Fairytales whisk us away to enchanting worlds filled with adventure and happily-ever-afters. These stories spark little ones’ imaginations and make them dream of castles, crowns, and beautiful gowns.

Bring a bit of that magic into your home by making this princess handprint craft. These regal creations will be a hit with your little girls! 

Once they’ve created their hand print creations, check out our other handprint crafts to see all the other ways to turn your child’s handprints into treasured keepsakes.

Princess Craft Idea

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and a participant in other affiliate programs, I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Read our disclosure policy.

It’s a fun way for children to see their handprints transform into something completely different, all while honing their developmental skills.

To get started, be sure to download our free princess template. This easy and adorable project requires just a few basic supplies, so gather them up and watch as your little one’s handprints become a work of art!

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Glue
• Scissors
• Princess template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

Start by downloading the princess template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this princess to life!

First, encourage your child to glue the eyes next to the eyelashes.

Next, guide your child to glue the hair to the top portion of the face.

Take the top and glue it to the bottom of the neck.

Trace your child’s hand two times on colored paper and cut it out. Position the handprint with the fingers down and slightly overlap them with the thumbs in the middle. Glue them together.

Position the ballgown dress below and at the back of the top and glue it in place.

Next, help your child glue the waistband so it’s overlapping the top and the dress. Trim off the excess paper that hangs off the sides.

Now, glue the back hair to the back of the head and body.

Place the crown on the top portion and back of the head and glue it in place.

Glue the arms to the bottom and back of the puff sleeve.

Finally, glue the arms to the sides of the body.

That’s it! Don’t forget to explore our best crafts for girls while you’re here!

Fun & Colorful Rainbow Unicorn Puppet

Folktales Ideas For Kids

Exploring folktales is a fantastic way to introduce kids to a variety of cultures and characters. The stories quickly become favorites, so we have lots of fun project ideas and educational activities to bring these tales to life.

Read on below for some ideas for books, DIY projects, and activities featuring beloved folktale characters.

Fairytale Books For Kids

The Princess and the Pea – “Princess and the Pea” by Dubravka Kolanovic is a charming rendition of the classic fairy tale about a prince’s quest for a genuine princess. The captivating story, enhanced by whimsical illustrations, explores themes of sensitivity, honesty, and true love, making it an enchanting bedtime read for children.

The Three Little Pigs – The Three Little Pigs is a vibrant reimagining of the beloved classic tale, perfect for children aged 2-4 years. This book, with its bold illustrations and engaging narrative, not only entertains but also imparts valuable life lessons. It’s an ideal pick for parents seeking a classic and educational bedtime story for their little ones.

Jack and the Beanstalk – This is a captivating picture book that brings to life the classic tale with beautiful illustrations and engaging narrative. Suitable for children aged 3-7 years, this book delivers gentle life lessons through Jack’s thrilling encounter with a giant atop a magical beanstalk. It’s an excellent pick for parents wanting to introduce their children to the enchanting world of fairy tales.

Fairytale Crafts

Cinderella Puppet Craft – Your little ones will love to bring the magic of Cinderella to life by creating an adorable puppet from a simple paper bag. This cute puppet is easy, fun, and a wonderful way for children to engage with the classic fairytale.

Watch their creativity shine as they transform the paper bag then relive her story with their new puppet!

Bear Craft – Bring the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears to life with your own bear! This engaging activity lets kids create their own bear characters for a fun way to enhance their storytelling experience. It’s the perfect way to combine creating with reading to make the story even more memorable and fun.

Mermaid Paper Craft – Dive into the enchanting world of The Little Mermaid by making your own mermaid! This fun and easy project allows kids to create their own beautiful mermaid, sparking their imagination and bringing the beloved story to life.

Mouse Handprint Craft – Enhance the sweet story of The Mitten with a cute mouse made out of your child’s handprint! This creative activity lets kids transform their handprints into adorable mice to bring the tale to life.

It’s a fun way to combine storytelling with a hands-on project to make the story even more engaging.

Mermaid Handprint Craft

Kids Folktales Activities

These dragon worksheets blend learning with fun! Use them to enhance letter recognition, handwriting skills, vocabulary expansion, and fine motor development—all while keeping kids entertained and eager to learn.

There are three worksheets included in this set to practice writing and recognizing the letter Dd for dragon! They’re a great addition to any fantasy-themed learning unit or as standalone fun. Download them today and watch as your little ones fly into a world where learning meets the magic of dragons!

Bring some sparkle and magic to your child’s day with our gorgeous princess slime recipe! Perfect for girls who adore all things pink, glittery, and princess! This slime is so fun to make and play with.

Take a sensory bin filled with this slime outdoors and watch as the glitter catches the sunlight, creating a mesmerizing display. It’s a creative way to keep kids entertained or to use as DIY party favors for princess themed birthday party.

Your children will love our unicorn color by numbers, and you’ll love that it’s a fun no prep activity! This set features 7 coloring pages that offer a fun way for kids to improve hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and counting abilities.

Your little ones will love to color in each space in order to reveal the different colored unicorns! Download the printables today and watch their imaginations sparkle with joy!

Visit the enchanting world of fairy tales with this printable fairy tale workbook! These 11 activities offer a variety of engaging tasks to keep kids entertained and learning over the summer break or during quiet times.

They’ll work on coloring, letter recognition, reading color words, practicing number skills, and more. Each page enhances preschool and kindergarten fundamentals while using creativity and skill development. Download for a magical addition to any learning adventure!

Princess Paper Bag Puppet For Pretend Play

Share With Us

Did you make this activity with your kids or students? We’d love to feature them on our social media!

For a chance to have your child’s project featured, simply snap a picture of the completed project and post it to our Facebook page, email it to us directly by clicking here, or use #simpleeverydaymom on your social media!

More Spring Activities

Princess Handprint Craft Template