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20 Baby Shower Games Printables You Will Actually Enjoy

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September 14, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Need to keep the guest of honor and her closest friends entertained? Take a look at this this list of twenty baby shower games. These fun baby shower games printables are funny, entertaining and perfect ice breakers for everyone, young and old. Baby Shower activities the mom-to-be, guests, and you will actually enjoy!

Baby Shower Games Printables

I have five kids. With my five kids, I only had two baby showers. Additionally, I have not attended a baby shower in years. Well, that isn’t true. I went to one about two years ago, and I was out out of place because it has been so long. So research had to be done to find you all the best.

In my discovery for this post, this is what I learned. The internet does not lack baby shower games. You guys, there are lots however they are spread all over the place.

Additionally, each game has about a dozen versions and is found on about another 1,000 blogs. So I did my good duty for you all and put together the best baby shower games that won’t throw you into an instant snooze. If I found the game multiple places, I found what I thought was the best version.

Take a look! We have more Tips for Throwing a Baby Shower including recipes, perfect for that mother-to-be’s cravings, and more baby game ideas. Also, these Baby Milestone Monthly Printables are adorable for photographing a baby’s age. Download this freebie for yourself or print as a shower gift with an 8×10 frame.

Adopting? Make sure you take some tips form these Adoption Party Ideas.

Baby Shower Party Games Printable PDF

Planning a small baby shower for a close friend? How about planning a Gender Reveal? Hosting a Co-Ed Baby Shower? Need activities for a Virtual Baby Shower? Need baby shower games for a large group?…

Whatever your occasion, we have the BEST BABY SHOWER GAMES for your next gathering. Baby Shower bingo cards are a thing of the past and honestly are quite dull. Add a fun twist to your celebration with these really fun and funny Baby Shower Games.

These baby shower theme games are unique and perfect for the baby shower guests of all ages but most importantly the mother or parents-to-be.

List of Baby Shower Games Includes

The Price is Right
Hang the Diapers
Name that Baby Tunes
Baby ABCs
Chop Paci
Balloon Baby Twister
My Water Broke!
Chocolate Candy Bar Dirty Diaper
Mommy or Daddy?
Don’t Say Baby
Diaper Bag Detective
Guess How Many
Bobbing for Pacis
Mystery Baby Bags
Over, Under – Baby Game
What’s In Your Phone

Common baby shower game supplies include balloons, tiny plastic babies, diapers, pacifiers, balloons, blindfolds, baby bottles, pens and more common baby items.

Download 16 Baby Shower Party Games plus directions and supply list to keep the mother-to-be and her guests entertained. It also keeps you organized!

Free Printable Baby Shower Games

If you are looking for someting a bit smaller, we have free printable to get you started . Try this six starter pack with baby shower game ideas.

After you sign up for our email list, print our six free Baby Shower Games including

Mystery Baby Bags
Name That Baby Tune
Baby Animal Game
The Baby Name Game
Over/Under Baby Shower Game
Diaper Bag Detective

This set is found in our library of free printables. You will need a printer after downloading your digital download or you can sent your file over to Staples Copy Center.

Baby Shower Party Games Printables

Need individual games for your next baby shower? Take a look at this huge list of baby shower activities. We have more themed baby shower ideas to create a fun event for new parents, the party hosts and baby shower party guests.

Baby Shower Taboo

Baby Shower Taboo from Fun Squared. You might recognize this classic game. Divide the guests into two teams and have someone draw a card. She needs to get her team to say the word at the top of the card, but she can’t say the 5 words below it as she describes.

Encouraging Words for the Wee Hours

Words for the Wee Hours from Happy Home Fairy. I was so happy to stumble upon this printable. Julie is a friend of mine for 20 years (where does time go) and she has some amazing printables. Print these Words for the Wee Hours. Challenge shower guests to make their own, but you can display yours on a clothes line with clothes pins. Vote on the funniest sayings or the phrases that make mom laugh the most at the little tinkle notes. This is not only fun, it gives the mama a pack of diapers – talk about a diaper changing need – plus it’s encouragement in the middle of the night as mama (and dada) care for the new baby! Now I am dying for a friend to have a baby so I can gift these messages.

Name that Baby

Name that Baby from DIY Network and TomKat Studio. Have each guest bring a baby photo of themselves. Post the photos on a board along with a printed number. Throughout the shower, guests can study the board and take a prediction at who is the precious baby doll in each photo. Have an answer key and review answers at the end of the event. The shower guest with the most correct answers, wins the trivia game. Up to 12 guests.

The Price Is Right

The Price is Right from Tula Mama. Set up a table with the baby item listed on this sheet. Have guests fill out their card with their best guesses for the price of each item like a pack of diapers, baby wipes, baby bottles, baby food and more. The person with the closest price of each item scores one point. The guest with the most points is a winner and wins a prize.

He Said, She Said

He Said, She Said from Unoriginal Mom. Just like the classic bridal shower game, is this fact about mommy or daddy. Pick up the free printable lips and mustache as well as the header for the fun game. But personalize for yourself in a Word Document.

Candy Bar Game

How Sweet It Is from Lil Luna. Well this is fun. When playing this game, you can have a jar of candy around. Fill out the matching pregnancy term to the candy bar. For example, girls name would be Baby Ruth. Have a basket of candy bars mentioned in the game. Most likely, everyone will have these answers right, so give he bar to who shares the answer with the group when going over results.

Baby ABCs

Baby ABCs from PJs and Paint. Ready, set, go. You are timed trying find a baby related item that begins with each letter of the alphabet. If there are repeat letters (like two people choose diapers for D) a point is not awarded. Person with the most points at the end wins. Make sure your words are unique and baby related! Twist it up: play with a ticket. Unique ideas get a raffle tickets. At the end of the shower, you can draw raffle tickets for a fun prize!

What’s In Your Phone?

What’s in your Phone from Inspiration Made Simple. It’s basically the same concept of “What’s in your Purse?” but baby shower edition. Each participant earns points for the item that they have in their phone. Things like having the Pinterest app or having the baby shower in your calendar.

