Handprint Pete The Cat Keepsake Idea For Story Time Fun!

Hi friends! Are you as BIG of a fan as we are of the Pete the Cat book character like we are?? Of course you are! I mean – who isn’t especially if they have young children in their home?!

Recently my son and I made this adorable Pete the Cat Inspired Handprint Keepsake Idea together and it’s the PERFECT way to celebrate one of our favorite author and children’s book character together!

Plus it makes for a great keepsake and/or decor piece to keep for years to come {teachers – think bulletin board idea to show off!} You could even turn your paper Pete the Cat craft into a puppet for some pretend play. So many ways to take this craft idea!

So what are you waiting for? Make your own GROOVY Pete Inspired Handprint Keepsake and read some books in honor of him!

Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share a picture of your paper handprint Pete the Cat with us on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts {affiliate link for stuffed Pete the Cat and book series}

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Handprint Pete The Cat Craft Supplies:

* Dark Blue Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* Small Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
* Dark Blue Cardstock Paper
* Yellow Cardstock Paper
* White Crayon or Paint Pen
* Paper Scissors
* Glue Stick or School Glue
optional materials – black Sharpie marker

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Directions:

* First things first – grab your craft paint, paint brush and paper plate.
* Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
* Next pick a hand – any hand!
* Paint the your child’s hand completely blue and press it in the center of a single sheet of white cardstock.
* Gently lift up their hand to reveal the handprint design underneath.
* Go ahead and clean off excess paint with a few baby wipes & a quick trip to the sink.
* Next grab your blue cardstock and scissors.
* Cut out a head shape for Pete.
* Now grab the remaining cardstock and cut out eyes and some blues for his feet.
* To finish off the Handprint Keepsake – glue down all your cardstock pieces in place, draw on a nose and add any other embellishments you see fit.
* I also drew on some whiskers with a black Sharpie marker.
* When done – display proudly and snap a few pictures to share with us! #gluedtomycrafts

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Pete Inspired Handprint Keepsake Idea For Story Time Fun!

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Pete Inspired Handprint Craft - it makes for a great keepsake and/or decor piece to keep for years to come. Pair it with a book for storytime

Supplies:

• Dark Blue Craft Paint
• Foam Paint Brush
• Small Paper Plate
• Baby Wipes
• Dark Blue Cardstock Paper
• Yellow Cardstock Paper
• White Crayon or Paint Pen
• Paper Scissors
• Glue Stick or School Glue
• optional materials - black Sharpie marker

Instructions:

• First things first - grab your craft paint, paint brush and paper plate.
• Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
• Next pick a hand - any hand!
• Paint the your child's hand completely blue and press it in the center of a single sheet of white cardstock.
• Gently lift up their hand to reveal the handprint design underneath.
• Go ahead and clean off excess paint with a few baby wipes & a quick trip to the sink.
• Next grab your blue cardstock and scissors.
• Cut out a head shape for Pete.
• Now grab the remaining cardstock and cut out eyes and some blues for his feet.
• To finish off the Handprint Keepsake - glue down all your cardstock pieces in place, draw on a nose and add any other embellishments you see fit.
• I also drew on some whiskers with a black Sharpie marker.
• When done - display proudly and snap a few pictures to share with us! #gluedtomycrafts

And that’s a wrap on today’s tutorial! We hope you love this GROOVY keepsake idea from Glued To My Crafts!

Do you have something to say? Want to show off your painted handprint Pete the cat keepsake creation? Come join the conversation on our Facebook page. We love hearing from YOU!

We also have our Popsicle Stick Pete The Cat Puppet post for you to check out and pair with today’s crafty idea! #gluedtomycrafts