Flower Handprint Bookmark Craft Idea For Spring
Spring is right around the corner and my crafty juices are overflowing with tons of ideas for this time of year!
On that note, recently we came up with this idea using handprints as flowers, that are also great as bookmarks. So if you are looking for an inexpensive and crafty thrill for your child this afternoon, why not create some one-of-a-kind Handprint Flower Bookmarks with your child today?! Of course they great to slip in a book to mark that spot BUT they also can double as a spring themed craft in the classroom or a handmade present.
To see the full tutorial, keep scrolling to learn how to make these adorable Handprint Flower Bookmarks with ease. Perfect to celebrate the upcoming change in season and to create an awesome Mother’s Day keepsake at the same time!
So what are you waiting for? Grab your craft supplies and get ready to “bloom” those young creative minds today!
Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share some pictures with us afterwards on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to admire them! We can’t wait to see what colors you choose for the flower handprint aspect! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR FLOWER BOOKMARK WITH —> Thumbprint BEE Bookmark
Craft Supplies:
- Sticky Sticks Fan Handles – one per bookmark craft
- Green Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- Kid Craft Scissors
- Green Craft Foam Sheet
- Craft Foam Sheet – any color you like for the flower
- School Glue
- Marker
Directions:
- First things first – grab one sticky stick, the craft paint, small paper plate and paint brush.
- Squirt some green craft paint on the paper plate.
- Go ahead paint the sticky stick completely green to make the stem of the flower {except the area where the sticky adhesive tip is.}
- Repeat these steps for each flower bookmark you want to make.
- When done painting, set them aside to let them dry completely.
- While the paint is drying, go ahead and trace your child’s hands on the desired color of craft foam and trim those out.
- At this point in time you should also cut out some leaves from the green craft foam.
- Now you are ready to assemble your bookmarks. Simply peel off the plastic tab on the adhesive tip and place your handprint cutout on top.
- Now grab your glue and glue your leaves onto the sticky stick stem.
- At this point in time you can also add other embellishments you see fit.
- Then set it all aside to let it dry completely before using as a bookmark!
- Remember – you can also use these as spring decorations or gift them away as a nice gesture!
PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Thumbprint Snowman Bookmarks
Make your spring celebrations extra memorable with tons of crafty inspiration from us! We want YOU to check out our popular Owl On Branch, Bubble Wrap Cherry Blossom Tree and Watercolor Flower craft tutorials!
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Handprint Flower Bookmarks
Instructions:
- First things first - grab one sticky stick, the craft paint, small paper plate and paint brush.
- Squirt some green craft paint on the paper plate.
- Go ahead paint the sticky stick completely green to make the stem of the flower {except the area where the sticky adhesive tip is.}
- Repeat these steps for each flower bookmark you want to make.
- When done painting, set them aside to let them dry completely.
- While the paint is drying, go ahead and trace your child’s hands on the desired color of craft foam and trim those out.
- At this point in time you should also cut out some leaves from the green craft foam.
- Now you are ready to assemble your bookmarks. Simply peel off the plastic tab on the adhesive tip and place your handprint cutout on top.
- Now grab your glue and glue your leaves onto the sticky stick stem.
- At this point in time you can also add other embellishments you see fit.
- Then set it all aside to let it dry completely before using as a bookmark!
- Remember – you can also use these as spring decorations or gift them away as a nice gesture!
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