This adorable handprint owl craft is perfect for kids of all ages! It’s a great way to preserve those tiny little hands!
Owl Handprint Craft Idea
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 tutorial 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 owl 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 Paper & Paint 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 by tagging our page on Instagram to see it! I seriously can’t wait to hear from you on social media! #gluedtomycrafts
RELATED —> Paper Plate Owl
Add a little bit of love to your home decoration with this sweet owl craft idea for kids! Just download, print and decorate with handprint wings!
Craft Supplies:
- Owl Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Washable, Craft Paint
- Small Paper Plate
- Foam Paint Brush
- Baby Wipes
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Directions:
- First print out the free owl template printable on white cardstock paper. 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 to complete the owl handprint art.
- Then display/gift proudly!
RELATED —> Popsicle Stick Owls
If you are looking for even MORE handprint craft ideas – be sure to check out these fun blog posts listed below {several of which can be easily turned into gifts!}
- “RUFF” You Keepsake Printable
- Handprint Turtle Keepsake
- Handprint Alien Keepsake
- Fishbowl Keepsake Idea
- Santa Paws Keepsake
- Guess Who Keepsake Canvas
- Owl Always Love You Keepsake
- Handprint LOVE Keepsake