FREE printable for reindeer footprint craft

Create an adorable Christmas reindeer with your toddler or baby!

This footprint reindeer craft is the perfect addition to your Christmas plans this year.

This time of year always makes me nostalgic for Christmases as a kid. Now that I have kids of my own, I want to make sure I make as many memories as we can.

Doing crafts together is something we all love. This one was so fun and my toddler loved it! He thought it was hilarious when the paint got between his toes.

It is important to me to create keepsakes with my kids when they are little. There’s something about those tiny footprints that just melts my heart.

I know this is something I will always treasure as I bring it out year after year for Christmas.

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Download and Print

Footprint Reindeer toddler craft 8×10 FREE PRINTABLE Download

Supplies:

-Printed reindeer antlers (best on cardstock paper)

-Green and/or red tempera paint

-Paint brush

-Scissors

Directions:

1. Print the reindeer printable in color. Cardstock is best because it is sturdy and the paint won’t go through the paper.

2. Paint the bottom of your toddler or baby’s foot. Make sure to cover the entire foot, heel, and toes.

3. Press the foot onto the paper right below the antlers.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the next paint color.

5. Use the paint brush and your fingertips to touch up the footprint, if needed.

toddler footprint reindeer craft being touched up

toddler footprint reindeer craft before and after touching up

6. Allow to dry overnight.

7. Cut out the craft. Cut along the dotted line.

toddler reindeer footprint craft being cut out

8. Place the completed reindeer footprint craft in an 8×10 frame and put it on display!

Tips and Tricks

-Make sure to use tempera paint because it can wash off easily and is safe for kids.

-I put my toddler in the high chair so he couldn’t run away with paint on his feet. This also made it easier to press the foot onto the paper in the correct position.

-Tell your toddler to relax their toes as you press their foot onto the paper so the toe prints come out clearly.

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Reindeer Footprint Craft

An adorable Christmas craft for toddlers. Create a Christmas reindeer using footprints!

Prep Time5

Active Time20

Dry time12

Total Time12 25

Keyword: Baby, Christmas, Craft, Toddler

Cost: $

Equipment

Printer (I printed at my local office supply store)

Materials

Printed reindeer antlers (best on cardstock paper)
tempera paint (green and/or red)
Paint brush or sponge
Scissors

Instructions

Print the reindeer printable in color. Cardstock is best because it is sturdy and the paint won’t go through the paper.
Paint the bottom of your toddler or baby’s foot. Make sure to cover the entire foot, heel, and toes.
Press the foot onto the paper right below the antlers. See above image for placement recommendation.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the next paint color.
Use the paint brush and your fingertips to touch up the footprint, if needed.
Allow to dry overnight.
Cut along the dotted line to cut out the completed craft.
Place the completed reindeer footprint craft in an 8×10 frame and put it on display!

Notes

-Make sure to use tempera paint because it can wash off easily and is safe for kids.

-I put my toddler in the high chair so he couldn’t run away with paint on his feet. This also made it easier to press the foot onto the paper in the correct position.

-Tell your toddler to relax their toes as you press their foot onto the paper so the toe prints come out clearly.

Enjoy your adorable footprint reindeer craft!