
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!

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!
If you enjoyed this handprint bird canvas craft – you may also enjoy these crafty ideas from Glued To My Crafts as well:
- Footprint Airplane Keepsake Canvas
- Handprint My Little Love Bird Keepsake
- Little Forever – Handprint Wood Slice Heart Keepsake
- Handprint Boat Canvas Keepsake
- Handprint Keepsake Idea For New Year’s Eve
- DIY Handprint Leaf Napkins
Bird Keepsake Canvas
Tools:
- Craft Paint
Supplies:
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!