Pass the Parcel

Pass the Prize from Tula Mama. Similar to pass the present, start the game off with one person. Normally the baby’s mama! Mama has to pass the gift off to someone who matches the description in the line of the poem. Keep passing the gift with each line of the poem until the final line of the poem is read.

Celebrity Name Game

Celebrity Baby Names from For the Love of George. See who knows US Weekly best with this parents to celebrity baby name match.

Book Title Emojis

Children’s Book Emoji Pictionary from Sugar and Soul. Ooohh, this one is a challenge. Identify the children’s book title from the emojis given. Person with the most number of books right at the end, wins.

Emoji Pictionary

Speaking of baby shower Pictionary. Add Frugal Coupon Living’s Baby Shower Emoji Pictionary to your next party. Find the related word with the tiny emoji photos. Set a timer to make the game even more challenging. This freebies is also in our printable games section of the our free printable library. You can get complementary this in our Baby Shower Games bundle too.

What’s In Your Purse?

What’s In Your Purse from Inspiration Made Simple. Similar to what’s in your phone game, gain points for the odd things you might find in your bag… Granola bar? Hammer? Photo of the kids?

Baby Jeopardy

Baby Jeopardy from Tula Mama. I will take “Nursery Rhymes for 300, Alex!” Play everyone’s favorite television game, the game of Jeopardy with all things fitting for a baby!

Name that Tune

Name that Tune from Play, Party, Plan. Skip the nursery rhyme game and instead play these amazing tunes. Download this list of 50 songs with the word baby in the title ranging from Justin Bieber to The Beatles. See who gets the most songs right, first.

Name that Artist

Name that Artist from Play, Party Plan. Contrary, as if at a poetry reading, read the lyrics to songs and see how many people can guess the artist. “They say were young and we don’t know, we won’t find out until we grow…” – Name that artist!

Mama and Baby Matching Game

Match the Baby and Mama from Hey, Let’s Make Stuff. Match the mama to her baby! This animal mother and baby matching game is both challenging and fun.

How Long is the Pregnancy

How Long is Each Animal Pregnant from Paper Trail Design. Guess the gestation period for each animal; a fun baby shower game that is easy to pull of and isn’t overly annoying.

Baby Shower Scavenger Hunt

Baby Scavenger Hunt from Plan the Perfect Baby Shower. Riddles and rhymes, the race is on to score the prize! Follow these baby related clues in this baby shower game.

Baby Trait Game Cards

Baby Trait from Sugar and Charm. What will baby look like? Will his/her eyes resemble mom or dad? How about their hair color. Everyone shares their guess and at the end the mother to be shares hers. Whoever matches with the mom most, wins!

Wishes for Baby

Wishes for Baby from Lauren Makes. Maybe not a game but a very good way to send off the baby and mother to be. These wishes for baby can be laminated and binded for the parents and child to keep forever! If laminating, print on cardstock.

About baby shower printables, I like to order my prints from Staples. It saves on ink and is only a few short miles from my home. I pick-up at the store, but of course you can upload them online and then have them shipped to your home. See more about how to print at Staples in our video tutorial.

Don’t stop here! There are more Baby Shower Tips including recipes and more baby game ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Share this with the new mama (or the experienced mama) – Need to Know Newborn Tips, Hacks and Tricks. Pin to Pinterest.

Celebrate each month with these Monthly Baby Photo Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Adopting? Make sure you take some tips form these Adoption Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Originally published April 2019. Updated September 2022.

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DIY Halloween Handprint Art for Toddlers

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September 14, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Looking for a spooktacularly fun Halloween activities for preschoolers? This Halloween Handprint Art is easy, inexpensive and a lot of fun for toddlers. This Halloween printable craft is also a delightful keepsake for parents & grandparents. Download, print and follow these tutorials to begin.

Looking for a fun and easy Halloween craft to do with the kids? Look no further than these handprint art projects! Simply print out the handprint art templates and start creating art. You can also print out the Halloween stickers onto sticker paper, then let the kids get creative.

They’ll love seeing their own little hands transformed into ghosts, bats, and pumpkins, and you’ll love how cute their artwork turns out. Grab the printable, round up the kids, and get ready for some Halloween fun!

What are some Halloween Handprint ideas you can make with kids?

Halloween is a perfect time for seasonal crafts. Handprint art doesn’t have to be a keepsake but it sure is fun when it is. Consider carving a pumpkin and letting your child feel the guts and seeds and then smash their handprint onto newspaper for some fun all sensory play. Alternatively use a washable markers and let your child trace their handprint onto paper. They can come up with their own creative Halloween monsters made from the shape of their hand.

Of course when making something that will last, consider using some of the cute ghouls and goblins found during the October season. There are so many Halloween characters you can incorporate into cute Halloween handprint ideas for kids. From ghosts to monsters, witches and bats there are plenty of fun ideas for Halloween arts & crafts.

We put together some of these cute Halloween characters to create fun fall keepsake ideas using your child’s handprints. Use these fun crafts in a preschool classroom, as a family activity or incorporate into creative Halloween Party Activities.

As you print out this printable, you may be wondering what all is included in the handprint art?

Here’s a peak at the ten Halloween Themed Handprint Art Included:

Witch Broom

There is a handprint art template for a witch’s broom. The kids will love making this one! You can even have them draw their own green witch on the page to extend this Halloween worksheet activity.

Bat

This bat handprint art is perfect for Halloween. It’s simple and easy to make, and it’s sure to be a hit with the kids. Once dry, color in the bats face. Black or purple are the perfect paint color for this activity.

Pumpkin

This handprint pumpkin is so cute and easy to make. The kids will have a blast making this one! Grab orange paint and squeeze those hands in together to make the shape of a pumpkin with little handprints.

Boo Ghost

What’s Halloween without a ghost? This spooktacular handprint ghost is simple and fun to make, and it’s sure to be a hit with the whole family. Pair your spooky craft with this easy Ghost Craft for Halloween.

Mummy

I think this guy is my favorite! Two hands up with this fun handprint art. Use white paint, red paint, black or orange.

Owl

This sweet owl handprint has two hands to fly. Use brown paint to add wings and feathers to a fun big-eyed Halloween owl.

