Easter Handprint Art (6 Free Printable Crafts)

ByClare Brown Updated on

Hop into the fun with our free Easter handprint art templates.

Turn your kids’ handprints into cute bunnies or chicks and see their excitement grow this season.

These Easter printable activities for kids offer a joyful and slightly messy way to create cherished memories with the kids.

Collage of colorful Easter handprint art projects for kids, including creative designs like chicks, bunnies, unicorns, carrots, and rainbows made using painted handprints. Each print features a festive message like “Hoppy Easter” or “Peep, peep! A tiny chick from a hand so small…” The bottom section highlights a yellow handprint chick card surrounded by green and pink bead necklaces. Text overlay reads “Easter Handprint Art” from homeschoolof1.com.

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Handprint craft for Easter

You likely have all the materials needed to create these enjoyable cute handprint art pieces for Easter.

These Easter handprint crafts are free for personal use and classroom use only. Please scroll to the bottom of the post for the instant access pdf file.

Supplies needed:

  • cardstock
  • washable paint (these are the ones we use for all of our handprint crafts)
  • paintbrush
  • Wipes!! Having these on hand is useful to avoid turning your table into a complete mess!

How to print the Easter handprint templates

Print out the templates below; they will fill six whole pages.

For the best results use cardstock for our Easter crafts, but regular printer paper will also work

Handprint carrot tops

It has “Handprint carrot tops, growing so fine, Happy Easter from this little hand of mine!” written at the top of the sheet.

Printable Easter handprint art template featuring a cute bunny next to a carrot in a hilly background. The top text reads, “Handprint carrot tops, growing so fine. Hoppy Easter from this little hand of mine!” A green paint bottle and paintbrush are placed beside the page, ready for kids to stamp their painted handprint above the carrot.

Allow the playful little bunny to decide which shade of green paint they want to use on their hands.

Apply a thin layer of paint to their hand using a foam brush. If the brush feels too tickly, you can use a handprint dish.

Make sure to have wipes nearby!

Coat their hand with paint and press it on top of the carrot.

Press down along their hand to ensure the handprint transfers completely.

Carefully lift the child’s hand, ensuring not to smudge the print.

Easter handprint art project featuring a bunny and an orange carrot with a green handprint stamped above it to represent carrot tops. The poem at the top reads, “Handprint carrot tops, growing so fine. Hoppy Easter from this little hand of mine!” Green and pink bead necklaces decorate the background.

Hoppy Easter

Look at this adorable Easter chick taking a break in its nest.

Easter handprint art template featuring a cute yellow chick hatching from a white egg, with the phrase “Hoppy Easter” written in orange at the top. The setup includes three paint pots in yellow, white, and orange, along with a paintbrush, suggesting it's ready for kids to add painted handprint wings to complete the chick design.

Let the kids choose the colors for their handprints. We chose yellow and brown paint, but you can pick any colors you like.

Apply a thin layer of paint to their hand using a small paintbrush. Keep wipes handy!

Cover their hand with paint and place it under the eggshell. Press down along their hand to ensure a complete handprint transfer.

Carefully lift the child’s hand to avoid smudging. Once completely dry, consider adding your child’s name and framing it for a wonderful keepsake.

Easter handprint art project showing a cheerful yellow chick hatching from a white eggshell, with the phrase “Hoppy Easter” in orange at the top left. Kids' painted handprints in shades of yellow and brown form a semi-circle nest beneath the chick. Green and pink bead necklaces frame the artwork, adding a festive touch.

You will also enjoy our free printable spring handprint art!

Easter bunny

Can’t resist Easter bunnies? Assist this little bunny in finding its ears!

Easter handprint art template featuring a bunny standing between two carrots in a patch of soil with the caption “Have a bunny-tastic Easter!” in pink text at the top. The background is blank, inviting kids to add handprint ears or decorations using the pink and white paint pots and paintbrush shown beside the page.

Collect the supplies listed above and start creating!

It has “Have a bunny-tastic Easter!” written at the top of the sheet.

Let the kids choose the color for their handprints. We went with classic pink paint, but feel free to choose any colors you prefer.

Apply a thin layer of paint to their hands using a small paintbrush. Keep wipes handy!

Cover their little hands with paint and press them down on top of the bunny. Press along to ensure a complete handprint transfer.

Carefully lift the child’s hands to avoid smudging to add the Easter bunny ears.

Completed Easter handprint art project with a bunny standing between two carrots and pink handprints added above its head to resemble bunny ears. The phrase “Have a bunny-tastic Easter!” is printed at the top in playful pink font. Green and purple beaded necklaces frame the cheerful craft, which is from homeschoolof1.com.

Easter chick

Another handprint template has a ‘Peep, peep! A tiny chick from a hand so small, wishing you a hoppy Easter, one and all‘ written at the top.

Easter chick handprint art template with a poem at the top in orange that reads, “Peep, peep! A tiny chick from a hand so small, wishing you a Hoppy Easter, one and all!” The page features cartoon chick eyes, beak, and yellow feet, with space above for kids to add a yellow handprint body. A paintbrush and yellow paint are placed beside the template, ready for crafting.

