This angel handprint Christmas craft is a sweet keepsake any parent would love!

We’ve been sharing loads of Xmas crafts for kids lately, but this one is unlike most of our others.

Instead of focusing on Santa Claus, Rudolph and elves (which we love), we’re taking a moment to think of the nativity scene.

We wanted to have a way to incorporate the nativity into one of our handprint art and crafts and this angel turned out to be the perfect way!

If you’re looking for a Christian based Christmas craft for your kids to do at home or in Sunday school, we think you’ll love this easy angel craft.

Read our detailed directions below or watch our simple video tutorial to see how easy it is to make!

Angel Christmas Craft Idea

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One of the best things about paper crafts is how simple and inexpensive they are!

Check out our supply list below.

Supplies

• Colored card stock (in skin color, hair color, white and light blue)
• Scissors
• Glue stick (this one is best)
• Markers (pink and black)
• Angel Christmas template (download form located at the end of the page)

Directions

1. Download the free angel template, print and cut out the pieces.
2. Begin by assembling the angel’s body. Place the small oval “hands” at the top of the angel robe and glue in place.
3. Glue the blue angel robe sleeves on top of the arms.
4. Position the two legs at the bottom of the robe and glue to the backside of the robe.
5. Create the angel’s head by gluing the hair to the top of the head. If you’re making a girl angel, use the other hair piece and glue it to the back of the head.
6. Position the eyelids in the center of the head and glue in place.
7. Use the pink marker to draw on a small oval nose.
8. Underneath the nose, use the black marker to draw on a small smile.
9. Use the black marker to draw on the eyelashes at the bottom of the eyelid.
10. Glue the completed robe to the bottom of the angel’s neck.
11. Trace your child’s hands onto the white card stock two times. To make the wings symmetrical, trace the left and right hand. Cut out the handprints.
12. Place the handprints face down with the thumbs on the end and glue behind the completed angel.
13. Take the completed angel and glue to a colored piece of card stock.

Aren’t these handprint angels just darling?

We love how they can be customized as well!

You can change the color of the head and arms to best suit the skin tone of your child. You can also customize the hair color and hairstyle!

Even though we offered two basic hair types for boys and girls, don’t let that stop you! You can come up with your own fun hairstyle if you’d like too. Just experiment and see how you can make this craft your own.

Related: Paper Plate Santa Craft For Kids

Finally, you can also change out the background paper’s color.

Once you’ve helped your child make a handprint angel that they like best, make sure you proudly display their hard work!

We’re sure parents and grandparents will love to receive this keepsake this Christmas!

Share With Us

Did you make this cute handprint angel craft with your kids or Sunday school children?

We love seeing how they turn out.

Snap a picture of the completed craft and post them to our Facebook wall or in our private Facebook group!

Seriously, we can’t wait to see them!!

Handprint Angel Craft Template