Black Cat

A black cat need black paint. This cute four legged cat with a an adorable little tail is ready to celebrate!

Frankenstein

Who doesn’t love a Frankenstein? In this monster handprint Frankenstein use green paint. Use a Sharpie or permanent black marker to color the eyes in after you craft for add some fun wiggle eyes for a 3-D pop.

Spider

Thumb in for this handprint spider. Squeeze in those thumbs (or just leave them out) in this eight legged spider handprint craft. With little hands make eight legs. Black or purple paint is perfect for this Halloween handprint craft.

Reaper

So what does a grim reaper carry? A scythe! Did you know a scythe is a sharp, curved blade used for mowing or reaping. Use a green (silver or black) handprint to create your very own DIY grim reaper Halloween art.

Halloween Handprint Craft Tips

Because some of the graphics will get covered by your toddler’s handprint, you have options for bringing forth things like the eyes and mouths.

In this set, we’ve given you guides where to place the eyes and mouth. Take a look at these options for how to make them pop!

Use Googly Eyes where the eyes go for a 3-D Pop (I personally like this set of wiggle eyes where there are googly eyes of different sizes and colors)
Print a second set of the Halloween handprint prints and allow your child to decorate the eyes and mouth. After the hand print dries, cut out the decorated eyes and mouth. Glue and lay on top of the dried handprint.
If creating an item with different colors, do this in two steps. For example, paint the palm one color and place on the printable sheet. Once dry, place the finger and apply to the printed sheet. This allows you to add multiple colors without the smudge.

When putting together this Halloween Arts & Crafts, use washable Tempera paint. Print on white cardstock for the best turn out.

DIY Halloween Stickers

As an extra bonus, printable Halloween stickers are also included. These are great to use with handprint art or on their own. The kids will love using them to decorate their artwork, and you’ll love how they add a special touch.

To print your stickers, fill your printer with 8.5 x 11 sticker paper and print as normal. Trim the stickers, peel and add to your art.

To use the stickers, simply print them out on sticker paper and cut them out. Then let the kids get creative!

How to Use Halloween Handprints Crafts

There are several ways to use these handprints. Once you do this craft with the kiddos, you may be wondering what you can do with them! Be aware that kids LOVE doing simple handprint art and sticking Halloween stickers anywhere they can! Here are a few really good ideas for how to use these handprints for Halloween crafts!

Halloween Décor

Use them as part of a Halloween decoration. Mamas can hang them up around the house or classroom for a festive touch. Pass the finished craft onto neighbors to hang in their windows. They could make spooky Halloween mantle décor too. Just frame and enjoy.

Halloween Favors

Give them out as Halloween party favors. Guests will love taking home their own little piece of handprint art. This activity would work great in a preschool setting or a birthday party for younger children.

Halloween Cards

Send these lovely crafts out as Halloween cards. They are great gifts for family and a handprint card sure to put a smile on the recipient’s face. If you know people that live across the country, you can always send the cards in the mail, for an extra activity!

Gifts for Grandparents

These make great handprint keepsake gifts for grandparents and other family members. They’ll love seeing the kids’ handprints and they’ll appreciate the thoughtfulness and imprint of tiny little hands.

Get the Halloween Handprints & Stickers Printable

Ready to get started? Grab the printable Halloween handprint art templates and stickers here. Then round up the kids and have some fun!

What you get with purchase:

10 Halloween Themed Handprint Worksheets for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Examples: Handprint Craft Guide Tutorial
Bonus: Fun Halloween Stickers

Click Here to Download your Halloween Arts & Crafts Set for Kids

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Enjoy making fun animal art with this Fingerprint Art for Kids. Enjoy making tigers, lions, monkeys, snakes and giraffes. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out this super adorable A to Z Alphabet Handprint Art. This printable alphabet activity is great for early learners as well as preschool-aged children who love messy play! Have fun learning all the letters A to Z with these adorable Animal Handprint Preschool Crafts for Toddlers. Pin to Pinterest.

For more handprint craft ideas, also check out hand print art for Father’s Day and Mother’s Day. They make great a great activity for kids and cute gift ideas for mom, grandma, dads and grandpas.

More Fun Halloween Activities

Looking for more Halloween digital downloads? Enjoy these Free Halloween Printables for cards, worksheets, activities and more craft ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

Ready to party? Enjoy these Halloween Party Games for a small or large crown. They bring fun and low-cost entertainment with the click of a “print” button! Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy this list of 31 Halloween Bucket List items. Celebrate the holiday during the entire month of October with these fun Halloween activities. Do these family bucket list ideas in order or in the order you want. Pin to Pinterest.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Halloween Handprint Crafts. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

Father’s Day Handprint Art

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September 14, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Father's Day, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Need an cute DIY Father’s Day Card? Download these printable Father’s Day handprint art & crafts for dad! These father’s day gift ideas are keepsakes that leave a lifetime impression! Choose from five different themes. Download and print today!

Looking for a unique and meaningful Father’s Day gift? Why not try making something special with your little ones’ hands? With these fun Father’s Day handprint art ideas, you can create adorable handprint art and fingerprint art that will be treasured forever.

Whether you want to make a card or picture, there are plenty of different ways to get creative with your little ones’ hands! These handprint Father’s Day ideas are perfect for kids of all ages and can be customized to dad’s favorite things.

Father’s Day Handprint Art Ideas

1. Make a handprint tree!

This is a great way to show how much your family has grown, and dad will love seeing all of the different handprints. Simply paint your child’s handprint on a piece of paper, and help them add the tree branches. You can decorate the tree with other materials, like acrylic paint, glitter, or markers.

2. Create a handprint heart!

This is a great way to show your love for dad on Father’s Day. Simply paint your child’s handprint in the shape of a heart and add some small doodles around it for extra detail. You can frame this heart or add it to a card, and you’ll be sure to make dad’s day with this thoughtful gift!

3. Recreate your child’s favorite memory with his handprints.

Whether it was the first time they met dad or their first Father’s Day together, a fun handprint art project like this is a great way to commemorate a special memory. Using paint brushes, paint your child’s handprints on a piece of paper and help them add in the details of the memory. You can even add photos or other mementos to make this project extra special.

