This Dr. Seuss inspired fish canvas craft is perfect for kids to make, serving as an entertaining way to encourage artistic expression and fine motor skills!
Reading and crafting are two joys of childhood that often go hand in hand. In celebration of the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss, we’re bringing a fun and creative craft that parents and educators can enjoy with their young learners.
Today, we’re taking inspiration from the vibrant and imaginative illustrations of Dr. Seuss—specifically, the iconic fish characters—to create a piece of art that children can be proud of.
Craft Supplies:
- Large White Canvas
- Craft Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Baby Wipes
- Scrapbook Stickers
Directions:
- First paint your canvas a light shade of blue {or google an image of the Dr Seuss book cover and go with the original book colors}
- Next I painted Lil Man’s hands in each color and had him press them on the canvas for our “fish.” The first fish was yellow; then two green; followed with a red fish and ending with a blue one.
- Once you got the fish in place, let it dry completely.
- To finish your Handprint Fish Keepsake Canvas – add some fish features to the handprints {lips & eyes} and stick your scrapbook stickers on. If you want some reinforcement for the stickers – add a layer of Mod Podge over the stickers so they won’t go anywhere.
- For an added look, I painted on some bubbles in the water with white paint.
- Don’t forget to add your child’s name/age on the back so you remember when it was made. For easy hanging – hot glue some ribbon on the back.
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If you like this handprint fish keepsake craft, you may also enjoy these other Dr Seuss crafts on our website:
Handprint Fish Puppets
Oh, The Places You’ll Go Keepsake
Lorax Paper Plate
Paper Bag Lorax Puppet
Paper Plate Tropical Fish
Thumbprint Dr Seuss Craft
Popsicle Stick One Fish, Two Fish
