DIY Santa Footprints

Create a magical Christmas surprise with these DIY Santa footprints. This quick and last minute idea is perfect for bringing the joy of Santa Claus to life!

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The holiday season is a magical time of year, especially for children who eagerly await the arrival of Santa Claus. To add an extra touch of enchantment to their Christmas morning, many parents have started incorporating DIY Santa footprints into their holiday traditions.

Not that we’re into deceiving a nation of kids or anything, but we figured if we’re going to convince them that Santa is real, then we might as well go big or go home.

These clever and easy-to-create decorations not only delight little ones but also create lasting memories that will be cherished for years to come. These DIY Santa Footprints will surely freak out your kids about the idea of the North Pole (especially if you’re in climates where no snow is in sight).

Plus, this snowy footprints takes only about 15 minutes. And these footprints can be a fun addition to your pom pom Christmas tree or balloon garland tree.

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Materials and Tools Needed

White foam board — Or use poster board.

Pencil

X-acto knife or scissors

Optional: Fake snow — We used a fake snow spray that will adhere to the foam board. You can opt to recreate the snowy footprints with baby powder, baking soda, flour or white glitter. If so, keep in mind that you will need some craft glue for these items to stick to the footprints.

DIY santa footprints | sugarandcloth.com

DIY santa footprints | sugarandcloth.com

How to Make DIY Santa Footprints

1 — Draw heel prints onto the foam board. You can do this by hand, use a free boot stencil template online or trace a shoe.

DIY santa footprints | sugarandcloth.com

2 — Using an X-acto knife or scissors, cut out each footprint.

3 — Optional: To give the Santa footprints an even more realistic look, add fake snow on top of each footprint before placing them in front of the tree. Allow to dry.

DIY santa footprints | sugarandcloth.com

 

DIY santa footprints | sugarandcloth.com

Arranging You Santa Claus Footprints

Strategically arrange the Santa footprints leading from the fireplace, door, or any entry point into your home on the floor. Create a whimsical trail to delight your little ones and add a touch of magic to Christmas morning!

You can do so the night before Christmas or right before the kids wake up. You can also place out some DIY Santa Hat Drink Stirrers, which is another quick and fun project.

Feel free to sprinkle fake snow, flour or baking powder around the boots. However, if you have carpet, it may be best not to do so, considering the clean up will be a lot harder.

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More Christmas Decor Ideas 

Watch the joy and excitement on your children’s faces as they discover Santa’s footprints on Christmas morning. This simple DIY project to easily whip up in December adds a charming and memorable touch to your holiday traditions.

For more easy DIY Christmas decor ideas and fun family holiday traditions, check out a few of our favorite projects from the archives below —

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DIY santa footprints | sugarandcloth.com

DIY Santa Footprints

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5 from 7 votes
These fun DIY Santa Footprints are an easy and quick last minute Christmas project just for the kids at heart.
Total Time15 minutes
Course DIY
Category Holidays

Equipment

  • Pencil
  • X-Acto knife or scissors

Materials

  • 1 foam board
  • 1 fake snow optional

Instructions

  • Draw heel prints onto the foam board. You can do this by hand, use a free boot stencil template online or trace a shoe.
  • Using an X-acto knife or scissors, cut out each footprint.
  • Optional: To give the Santa footprints an even more realistic look, add fake snow on top of each footprint before placing them in front of the tree. Allow to dry.
Cost: $13
KEYWORD: santa footprints

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  3. That’s a nice addition for kids on Christmas morning. I don’t have kids but my nephews and niece would love that. In the meantime I should change my white tiles into hardwood floor :D5 stars

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