4. Make a handprint wreath!

This is a beautiful and unique way to show dad how much he means to you. Simply paint your child’s handprints on a piece of paper, then cut them into the shape of a circle and tape them together. You can add other materials for decoration, like glitter or paint, to make this wreath truly special.

5. Handprint Baseball

This was our favorite Fathers Day handprint gift as my husband played college baseball. To make this gift, paint a young child’s hand with stamp ink and add it to to a baseball. We put are on a baseball bat ball stand.

6. Make a handprint card!

Handprint cards for dad are a great way to show how much your kids love dad on Father’s Day. Simply paint their handprints onto a piece of construction paper and add any other details to make the card extra special, like paints or markers. You can even help them decorate the inside of the card with a special message or drawing for dad!

Printable Father’s Day Handprint Crafts

To help make Father’s Day even more special, we’ve put together some printable Father’s Day handprint crafts that you can easily download and print for the kids. From a simple rocket ship footprint craft to a grilling handprint craft, there are plenty of fun ways to make dad smile on his special day!

DIY Handyman Father’s Day Card

Have a dad that an fix anything. This cute father’s day card is perfect for capturing the handprints of daddy’s little helper! This is a wonderful idea for the child that has two helping hands. You could even pair with this candy Father’s Day toolbox craft.

Handprint Fishing Card for Dad

Any dad’s love to fish? Attach a handprint to a fishing pole with this adorable “I’m hook on you dad! Happy Father’s Day!” Pair with our fun Father’s Day dessert, fishing cupcakes.

Handprint Dinosaur Father’s Day Card

Any awesome dad’s in the house? If your son or daughter loves dinosaurs, this handprint art is pretty dino-mite! You can incorporate some of these dinosaur party ideas into a fun time for dad and the kids.

Handprint Grill Card

Is dad getting a new grill, apron or grilling set for Father’s Day? If so, pair with this grill father’s day card for a daddy-o that is king of the grill. Dad’s grilling partner adds handprint flames to the grill.

Footprint Rocket Cards for Dad

This would be perfect for an engineer or someone in the space industry (cough, cough in our house.) If you have a dad who is out of this world, create this footprint father’s day card “love you to the moon and back!”

What makes Handprint (and footprint) Father’s Day cards the best? They preserve your child in time and are keepsakes that are treasured forever! Your kiddos will have so much fun choosing their father’s day themed card and painting their palm and feet to create this craft for dad.

There are many ways you can craft these adorable handprint art prints. Frame these for a cute handmade gifts, add the to a photo album, or attach to an already planned father’s day themed handprint gifts. For teachers. they make cute preschool classroom father’s day crafts for toddlers.

No matter what you choose to do for your Father’s Day handprint gift, you’re sure to make dad smile with one of these fun and special Father’s Day handprint craft projects. So get ready and start crafting today!

If you’re looking for something fun and unique, try one of these easy crafts. With 5 different designs, there are plenty to choose from or to let each child make a different design for dad. They are perfect for a preschool classroom, just use as DIY toddler Father’s Day gift ideas. You can also do this quick and easy craft at home as a DIY Father’s Day gift with the help of mom.

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Free Father’s Day Printables

The fun doesn’t end here. Not ready to purchase? We have plenty of cute, free printables for Father’s Day. Make your very own Our Dad Rocks photo frame or dad can have his very own BBQ Rub Seasoning Jar. They are adorable Father’s Day Gift ideas for little hands to craft.

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More Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Do you have young kids or are you in charge of a preschool classroom? These Father’s Day Crafts for Kids: are cute preschool gift ideas or an even be used for older kids in elementary and preteen. They are creative and unique Father’s Day kids’ craft ideas that will bring a smile to Dad’s face!

With these Father’s Day Printables, you’ll be ready to celebrate dad to the fullest! We gathered some of the most adorable and creative dad gifts in this list of Father’s Day printables. Check out these gift ideas and printable Father’s Day cards for the super hero dad, the golf lover, the grill master, and more.

Want to get crafty at home? Check out these unique DIY Father’s Day Ideas. Adorable photos, wreaths, snacks and more.

Looking for similar content handprint crafts for Mother’s Day? Try these Mother’s Day Handprint ideas too! Just like your dad craft only for mom. Offer mom a cute card filled with adorable hand and footprint art. This mother’s day gift is perfect for toddler and preschool age children. Simply paint their thumb, foot and handprint and lay it down on the card. It’s the mother’s day gift that remains frozen in time.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your handprint art for Father’s Day gift ideas. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

Mother’s Day Handprint Art Printable

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September 14, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Family, Instagram, Kids, Mother's Day, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Ready to celebrate mom? Offer mom a cute card filled with adorable hand and footprint art. This mother’s day gift is perfect for toddler and preschool age children. Simply paint their thumb, foot and handprint and lay it down on the card. It’s the mother’s day gift that remains frozen in time.

What do you do for the mother that has everything? I struggle with this every year. While flowers are always the go to, they are a temporary gift. If you are looking for a perfect mother’s day gift that is frozen in time, fingerprint art, footprint art and handprint art is a perfect idea. Mother’s day handprint crafts can be made at home or even in the classroom. In fact, we all can agree a baby handprint and toddler handprint are the most precious thing of all.

So let’s get started. Learn the best paint for making handprint art and then download and enjoy these adorable handprint mother’s day printable cards.

What kind of paint do you use for handprint art?

When making handprint art for mother’s day, it’s important to have the right paint. Especially if you want your product to last a long time. First you must answer the question, what medium is the handprint art going on. Once you have determined if you are using wood, paper, or canvas, you can then determine the paint source. You also want to use a non-toxic, organic paint as you are applying it to your child’s hand.

The following paints can be used on the following sources…

Paper or Cardstock: A non-toxic washable tempera paint will easily stick to paper.

Canvas: Acrylic paint labelled non-toxic is safe to use.

Wood: Milk paint is made of natural ingredients making it the safest choice.

Drywall: Choose a non-toxic interior paint commonly found at Home Depot, Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams.

It is important to wash hands (feet/fingers) immediately after the print is created.

