15 Adorable Grandparents Day Crafts for Toddlers

Grandparents Day is the perfect opportunity for little ones to show Grandma and Grandpa just how much they are loved. These Grandparents Day crafts for toddlers are simple, fun, and designed for tiny hands with plenty of room for creativity

1. Handprint Heart Card

A handprint heart card is a simple yet meaningful keepsake that grandparents will treasure. The handprints capture the size of your toddler’s tiny hands, making this craft even more special as the years go by.

Handprint heart card for Grandparents Day.

Materials:

  • White or colored cardstock
  • Washable paint
  • Paintbrush or sponge
  • Baby wipes
  • Marker

Instructions:

  1. Fold a sheet of cardstock in half to create a card.
  2. Apply washable paint to your toddler’s hands using a brush or sponge.
  3. Press one handprint on the front of the card and then the other so the thumbs and index fingers form a heart shape.
  4. Allow the paint to dry completely.
  5. Write “Happy Grandparents Day” on the front and help your child add their name inside.
  6. Let your toddler decorate the card with stickers if desired.

2. Fingerprint Flower Bouquet

This colorful bouquet never wilts and makes a beautiful piece of artwork that grandparents can display year-round.

A card for Grandparents Day with a fingerprint bouquet.

Materials:

  • White construction paper
  • Washable paint in several colors
  • Green marker
  • Paper plate for paint

Instructions:

  1. Pour small amounts of paint onto a paper plate.
  2. Help your toddler dip a finger into the paint.
  3. Press fingerprints in circles to form flower petals.
  4. Repeat with different colors to create several flowers.
  5. Draw stems and leaves with a green marker once the paint dries.
  6. Add a message such as “A Bouquet Full of Love.”

3. Popsicle Stick Picture Frame

A handmade picture frame allows grandparents to display a favorite photo while remembering the fun craft session.

Popsicle Stick Picture Frame for Grandparents Day.

Materials:

  • 8 popsicle sticks
  • Child-safe glue
  • Washable paint
  • Stickers or foam shapes
  • Printed photo

Instructions:

  1. Glue four popsicle sticks into a square frame.
  2. Reinforce the back with additional sticks if needed.
  3. Allow the frame to dry completely.
  4. Let your toddler paint and decorate the frame.
  5. Attach a favorite photo of the child with Grandma or Grandpa.
  6. Add a magnet or ribbon for displaying.

4. Thumbprint Family Tree

This craft celebrates family connections and creates a meaningful keepsake for grandparents.

A thumbprint Family Tree card for Grandparents Day.

Materials:

  • White cardstock
  • Brown marker
  • Washable paint
  • Baby wipes

Instructions:

  1. Draw a large tree trunk with branches.
  2. Pour paint onto a paper plate.
  3. Help your toddler press thumbprints onto the branches to create leaves.
  4. Use different paint colors for extra visual interest.
  5. Label family members beside selected thumbprints.
  6. Add the date to preserve the memory.

5. Paper Plate Sunshine

Bright and cheerful, this sunshine craft reminds grandparents how much light they bring into their grandchildren’s lives.

A paper plate painted in yellow with the words "You make my days brighter" for Grandparents Day.

Materials:

  • Paper plate
  • Yellow paint
  • Yellow construction paper
  • Glue
  • Marker

Instructions:

  1. Paint the paper plate yellow and allow it to dry.
  2. Cut triangle-shaped rays from construction paper.
  3. Glue the rays around the edge of the plate.
  4. Write “You Make My Days Brighter” in the center.
  5. Let your toddler add stickers or fingerprints for decoration.
  6. Punch a hole and attach ribbon for hanging.

6. Handprint Apron

This practical keepsake is perfect for grandparents who love gardening, baking, or crafting.

A handprint apron for Grndparents Day.

Materials:

  • Plain apron
  • Fabric paint
  • Foam brush
  • Cardboard insert

Instructions:

  1. Place cardboard inside the apron to prevent paint from bleeding through.
  2. Apply fabric paint to your toddler’s hands.
  3. Press handprints onto the apron.
  4. Repeat with different colors if desired.
  5. Allow the paint to dry according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  6. Write your child’s name and the date with a fabric marker.

7. Tissue Paper Heart Suncatcher

This colorful decoration catches sunlight beautifully and is easy for toddlers to create.

A suncatcher in heart-shape made with tiny tissue paper squares.

Materials:

  • Contact paper
  • Tissue paper squares
  • Scissors
  • Ribbon

Instructions:

  1. Cut a large heart shape from contact paper.
  2. Remove the backing to expose the sticky surface.
  3. Let your toddler place tissue paper pieces all over the heart.
  4. Cover with another piece of contact paper.
  5. Trim the edges neatly.
  6. Attach a ribbon and hang in a sunny window.

