Handprint Birds On A Branch - Keepsake Idea

Bird Keepsake Canvas Craft For Spring

Inspired by the beautiful weather outside, today I present to you TWO different ways to make Birds On A Branch keepsake canvas with your child today! One with handprints and the other with feet!

With just a simple blank canvas, some craft paint and a handprint {or footprints} – you too can make this “birds on a branch” art with your child today {because making keepsakes like this is a MUST for all parents!} Then you can either display it in your home for yourself or give it away to someone special {perhaps for Mother’s Day!}

Ready to learn how to make it? Let’s grab our supplies and find all the details listed below to get you started within minutes! I just know you and your child are going to recreate something TWEET together!

Happy crafting, my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished handprint bird canvas with us on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see it! I just LOVE seeing our inspiration come to life in your home! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR BIRD KEEPSAKE CANVAS WITH —> Paint Splat Bird Craft

Craft Supplies:

Large Blank Canvas – any size or shape you like!
Various Shades of Craft Paint
Small Paper Plate
Paint Brushes
Cute Kid w/hands
Baby Wipes

Directions:

First decide where to put your child’s handprints {or footprints} on the canvas. You may want to do some test runs on plain paper as well!
Once decided, add their prints to the canvas. Simply squirt some paint on the paper plate and paint their hand or foot for this step.
Press it down on the canvas.
Carefully lift up the hand or foot & remove excess paint with a few baby wipes and a quick trip to the sink.
Now you are ready to paint on the other embellishments like eyes, beaks and of course the tree & leaves!
Set aside the canvas to let it all dry completely.
Don’t forget to add your child’s name/age/date on the back!
And that’s it! Display it proudly for all to see!

PAIR YOUR BIRD KEEPSAKE CANVAS WITH —> Leaf Bird On Branch Craft Idea

Handprint Birds On A Branch Canvas - Kid Craft Idea

Super cute right? And of course – totally customizable to whatever theme you like! From the colors you choose for your handprint or footprints birds, to how many {and whose} painted prints you include on your canvas, the possibilities are endless!

Plus, don’t forget – this adorable {and unique!} painted prints birds on a branch craft idea would make a great keepsake for a grandparents too or even in a playroom for decor. So many ideas, I just hope we inspired you today with this quick tutorial!

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Tools:

Supplies:

1 Large Blank Canvas

Instructions:

First decide where to put your child's handprints {or footprints} on the canvas. You may want to do some test runs on plain paper as well!
Once decided, add their prints to the canvas. Simply squirt some paint on the paper plate and paint their hand or foot for this step.
Press it down on the canvas.
Carefully lift up the hand or foot & remove excess paint with a few baby wipes and a quick trip to the sink.
Now you are ready to paint on the other embellishments like eyes, beaks and of course the tree & leaves!
Set aside the canvas to let it all dry completely.
Don't forget to add your child's name/age/date on the back!
And that's it! Display it proudly for all to see!

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