Is there a trick to getting handprint art smudge-free?

Getting the perfect handprint can be a challenge. A few tricks to help a smaller child create a handprint without smudging. Follow these five tips when creating kids’ handprint art for mom.

Tip 1: Have the right paint. When using paper, the best paint for easy clean-up is a non-toxic washable tempera paint.

Tip 2: Use distraction. If you can get an adult or older kids to help you, distract the child while you go through the motions of painting their hand and applying it to the paper. If you do not have as second helper, use an electronic or television to quickly deter their eyes.

Tip 3: Give the handprint artwork a few test runs. Print out extra copies of the mother’s day cards and practice with your little hands.

Tip 4: Use a paintbrush to evenly paint on hand and footprints. Remove excess paint before applying the child’s hand to the printable or canvas.

Tip 5: Lay down the hand very slowly and carefully. Start with laying down the pinky and slowly rolling the hand down on the paper until you hit the thumb. Once all the fingers and palm are placed, press your finger tips above the child’s handprint to ensure no part of the child’s hand is not applied to the paper. When you are ready to lift the handprint off, do this in a reverse motion. Slowly peeling the paper back from the child’s hand.

Give yourself grace. Sometimes the most adorable children’s hand prints artwork is found is in the mistakes. Then years down the road, small smudge might remind the gift receiver of a once-upon-a-time wiggly toddler.

Mother’s Day Handprint Art

The best mother’s day gifts begin with a handprint (footprint or fingerprint.) We put together an adorable Mother’s Day Cart printable set that displays these adorable sticky hands. In our printable Mother’s Day Handprint Keepsake Art set, we use all three prints.

These crafts can be made at home and are perfect for the preschool classroom. Choose the color of your choice. Guide preschoolers and younger kids as they hand their hand down. Allow them to add their name and have fun making these adorable children’s hand print and keepsake art.

This set comes with five fun Mother’s Day Craft Ideas. Our first idea keeps the message simple. I love you Mom. The O in Mom is filled with your kids’ handprint.

This butterfly handprint card has a really cute message “you make my heart flutter!”

Is your mom the queen? Give her a crown with this flamingo handprint heart. You are a fabulous mom. You can also use this handprint flower filled with adorable fingerprint bees!

If Mother’s day footprint crafts is what you desire, look at this heart shape craft for mom.

Handprint Art Gift Tips

To preserve your handprint artwork for mom, consider laminating the project with an at home thermal laminator. Test a dry piece of art before laminating all your projects. It important to choose a low-heat setting.

You can also head to the Dollar Store and pick up low cost photo frames. If you don’t like the color of the picture frame, use a quick drying spay paint to change the color to match your mother’s day gift color palette.

If you need a quick drying tip on your printable art, apply thin coats of paint. Once the art is complete, place the papers to dry in an area with circulating air. You can also use a heater or hair dryer.

Mother’s Day Handprint Printable

Ready to print these adorable handprint crafts? These easy Mother’s Day crafts with handprints can quickly be purchased and downloaded instantly.

This Mother’s Day Hand and Foot Print Set includes flower and bees, adorable butterfly, cute flamingo, Mom message and heart message. In the set we include a brief PDF printable how to so you know where to place handprints, fingerprints and footprints.

Mother’s Day Handprint Art Printable Set

Free Mother’s Day Printables

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More DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Take a look at these DIY Mother’s Day Ideas. Adorable mother’s day crafts and adorable gift ideas that you can create in the classroom or at home. Pin to Pinterest.

These Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids are really precious too. Between the bunch, you should be all set with showering a very special mommy These ideas include a beautiful bouquet handprint flower pot (made from footprints!) Pin to Pinterest.

Freeze memories in time with these Memorable Crafts for Loved Ones. Preserve memories with those young and old. Alive and passed on. Pin to Pinterest.

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Kids Party Games (For the Classroom Too!)

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September 13, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Education, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media

Creative Kids Party Games for your celebration, no matter the occasion! These children’s party games are great for birthday parties, outdoor celebrations, or even the classroom! Warning: there’s tons of fun ahead with these kid party games!

Kids Party Games (For the classroom, too!)

Kids birthday parties can take some serious thought and work to plan. You are typically in charge of a pretty sizable group of kids, and things can go south VERY quickly if you can’t keep them busy! The more guests you have, the greater the potential for chaos. The best solution to prevent any boredom is to pack the party’s schedule full of engaging kid party games.

Our last birthday party for my daughter’s 10th birthday went really well, and it’s all thanks to extensive planning. The full schedule left no room for the kids to get into trouble or come up with their own ideas of how to stay busy. In an effort to keep things fun, I researched for weeks before to find the best kid party games and ideas of how we could get creative with our time. Since I already did the research, I wanted to share my findings and the best kid party games with all of you!

The best children’s party games

These children’s party games aren’t just suited for birthday parties. Many of these ideas translate well to the classroom, too! If you are celebrating a holiday or other occasion, these kid party games will go well with pretty much any celebration. Enjoy!

How do you make a kids party fun?

If you’re looking to stave off boredom at your next kids celebration, try these ideas to keep everyone engaged!

Pick a great theme
Plan a fun playlist with all of the latest kid-friendly music hits
Provide plenty of refreshments for hungry kiddos
Stack your schedule with your pick of these kid party games
Put together gift bags for little ones to take home

Kids’ Party Games Directions PDF

Or course, it’s nice to have a blog post you can visit but we also created a resource you can print. Download and print seventeen of the top Party Games for Kids & Adults. This Kids’ Party Game Directions PDF includes a supply list.

Kids Party Games Directions PDF

Party Games for Kids

From my research, I wanted to share with you some of the kids party games for your own gathering or celebration. Many of these ideas are great for the classroom too!

Enjoy!

