Christmas Lights Fingerpainting Craft (with free Christmas Card template!)

Looking for a holiday craft that’s easy, fun, and makes a perfect personalized gift? This fingerpainting Christmas lights craft is just what you need!

With a little bit of paint and a lot of creativity, kids can use their fingerprints to create colorful “light bulbs” on a strand of Christmas lights.

This craft is perfect for young children and is a wonderful way to let them explore their artistic side while getting into the festive spirit.

Plus, we’ve included a Christmas card version so you can turn your little one’s artwork into a special holiday greeting for family and friends.

Let’s get started fun and festive project!

Christmas Lights Fingerpainting Craft

Materials

• Christmas lights craft template (available for download below)
• Fingerpaint
• Markers
• Scissors (if you’re doing the card)

Instructions

For this craft, you have two options: you can make a full-page version or a 5×7 card. The steps are the same for both, so just pick whichever you like best!

First, download and print the Christmas lights craft template at the bottom of this article.

Start by using markers or colored pencils to color in the block letters on the template.

Then, dip your child’s finger in paint and have them press it onto the paper above one of the bulb bases. Keep dipping their fingers in different colors of paint and pressing them onto the page until all the light spots are filled with bright, colorful “bulbs.” Let the paint dry completely.

If you’re making the card, just cut it to size and fold it in half.

And that’s it—your festive Christmas lights craft is done!

And there you have it—a super fun and easy fingerpainting Christmas lights craft that’s perfect for little hands!

Whether you’re making a full-page decoration or a cute 5×7 card, this project is a fantastic way for kids to get creative and make something special for the holiday season.

Plus, these colorful fingerprints make a wonderful keepsake for family and friends to cherish for years to come.

I hope you and your little ones enjoy making these as much as we did.

Happy crafting, and happy holidays!

Christmas Books for Kids

Here as some classic Christmas books to read along with your craft that kids are sure to love!

Pick a Pine Tree by Patricia Toht– This is a charming picture book that follows a family’s joyful adventure of choosing the perfect Christmas tree and decorating it with festive ornaments and lights. With rhythmic text and beautiful illustrations, the book captures the magic and tradition of preparing for the holiday season.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss– This classic Christmas book is a heartwarming tale about the Grinch, a grouchy character who learns the true meaning of Christmas after trying to steal it from the Whos of Whoville. This timeless story celebrates the spirit of kindness, generosity, and community.

Little Blue Truck’s Christmas by Alice Schertle– This is a festive story where Little Blue Truck spreads holiday cheer by delivering Christmas trees to his animal friends. With a delightful rhyming text and interactive lights on the last page, this book is perfect for celebrating the magic of Christmas with young readers.