A step-by-step guide for the Fingerprint Christmas Lights Card – a fun and easy project for all ages!
Materials You’ll Need
- Blank card stock (any colour; white works best).
- Acrylic paints (red, green, yellow, blue, etc.).
- A black marker or pen.
- A small dish for paint or a palette.
- A wet cloth or tissue for cleaning fingers.
Steps to Create the Card
Step 1: Prepare the Card
- Fold the card stock in half to create a standard card shape.
- Ensure the surface is clean and ready to work on.
Step 2: Draw the String of Lights
- Using the black marker, draw a squiggly line across the card to represent the string for the Christmas lights.
- Add small “light bulb holders” by drawing little rectangles evenly spaced along the string.
Step 3: Add Fingerprint Lights
- Squeeze a small amount of each paint colour onto a palette or dish.
- Dip your fingertip lightly into one colour of paint. Avoid using too much paint – dab off excess if needed.
- Press your finger onto the card just above a “light bulb holder” to create the first light.
- Clean your finger and repeat the process with different colours, placing your prints in alternating positions.
Step 4: Let It Dry
- Allow the paint to dry completely (approximately 20–30 minutes).
Step 5: Add Final Details
- Optional Use the black marker to add outlines to the fingerprint bulbs or small sparkles around the lights for extra flair.
Step 6: Write Your Message
- Open the card and write a cheerful holiday greeting inside, such as:
“Merry Everything”