Don’t be afraid to get a little wet! Try this Pass the Water game for a great outdoor game that’s perfect for celebrations in warmer months. | Bash Corner

All you need are donuts and string for this delicious game! See who can finish their treat first. It’s harder than it looks! | Madly Stylish Events

Got a space fanatic in your family? They’ll love trying these Space Party Games at their next celebration! | Frugal Coupon Living

How creative is this? These Squirt Gun Races make a simple outdoor party activity feel like a game at a fair. | This Grandma is Fun

Make your own Giant Outdoor Kerplunk! | A Little Craft in Your Day

Take the fun outside! Turn your lawn into an Outdoor Twister Board. | Momma Told Me

This cheese puffs snack toss is the best. Trust me, you and the kids’ stomachs will hurt from laughing so much! | Parents.com

Angry Birds in real life! Shoot down cardboard boxes with this creative addition to your kid party games. | Honey Mommy

Get ready to get wet with this Water Balloon Wooden Spoon Race! | Kara’s Party Idea

How pretty is this? Make a human bubble with Dawn Dish Soap! | Lindsay and Andrew

Turn your yard flamingo decor into a ring toss game! | Sugar and Cloth

Pack plastic eggs full of confetti for a colorful, fun surprise! | Oh Happy Day

This DIY Egg Popper Tree will have you wishing you were a kid again! | Studio DIY

Have you seen this one before? I love this Shrink Wrap Candy Ball Game. Grab the directions here for loads of fun and candy! | Young Life Leaders

This one’s great for a pool party! Toss on older clothes or a swimsuit and get ready for Shaving Cream Water Balloons! | Handy Dandy Youth Ministry

Try not to get wet in this Water Balloon Challenge. Put kids’ catching skills to the test! | You Workin It

Creative Kids Party Games for your celebration on @frugalcouponmom. These ideas transfer well to birthdays, outdoor gatherings, and even in the classroom! #kidspartygames #frugalcouponliving

Get blindfolded and pass the cotton balls! This one works great for both indoor and outdoor celebrations. | Creative Jewish Mom

Speaking of games on a timer, download this Minute to Win It Directions and Supply List PDF.

Got a baseball fanatic in your house? Amp up their regular batting practice with a fun water balloon twist! | I Candy

Challenge kids with this Beach Ball Race! Teamwork is required! | These are the Days

Looking for more games best suited for outdoor fun? Take more games outside with these Outdoor Games (for the dark or light) | Frugal Coupon Living

Have you ever seen a Water Bag Piñata? These Water Balloon Piñatas are similar, and just as much fun! | Milk Allergy Mom

Need children’s party games that let the little ones work together? Stack the Cups with this creative game requiring teamwork! | Ms. Sepp

In addition to the Kids’ Party Games, also take a look at this larger bundle of 50+ Kids’ Party Games – indoor, outdoor, night, birthday.

Celebrate everyone in your family! Get inspired with these Family Birthday Celebrations – How to Celebrate Every Member! Pin to Pinterest.

Make sure to also grab this Birthday Bucket List printable for a special boy or girl celebrating a big day. Pin to Pinterest.

For holidays, birthdays, or any family celebration, check out these Family Approved Minute to Win It Game Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting a crowd? Take al look at these fun group games for kids, teens, adults – everyone! Pin to Pinterest.

Halloween Party Games

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September 12, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Halloween, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Enjoy, unique, minute to win it and classic Halloween Party Games for Kids. Nineteen popular and fun Halloween games for your next gathering. Download and print your Halloween games directions, supply list, and Halloween Charades cards.

Halloween Party Games

Halloween is one of the best holidays to bring excitement and fun. It can go many different directions and is a season that adults and kids alike love. There are many ways to make Halloween more fun. Focus on creative Halloween food crafts, create DIY Halloween costumes, and host a Halloween party.

What are some fun things to do at a Halloween party?

There are many Halloween activities you can do at a holiday party. It’s important to have things that keep your guests engaged and for teens or younger children, out of trouble. Enjoy classical Halloween games like Bobbing for Apples and Halloween Charades or try unique Halloween activities like Pass the Bone or Pumpkin Halloween Bowling.

These 19 Halloween Party Games include games instructions and a supply list. Many of the supplies you will already have on hand like apples, pumpkins, buckets, paper, pencil, string, etc.

Halloween Games Printable PDF

Games to Play at a Halloween Party

Take a look at these party games ideas for kids, teens and adults. All ages will enjoy these fun things to do at a Halloween party. Our kids Halloween party ideas will make your event memorable and create a great start to a new the fall season.

Capture the Pumpkins

Every heard of capture the flag game? This game can be played for hours and is even more fun with a “pumpkin patch.” To play Capture the Pumpkin, split into two teams. Add a color to each team to easily identify players. Assign a zone where each teams’ pumpkins will be placed. Pumpkins marked with teams colors. Designate a jail area for each team. Each team can create a strategy for defending their pumpkins, freeing jailed teammates, and capturing the other teams pumpkin. If during the game, a player is tagged by the other team, they go to jail. Their teammate can tag them to get out. The game ends when all the pumpkins on one team are captured or at a certain time.

Ghosts Balloon Game

Who is the best at keeping all the balloon in the air? The goal of this game is to just keep it up! Successfully keep three balloons (decorated like ghosts) in the air for one minute. Players can only use one of their hands to do it! If a balloon falls, that team looses the round. Point awarded for how does it longest or without dropping a balloon. | Soiree Event Design

Donuts on a String

Doughnuts on a string is becoming a classic party game for kids, it’s even great for kids birthday games. Tie the string on the donuts (one for each guest) and hang them from a clothesline, curtain rod or anything that is available. Each player stands beneath a single donut. On the mark of ‘go’ the players begin to eat their donuts using only their mouth. The first player to finish their donut, wins… but really everyone wins with this sweet treat in their mouth.

Bobbing for Apples

Who doesn’t love a classic Halloween game? I bet you played Apple bobbing game at a Fall Festival party growing up. Fill a large bucket with water. Add apples in the water, which will float to the top. Each player has a set amount of time to grab as many apples as they can out of the water only use their mouth, hands behind their back. The player that gets the most in the time period, wins.

