Today’s Handprint Butterfly 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 idea 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 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!

So don’t “fly” away just yet! Download the file below and get to work on creating this adorable keepsake today. 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! #gluedtomycrafts

Handprint Butterfly Keepsake Supplies:

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

Directions:

* First download and print the free template printable on white cardstock.
* Squirt some craft paint on a paper plate.
* Paint one of your child’s hands and press it on the printable, next to the butterfly’s body.
* Repeat if desired to make a fuller set of “wings.”
* Add other embellishments you see fit like stickers, glitter etc.
* Then display/gift away your child’s Handprint Butterfly piece 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!

Birds on a Branch
Handprint Flower Napkins
Woofing You A Merry Christmas – Santa Paws Keepsake
Swimming By – Fishbowl Keepsake Idea
Decorative Handprint Plate Keepsake