper bag!
I have a few other super cute paper bag crafts that use handprints too! My handprint paper bag butterfly is the best Spring craft and a handprint paper bag reindeer is so much fun at Christmas time. But this cutie little handprint tree is just so much fun. Have your kiddos make it for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or even for Grandparent’s day to show grandma and grandpa how loved they are!
Why You’ll Love this Paper Bag Heart Handprint Craft
- It only takes about a half hour to make this fun craft. That way you can still have a blast of a craft time while having plenty of time left for other fun activities in your day!
- While I’m the craft mom who is a big fan of paint, I do love crafts that don’t involve it. This is one of best crafts that is essentially mess free. It’s just paper and glue!
- Tracing, cutting and gluing are all great activities that help refine fine motor skills. Train those little muscles with adventure!
Supplies Needed
- Paper bags – Grab some plain brown paper bags. You can find them at the grocery store on the same aisle as plastic zip top baggies.
- Cardstock – I used brown, red, pink, purple in this handprint heart tree. But you can use different colors for the hearts if you want! I do recommend using brown for the handprint branches though.
- 1” heart paper punch – If you can’t find a heart hole punch, then freehand trace and cut some hearts out. However, this craft will go much faster if you can find a heart paper punch. You can easily order one online!
- Scissors – Making this adorable handprint tree with littles? Then use safety scissors to keep their little fingers safe!
- Glue stick – A school glue stick is all you need to attach the branches and hearts to the tree. You can use glue dots if you want something that is a little less messy!
How to Make a Paper Bag Heart Handprint Tree
- Start by tracing your child’s hand prints onto brown cardstock. You’ll need at least 4 handprints to complete this handprint heart tree.
- Cut out each handprint and then glue the to the top, flap part of the bag to resemble tree branches. Next, punch out a bunch of hearts from the red, pink and purple cardstock.
- Then glue those hearts all over the branches like leaves of a tree and continue to glue them until your heart tree looks l how you want it to look!
- Lastly, trim the edges of the bag to more closley resemble the curved edges of a tree trunk. And that’s it! Your adorable craft is complete!
Pro Tips for the MOST Fun!!
- Decorate this tree however you want. You can use stickers, markers, glitter, pipe cleaners, pom poms, fabric leaves and so much more. Your one simple mission is to make the tree unique and fun! Don’t be afraid to put your own twist on it.
- To make the craft go a bit more quickly, cut the bags ahead of time and punch out hearts ahead of time too. This is especially helpful when you are working with littles who need extra help.
- If you do not have a paper bag, you can use a piece of cardboard instead. Brown cardstock will also work as the handprint heart tree craft base.
I love little heart crafty things like this precious handprint tree! They are just so much fun to make and always keep the kiddos entertained. You’re going to love this craft!
More Fun Crafts You’ll Love!
- Want some more fun crafts using your handprint? This Ladybug Handprint Craft is so easy to make an just a blast for spring time!
- Make this Toilet Paper Roll Owl Craft with things that you likely already have in your home. Easy crafts like these can really come in handy.
- This Paper Plate Chick Craft is really great for younger children. It’s simple and doesn’t require much cutting and gluing!
- Pipe Cleaner Flowers are an adorable spring time craft, and they’re great for Mother’s Day too!
Paper Bag Heart Handprint Tree
Ingredients
- Paper bags
- Cardstock – brown red, pink, purple
- 1” heart paper punch
- Scissors
- Glue stick
Instructions
- Begin by tracing handprints on brown cardstock. You will need at least 4 handprints for this craft.
- Cut out all the handprints.
- Glue the handprints to the top, flap part of the paper bag to resemble tree branches.
- Now, punch a bunch of hearts using a heart paper punch out of red, pink, and purple cardstock.
- Glue the hearts all over the handprints to act like the leaves of the tree. Continue gluing the hearts until you feel your heart tree is complete.
- Finally, trim the edges of the body of the bag to create more curved lines resembling a tree trunk. That completes this super sweet and so very easy Valentine’s Day craft for kids!
