These free fall handprint crafts templates are an easy way to enjoy a simple autumn activity with toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, or young elementary kids. Just print your favorite fall handprint printable design, add your child’s painted handprint, and you have an adorable fall keepsake to display or save.

I’ve included several different fall designs, so kids can choose their favorite — or make them all!

These are especially fun for preschool fall crafts, classroom art activities, daycare projects, and easy crafts to make at home.

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Free Fall Handprint Printable Templates

The printable set includes five different fall handprint crafts for kids:

• Hello Autumn Acorn Handprints
• Hello Fall Squirrel Handprint
• Happy Fall Handprint Tree
• Cutest Pumpkin in the Patch Handprint
• Autumn Vibes Fall Handprint

Each printable has a space designed for adding your child’s handprint, making these a sweet seasonal keepsake as well as a fun art activity.

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Supplies

You only need a few basic supplies:

• Fall handprint printables
• White paper or cardstock
• Washable, non-toxic kids’ paint
• Paintbrush or foam brush
• Paper plate or paint tray
• Baby wipes or a damp cloth for cleanup

I like using cardstock when possible because it holds up a little better once paint is added.

How to Make the Fall Handprint Crafts

• First, print the fall handprint template you would like to use.
• Add a small amount of washable paint to a paper plate. Use a paintbrush or foam brush to cover your child’s palm and fingers with paint.
• Carefully press their hand onto the blank area of the printable. Press gently across the palm and fingers so the handprint transfers clearly.
• Slowly lift their hand straight up and allow the page to dry completely.

You can also add your child’s name, age, and the year to the finished picture to turn it into a special fall keepsake.

1. Hello Autumn Acorn Handprint Craft

This one is especially cute for siblings!

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The printable features two hanging acorns. Add two brown handprints underneath the acorn tops to finish the design.

You could use:

Brown paint for a traditional acorn look, or try slightly different shades of brown for each handprint. For one child, simply make both prints using the same little hand.

This would make such a cute preschool fall keepsake or classroom display.

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2. Hello Fall Squirrel Handprint Craft

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Your little handprint becomes part of this sweet fall squirrel scene, perfect for toddler fall crafts.

Use brown or reddish-brown paint and stamp your child’s hand beside the squirrel to complete the picture.

I love this one for a woodland or forest-themed fall unit because you can also talk about squirrels collecting acorns and preparing for the changing season.

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3. Happy Fall Handprint Tree

This is probably the messiest one — but also one of the most fun!

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Instead of making just one handprint, let kids create colorful handprint leaves around the bare tree.

Try using:

Red, orange, yellow and golden paint.

You can make several overlapping handprints to create a full autumn tree, or keep it simple with just two or three. Every child’s tree will turn out a little different, which makes this a fun fall classroom art activity too.

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4. Cutest Pumpkin in the Patch Pumpkin Handprint

This little pumpkin may be my favorite.

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Paint your child’s hand orange and stamp it underneath the pumpkin face to complete the character.

The finished printable says:

“The cutest pumpkin in the patch” and “Happy Fall.”

This would be adorable displayed on the refrigerator or added to a fall scrapbook.

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You could even write your child’s name and date underneath before saving it as a keepsake.

5. Autumn Vibes Handprint Craft

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For this fall printable, the handprint becomes part of a whimsical autumn scene with pumpkins and a cute fall hat.

Use a warm fall color such as: Rust, red, burnt orange or brown.

It is an easy choice when you want a fall craft that isn’t specifically Halloween or Thanksgiving themed.

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Make Them Into Fall Keepsakes

Don’t throw these away when fall is over! Handprint art is especially sweet because those tiny hands don’t stay tiny for long.

Once your craft is dry, you can:

• Write your child’s name, age and year on the back.
• Add it to a scrapbook.
• Frame it as seasonal artwork.
• Send one to grandparents.
• Use several children’s crafts for a classroom fall bulletin board.

Tips for Better Handprints

You don’t need a perfect handprint for these crafts. In fact, slightly uneven prints often make them look even sweeter.

A few things that help:

• Use a paintbrush rather than dipping the whole hand into paint so you can control how much paint is applied.
• Don’t use too much paint. A thin, even layer usually gives a clearer print.
• Have your printable positioned before painting your child’s hand.
• For toddlers and preschoolers, an adult can gently guide their wrist while pressing the hand onto the paper.
• And keep a few wipes nearby — because somehow the paint always ends up somewhere unexpected!

Get the Free Fall Handprint Templates

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Please note: This printable is for personal and classroom use only. Please do not sell, share, redistribute or upload the digital file. If you agree to this license, you may enter the freebie library password and download your printable fall handprint templates.

Download the FREE Fall Handprint Craft Templates below, print your favorites, and start creating.

You can print one design or make the entire set for a fun afternoon of fall crafting.

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I hope these little fall handprint crafts bring some autumn fun to your home or classroom!