Hi friends! With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I figured I would share another SIMPLE kid craft idea that can be easily framed and turned into a gift on the fly.

This Handprint Owl Keepsake w/free printable template is super easy to make within minutes and it’s relatively inexpensive too. If you have a printer in your home – you are well on your way to pulling this together and creating a great keepsake to treasure for years to come {plus the finished piece fits nicely in a scrapbook too!}

In this post, I’ve included a FREE gender-neutral owl printable template, so all you need to do is print the file, grab some paint and have your children add their handprints to complete the craft. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!

Hoot hoot! What are you waiting for? Download the file below and get to work on creating this adorable Handprint Owl. Then place in a beautiful frame or in a scrapbook for the lucky receiver. Whatever you do with it – I hope you enjoy making it with your child!

Happy crafting my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s complete paper owl keepsake with us on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see it! #gluedtomycrafts

Handprint Owl Keepsake Supplies:

* Free Blank Blue Owl Template Printable {Download HERE}
* White Cardstock
* Color Printer
* Craft Paint {pick a theme, a favorite color – whatever your heart desires!}
* Small Paper Plate
* Foam Paint Brush
* Baby Wipes
optional – glitter, stickers, markers etc.

Directions:

* First download and print the free owl template printable on white cardstock. You only need ONE print per craft.
* Squirt some craft paint on a paper plate.
* Using the foam paint brush, paint one of your child’s hands and press it on the printable, next to the owl’s body.
* Repeat for the other hand/other side.
* Use baby wipes to remove excess paint from the hand and make a trip to the kitchen sink for the rest.
* Once done adding the handprints, set aside the decorated printable to let it dry completely.
* If desired, add other embellishments you see fit.
* Then display/gift proudly!

If you are looking for even MORE handprint craft ideas – be sure to check out these fun blog posts. {several of which can be easily turned into gifts!} And if you do decide to make any of our craft projects – please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts, so we can see our inspiration come to life!

Handprint Dog – I “RUFF” You Keepsake Printable
Turtle-Y Love You – Handprint Turtle Keepsake
Swimming By – Fishbowl Keepsake Idea
Woofing You A Merry Christmas – Santa Paws Keepsake
Decorative Handprint Plate Keepsake