Witch Hat Ring Toss

In this Halloween ring toss game, have a triangle of pumpkins or witch hats. Assign each a different point value. Using pool rings, glow in the dark necklaces or ropes glued in a circle, players get a number of ring throws to rank up the highest number of points. You can add two liter bottles below the witch hats to keep them standing. With Christmas right around the corner, transfer this holiday party game into something festive with Santa Hats. | Museum of Visual Materials

Roll-On, Buddy

There are two ways to do roll-on, buddy game. In this game challenge, each player must roll an apple, pumpkin, or orange across the floor from a starting line to a finish line only their nose. First one across the finish line, wins. This can be a team relay too and can also be played with your hands for larger squash or pumpkins. | Source

Mummy Relay Race

In the wrap the mummy game, split in teams of two. Use an entire roll of toilet paper and wrap your teammate up as a mummy, arms out. The mummy has to cross the finish line, keep their wrappings on and not tear them through to win! Fastest mummy wins in this mummy Halloween relay race. | Delia Creates

Cauldron Toss

It’s not Halloween without a witch cauldron. Using candy corn or mini marshmallows, toss as many as you can into miniature plastic cauldrons in one minute. Player with the most wins. You can turn this into a Halloween Minute to Win it Game too, giving each player 60 seconds to get the most tosses in the bucket. | Playground Park Bench

Halloween Charades

Who doesn’t love Charades and acting out? Use these Halloween charades words. Split teams in two. One person acts out what’s on the card. Each team guesses what the player on their is acting out. Team that guesses the most correctly, wins.

Eyeball Relay Race

This Halloween game race is just like an egg and spoon race. Divide teams into two for this relay. The first person in line has a spoon and plastic eyeball. Every other player has a spoon. Each person with a spoon and eyeball must carry the eye on the spoon to a designated spot and back. As soon as the player returns to the line, he or she passes the eye to next person in line. Continue until everyone gets a turn. If the eye drops, return to your line and start over. | ABCDee Learning

Eyeball Hunt

For this fun Halloween game, think along the lines of an Easter egg hunt and have players collect as many plastic eye balls hidden around the backyard as they can. Turn it into a timed game and see who can snatch the most for even more fun. | Joy in the Works

Pumpkin Patch Stomp

Bring the pumpkin patch to your home with Halloween game for kids. Tie a balloon to each players ankle with a piece of string. In the balloon is a prize (candy, sticker, etc.) Once everyone has one then start playing some music. While the music plays, people walk around. When the music stops, the aim is to burst each other’s balloon & protect your own. If you burst another, you get the prize inside. The winner is the last person left with a balloon. | Delia Creates

Magic Potion

In this creepy Halloween game and activity, get read to make your own DIY magic potion recipe. Put a glass cup on a baking sheet. Fill the jar halfway with vinegar, then add a few drops of food coloring and glitter. Squeeze in liquid dish soap and stir. Add a teaspoon of baking soda, stir again, and watch the foaming begin! | Messy Little Monster

Whipped Cream Gummy Worm Pie

Get messy with a pie eating contest Halloween style. Each player is given a pie tin filled with whipped cream and six candy corn hidden inside. Using only their mouths, players have one minute to retrieve as many candy corns as they can. When retrieved , they grab the candy corn and place it on plate beside them. The player with the most candy corn retrieved and placed on the plate, wins. | Frugal Ginger

Pass the Pumpkin

Like the well-known pass the orange game. Split teams in two. Get an orange that has a jack-o-lantern faced colored on. Stand players in a line. The game is simple: you need to put the orange under the chin of the first person, who must then pass it to the next person and place it under their chin, without using hands. Alternatively, play with a mini pumpkin but cut off the stem first. First team to finish, wins. | Get Set Party

What are your favorite Kids Party Games? Please leave a comment below or on Pinterest to let us know. Get all of these games in a friendly Halloween Games Printable PDF!

You can also had some 60 second challenges in your next party with these Minute to Win it Halloween Games too. It’s time to put the play in your party plan. Download and print 16 Minute to Win it party games that are Halloween Themed!

Take your kids on a treasure hunt with these Scavenger Hunt Riddles for Halloween. These at home Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clues are perfect for one child, a family or a crowd. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these Family Friendly Trunk and Treat Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting a party? Enjoy these Halloween Party Food Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Do everything you want this holiday season with our Halloween Bucket List. Excellent for fall family traditions. Pin to Pinterest.

Ho-Ho-Hosting a Holiday Party

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Hosting a holiday party? Follow these hosting tips when you host a dinner this Christmas season. Ideas for music, prepping, Christmas party game ideas and tips adding a festive atmosphere to your holiday entertaining.

Ho-Ho-Hosting a Holiday Party

Ready to end this year with a big bang? Okay, maybe a small bang with intimate friends. Host a Christmas dinner party without breaking the bank. Keeping a low cost holiday party, doesn’t mean you need to avoid all the bells and whistles. You can still bring friends together with the perfect party food, tablescape, warm ambiance and jovial atmosphere. Follow these hosting ideas and tips to create a festive atmosphere to your holiday entertaining.

We decided to step up our Hosting Tips and Tricks and share more ideas about Hosting a Christmas Party! Of course, combine the ideas from both posts to create the ultimate Christmas party!

Don’t host a party, without setting the setting with a Holiday Stovetop Scent. This fall simmer pot recipe rolls over into Christmas well too. Consider adding a couple drops of Pine Essential Oils. You can also see our Holiday Essential Oil Blends.

Don’t forget the music. Music will set your party theme. It doesn’t have to be loud but create a festive holiday atmosphere with an Amazon Music playlist (get a free Amazon Music trial for the party.) Either add the songs to create your own party playlist or use one of their many suggest Christmas Party Music Playlists. Use a bluetooth speaker or Amazon Echo Dot.

One stress free hosting hack is to get all your bowls and utensils out days before. Label where each dish and food will go so you know what you still need to borrow from family or a friend. | Pioneer Woman

Add color and a pop to your Christmas party tablescape by adding these candy cane place card markers. | Janine Ngai for LittleThings

Speaking of place markers, in our Wine and Cheese Party Ideas, we have have free printable cheese markers. A great low cost Christmas Party Idea is to offer snacks instead of dinner. You can also pick them up on our free printables page. If you want the larger set, grab these Cheese Markers on Etsy.

