Handprint Sheep Keepsake Craft

If you haven’t noticed by the title of this very blog post, today’s kid friendly craft tutorial involves a simple black handprint cutout that we turned into an adorable sheep, grazing on some green grass.

Actually, because it’s a spring themed craft, we are going to go ahead and call them “handprint baby sheep.”

So without further ado, let’s get to the simple steps and materials! All of which can be found below in the simple tutorial, along with the free printable!

Then grab your child and craft up this adorable Paper Handprint Black Sheep cutie up with them today!

Happy crafting, my dear friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s paper and handprint black sheep creations with us on our Facebook page to see! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR BABY SHEEP CRAFT WITH —> Mixed Media Popsicle Stick Barn

How to make a paper handprint baby sheep keepsake craft for kids – includes a free printable template!

Craft Supplies:

Free Barn Printable – access it on box.com
Color Printer
White Cardstock Paper
Paper Craft Scissors
Green Cardstock Paper – two different shades!
Black Cardstock Paper
Pencil or Pen
White Cotton Balls
School Glue or Glue Stick
Small Googly Eyes – two per sheep craft
optional materials for this craft – small Easter stickers

Directions:

First print out our free barn house files listed above. You only need ONE barn house print per handprint sheep craft.
Next, using scissors, trim out the barn shape in the printable.
Discard all the extra leftover paper.
Next grab your two different colored green cardstock pieces and the school glue.
Tear one of the green paper sheets to give the “grass” portion of the craft some dimension.
Go ahead and glue that piece to the larger, untouched green paper piece.
Follow that up by gluing down the barn cutout on either side of the paper {make sure to leave room for your sheep!}
Set aside this piece till the last step.
Now grab your black cardstock, pencil and scissors.
Pick a hand and trace it on the black cardstock.
Use scissors to trim out the handprint design you just made.
Out of the remaining cardstock, cut out a small head shape for the sheep.
Go ahead and discard the excess black paper now.
Now grab the white cotton balls.
Glue a handful to the center palm area of the handprint cutout.
Follow that up by gluing the “head” paper cutout to the thumb of the cutout.
At this point in time you should also glue on the wiggle eyes so it can see.
When done with the above steps, glue your decorated black handprint to the barn house paper piece.
Add other embellishments you see fit to make it your own.
Once done, set aside to let it dry completely so everything stays in place.
When ready, display your beautiful and one-of-a-kind Paper Handprint Sheep Keepsake masterpiece proudly!

PAIR YOUR PAPER SHEEP CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Sheep Craft For Kids

Handprint Paper Baby Sheep Keepsake Idea For Kids To Make

At Glued To My Crafts we specialize in kid craft tutorials! Check out our super popular Foam Easter Egg Trucks, Paint Splat Sheep and Popsicle Stick Spring Flower Truck craft tutorials!

All three of which would pair nicely with today’s handprint black sheep tutorial – hint hint! #gluedtomycrafts

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Handprint Baby Sheep Keepsake

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Instructions:

First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
Next, using scissors, trim out the barn shape in the printable.
Discard all the extra leftover paper.
Next grab your two different colored green cardstock pieces and the school glue.
Tear one of the green paper sheets to give the "grass" portion of the craft some dimension.
Go ahead and glue that piece to the larger, untouched green paper piece.
Follow that up by gluing down the barn cutout on either side of the paper {make sure to leave room for your sheep!}
Set aside this piece till the last step.
Now grab your black cardstock, pencil and scissors.
Pick a hand and trace it on the black cardstock.
Use scissors to trim out the handprint design you just made.
Out of the remaining cardstock, cut out a small head shape for the sheep.
Go ahead and discard the excess black paper now.
Now grab the white cotton balls.
Glue a handful to the center palm area of the handprint cutout.
Follow that up by gluing the "head" paper cutout to the thumb of the cutout.
At this point in time you should also glue on the wiggle eyes so it can see.
When done with the above steps, glue your decorated black handprint to the barn house paper piece.
Add other embellishments you see fit to make it your own.
Once done, set aside to let it dry completely so everything stays in place.
When ready, display your beautiful and one-of-a-kind Paper Handprint Sheep Keepsake masterpiece proudly!

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