Allow the children to pick the colors for their handprints. We went for yellow paint but let the kids make their choices.

Apply a thin layer of paint to their hands using a small paintbrush. Ensure you have wipes nearby!

Cover their hand with paint and position it on top of the chickens feet. Press along their hand to ensure a complete handprint transfer.

Pull the child’s hand up carefully making sure you don’t smudge it. You can add googly eyes to the little chick to make an adorable Easter gift.

Finished Easter handprint art project featuring a bright yellow handprint forming the body of a chick, with cartoon eyes, orange beak, and feet added to complete the design. The top of the page includes a cheerful poem in orange text: “Peep, peep! A tiny chick from a hand so small, wishing you a Hoppy Easter, one and all!” Surrounded by festive green and pink bead necklaces. From homeschoolof1.com.

Check out our favorite non candy Easter egg fillers!

Rainbow handprint art

Easter is all about bright colors and happy rainbows!

Easter handprint art template featuring a pastel rainbow with the message “Happy Easter in all colors!” written above in blue, pink, and yellow. Four paint pots—yellow, white, teal, and purple—are placed to the right, and a paintbrush lies below the page, ready for decorating with handprints.

Gather the materials mentioned above and begin painting.

You can use different colored paints for the rainbow, but we used a mix of yellow paint, blue paint, and purple paint.

Use a foam brush to spread a thin layer of paint on their hand. If the brush feels too ticklish, you can use a hand print dish.

Keep wipes nearby!

Cover their hand with paint and press it onto the ends of the rainbow.

Press along their hands to make sure the handprint transfers completely.

Lift the child’s hand carefully, making sure not to smudge the prints.

Completed Easter handprint art showing a pastel rainbow with yellow, blue, purple, and white handprints stamped beneath each arch, creating a colorful and festive base. The phrase “Happy Easter in all colors!” is written in soft multicolored letters above. The artwork is surrounded by green and pink beaded necklaces.

Unicorn handprint art

The final template has ‘Wishing you magical unicorn moments and Easter kisses‘ written on top.

Easter handprint art template featuring a unicorn with flowers and a rainbow-striped horn, surrounded by a whimsical border. The top reads “Wishing you magical unicorn moments and Easter kisses!” in pink text. Purple and cream paint bottles and a paintbrush are placed beside the paper.

Collect the materials listed above and begin crafting to make your children’s handprints come alive!

Let the kids decide on the colors for their handprints. We went with purple paint, but feel free to choose any colors you prefer.

Use a small paintbrush to apply a thin layer of paint to their hand. Keep wipes nearby!

Coat their hand with paint and position it on the sides of the unicorn. Press along their hand to ensure a complete handprint transfer.

Lift the child’s hand carefully to prevent smudging.

Think of printing this artwork to your kid’s shirt and wear this while egg hunting on Easter!

Completed Easter handprint art featuring a unicorn with a rainbow-striped horn and floral necklace. Two pastel purple handprints are stamped on either side of the unicorn’s lower body, creating a whimsical effect. The message at the top says, “Wishing you magical unicorn moments and Easter kisses!” Surrounded by green and pink bead necklaces.

What Easter handprint art teaches kids

Easter handprint art projects offer younger kids more than just a fun activity; they’re educational too. Here’s what they can learn:

  1. These projects encourage young children to express themselves creatively, experimenting with colors, shapes, and patterns.
  2. Manipulating paintbrushes and placing their hands on paper helps develop fine motor skills, essential for writing and other precise movements.
  3. The tactile experience of touching paint and paper enhances sensory development, important for cognitive growth.
  4. Completing a project requires listening and following steps, crucial for academic success and problem-solving.
  5. Art allows children to express feelings non-verbally, promoting emotional growth and empathy.
  6. Planning their art, choosing colors, and deciding on the layout fosters critical thinking and decision-making skills.
  7. Group projects encourage teamwork, sharing, and appreciation of others’ work, essential for social development.

Check out all of our kids handprint art printables!

Other Easter activities

Make Easter even more fun with these best Easter books for kids and some free printables!

  • Easter bingo cards printable: A fun and easy game for kids of all ages, featuring Easter-themed images. Great for family gatherings or Sunday school, encouraging interaction and learning through play.
  • Easter printable cipher wheel: Engages older kids in decoding secret Easter messages, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a creative and entertaining way.
  • Easter counting worksheets for preschoolers: Designed to help young children practice counting and number recognition using Easter motifs, such as eggs and bunnies, making learning math skills enjoyable.
  • Free printable Easter placemats: Perfect for keeping kids entertained during Easter meals. These placemats can include coloring areas, puzzles, and mazes, all themed around Easter, enhancing fine motor skills and creativity.
  • Outdoor Easter scavenger hunt clues: Adds an exciting twist to the traditional Easter egg hunt by providing clues that lead kids through a garden or outdoor space in search of hidden treasures, encouraging exploration and physical activity.

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Last Updated on 1 April 2025 by Clare Brown

2 Comments

  1. Trying to print the Easter handprint set of 6. Gave my email address and still cannot print any of them.

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