Take a look at these Christmas Appetizer Ideas for a holiday party including this adorable olive, rosemary, cheese board wreath. | Home is Where the Boat Is

When is the best time to host a holiday party? During the holiday season, calendars fill up with events and gatherings. Try something different. Take a weekend morning and host a Christmas Brunch. Take a look at these Breakfast Casseroles are great brunch ideas for a Christmas party that feed a large crowd. Maybe send out this Pancakes and Pajamas Christmas brunch party invitation.

What do you do at a holiday party? Holiday party games!

One idea is to incorporate Minute to Win It Games or Christmas Name That Tune Game. This gets a crowds energy up. Want something a little calmer, try a Holiday Wreath Making Party or Ornament Exchange Party. You could also go back to a traditional Christmas Cookie Exchange.

Play reindeer games! This Gift Grab Party Game keeps a crowd lively. You can of course supply your own presents or have people bring presents like a White Elephant Party. | Fun Squared

We have an entire list of Christmas Party Games. Our list of 19 Party Games include Dice Game, Press Conference, That’s a Wrap, The Good List, Musical Pictionary, Sticker Shock and Mystery Stocking. Eight page games for Christmas set also comes with Christmas Charade Cards and Name that Tune Christmas Style!

The Best Christmas Party Games Printable PDF

Brown Bag Menu & How to Print to a Brown Paper Bag

If you are hosting a sit down formal Christmas dinner, consider this twist. Make your own DIY Brown Bag Menu. You can use our Hand Lettering Tutorials or you can read directions for how to print on brown paper bags. | Caitlin Flemming at Sacramento Street

Display wrapped gifts around the home and under the Christmas tree for festive dinner party ambiance. If you can add a cinnamon stick or rosemary, it will also help the home smell good. People won’t even realize you are displaying potpourri! | | Waiting on Martha (use extra Rosemary to make this Rosemary Wreath. You could also attach the Rosemary Wreath as gift wrap decor!)

Don’t have a fire place or don’t want all the heat? Have a relaxing fireplace screensaver for TV. This fire place crackles for 8 hours! Your TV will need a YouTube app to watch this fire effect on TV.

Instead of having an open bar, consider creating a signature drink. This allows you to stock up on one type of alcohol & mixers. These 31 Holiday Cocktail Recipes give you direction.

Reduce or even skip the ice. Favor something more festive, like frozen berries, frozen grapes, even lime and lime wedges. Put them on a wooden skewer, dip them in water, then freeze. Guests drinks will stay cold, give some extra flavor and look fabulous. These frozen grape skewers even help to mix the drink. | Delish

If this is a Christmas Party for kids and adults, make sure to have something that distracts the kids. How do you entertain guests at a party? Keep the kiddo’s entertained this Christmas party table for kids. Place settings are drawn on a kraft paper tablecloth. Add crayons and crafts. | Simply Sweet Soirees (see example Kids Christmas Party Photos here.)

If you are hosting a formal dinner, make sure you know how to set the table. Use this formal place setting image as your guide.

Save these Family Christmas Traditions to Start Now! Pin to Pinterest.

Of course, don’t miss our original Hosting Tips and Tricks for the Holiday Season. Pin to Pinterest.

Turn uncommon and even common games into something unique. Every holiday on the calendar can have it’s own themed game. Learn how to transform party activities into holiday party games. Pin to Pinterest.

Printable Christmas Gift Exchange Game

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Put a spin on traditional gift-giving with this printable Christmas Gift Exchange Game! It’s more fun than simply wrapping up a gift and sticking someone’s name on it. With this game, you won’t know whose gift (or what’s inside it) that you could possibly end up with!

Christmas Gift Exchange Game

This game is fun for giving gifts where the group of people are similar in age. Like with a sports team, boy/girl scouts, or during a classroom party. That way, everyone will be gifting items that all participants can enjoy.

Fun Christmas Gift Fact

Speaking of gift-giving, do you know why we give our family members and friends gifts at Christmas in the first place? According to Why Christmas?, gift-giving has become a holiday tradition because the Wise men brought gifts to Jesus at birth. He received gold, frankincense, and myrrh when He was born.

Though we give and receive very different presents today, it’s all because we want to remember that Jesus is the reason for the season…and that he was given gifts too.

Getting Ready for Christmas Gift Giving

To get started with this Christmas gift exchange game, everyone should agree on a date for the event. Make it a total evening of fun and laughs with finger foods and desserts, or go all out with a potluck dinner. Gifts are best given after a full belly!

You will also need a spending limit on the gifts you plan to exchange. You wouldn’t want to bring a $10 gift and go home with an item valued at $50! Setting a budget makes the game fair for everyone. Most people will probably be okay with a $25 budget.

Items you could give for this Christmas gift exchange include:

Comfy items (Blanket, slippers, cozy socks)
A basket full of treats
Gift cards to specific stores or restaurants
Cute coffee mug that would be meaningful to anyone playing

Playing the Christmas Gift Exchange Game

When it’s time to exchange your gifts, the real fun begins! Incorporate a fun holiday party game. Print the cards on cardstock paper so they will withstand the entire game – and for future years of use, if everyone enjoys playing.

Put the cards in a stack on a table and let everyone gather around with their gift in their hands. Take turns drawing cards and following the directions.

Example directions on the printable cards for this game include:

Swap gifts with the person to your left
Swap gifts with the tallest person in the room
Swap gifts with the oldest person playing
Swap gifts with the person whose birthday is next
Swap gifts with someone wearing a sweater

The more cards you turn over and follow, the more the gifts will get scrambled up around the room. Once everyone has drawn a card (or 2 cards, 3 cards….however long you want the gift exchange game to last), it’s time to OPEN the gifts!

This game is so fun, it’s easy for it to become one of your yearly Christmas traditions!

Christmas Gift Exchange Game Printable

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We include a gift exchange dice game in our 19 Christmas Party Games List. This set of Christmas games also comes with Name that Christmas Tune and Christmas Charades Cards.

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Baby Shower Games Printables

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The Price is Right

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What’s In Your Purse?

Baby Jeopardy

Name that Tune

Name that Artist

Mama and Baby Matching Game

How Long is the Pregnancy

Baby Shower Scavenger Hunt

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