8. Footprint Butterfly

Tiny footprints transform into adorable butterfly wings that grandparents will cherish forever.

Tiny toddler footprints to form a butterfly shape in a card.

Materials:

  • White cardstock
  • Washable paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Marker

Instructions:

  1. Paint the bottoms of your toddler’s feet.
  2. Press both feet onto cardstock with heels touching.
  3. Allow the paint to dry.
  4. Draw a butterfly body between the footprints.
  5. Add antennae and decorative details.
  6. Write the date and your child’s age underneath.

9. “I Love You” Handprint Canvas

This simple art project creates a beautiful keepsake that can be displayed on a wall or shelf.

A canvas with a handprint and the words"I love you Grandma and Grandpa".

Materials:

  • Small canvas
  • Acrylic or washable paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Permanent marker

Instructions:

  1. Paint your toddler’s hand.
  2. Press it firmly onto the center of the canvas.
  3. Allow the handprint to dry completely.
  4. Write “I Love You, Grandma and Grandpa” above or below the print.
  5. Add the child’s name and date.
  6. Display with a small easel if desired.

10. Decorated Flower Pot

A painted flower pot paired with a plant makes a gift that continues growing long after Grandparents Day.

A flower pot decorated by a toddler.

Materials:

  • Small terracotta pot
  • Acrylic paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Small plant or flower

Instructions:

  1. Cover the work surface with newspaper.
  2. Let your toddler paint the flower pot in bright colors.
  3. Add dots, stripes, or fingerprints for decoration.
  4. Allow the paint to dry completely.
  5. Fill the pot with soil.
  6. Plant a flower or herb and present it as a gift.

11. Fingerpaint Bookmark

Grandparents who love reading will appreciate a handmade bookmark created by their grandchild.

A bookmark decorated with painted fingers.

Materials:

  • Cardstock
  • Washable paint
  • Laminating sheets or contact paper
  • Hole punch
  • Ribbon

Instructions:

  1. Let your toddler create fingerpaint artwork on cardstock.
  2. Allow the artwork to dry completely.
  3. Cut into bookmark-sized strips.
  4. Laminate or cover with contact paper.
  5. Punch a hole at the top.
  6. Tie a colorful ribbon through the hole.

12. Paper Bag Puppet Grandparents

This playful craft doubles as a toy and encourages imaginative play.

Two paper bag puppets representing a couple of grandparents.

Materials:

  • Paper lunch bags
  • Construction paper
  • Glue stick
  • Yarn
  • Markers

Instructions:

  1. Turn the paper bag upside down.
  2. Cut paper shapes for eyes, glasses, and clothing.
  3. Glue the pieces onto the bag.
  4. Add yarn for hair.
  5. Draw facial features with markers.
  6. Use the finished puppets to put on a puppet show.

13. Handprint Wreath

A handprint wreath makes a festive decoration that showcases your toddler’s tiny hands.

A wreath made with painted handprints in paper.

Materials:

  • Cardstock
  • Washable paint
  • Cardboard ring
  • Glue

Instructions:

  1. Trace and cut several handprints from painted cardstock.
  2. Cut a wreath shape from cardboard.
  3. Glue the handprints around the ring.
  4. Overlap them slightly to create fullness.
  5. Allow everything to dry.
  6. Attach a ribbon for hanging.

14. Sticker Photo Card

This easy craft combines a favorite photo with plenty of toddler-friendly decorating fun.

A card with a photo of a grandpa and toddler, and decorated with stickers.

Materials:

  • Folded cardstock
  • Photo
  • Stickers
  • Glue stick
  • Marker

Instructions:

  1. Glue a photo onto the front of the card.
  2. Provide a variety of colorful stickers.
  3. Let your toddler decorate around the picture.
  4. Write a Grandparents Day greeting.
  5. Add your child’s name inside.

15. Torn Paper Heart Mosaic

This colorful craft is easy for toddlers and creates a beautiful keepsake for grandparents.

A heart-shaped mosaic made with torn papers in different colors

Materials:

  • White cardstock
  • Construction paper in several colors
  • Child-safe glue stick
  • Marker

Instructions:

  1. Draw a large heart on a sheet of cardstock.
  2. Tear construction paper into small pieces (adults can help prepare some pieces).
  3. Let your toddler glue the paper pieces inside the heart.
  4. Continue until the heart is completely covered with colorful paper.
  5. Write “Grandma and Grandpa, I Love You” beneath the design.
  6. Allow the glue to dry before displaying.

These Grandparents Day crafts for toddlers create meaningful gifts while helping them practice creativity and fine motor skills. Most importantly, they give grandparents something truly priceless: a handmade reminder of how much they are loved.

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