With Father’s Day less than a few weeks away, 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 Sailboat 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 printable template, so all you need to do is print the file, grab some paint and have your children add their handprint to complete the craft. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!

So let’s SAIL away together! Download the file below and get to work on creating this adorable paper sailboat keepsake. 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! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished handprint & paper sailboat keepsake with us on our Facebook page to admire this summer! #gluedtomycrafts

Handprint Boat Craft Supplies:

* Free Handprint Sailboat Template Printable {Download HERE}
* White Cardstock
* Color Printer
* Washable Craft Paint {pick a theme, a favorite color – whatever your heart desires!}
* Small Paper Plate
* Foam Paint Brush
* Baby Wipes

Directions:

* First download and print the free sailboat template printable {listed above in the supply list} on white cardstock.
* Squirt some paint on a paper plate.
* Paint one of your child’s hands and press it on the printable to create a flag for the sailboat.
* Repeat if desired.
* Add other embellishments {like stars, glitter, rhinestones} you see fit.
* Then display/gift proudly!

We have also done this particular craft on a big blank canvas before! Click on over to our Handprint Boat Keepsake Canvas post for the full details on that one.

AND because the fun clearly can’t stop here, 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 Daddy’s Grill Master Keepsake Idea
Handprint Flower Napkins
Handprint Button Tree
Handprint Flowerpot
Handprint Sunshine Canvas
Handprint Flower Bouquet Canvas
Decorative Handprint Plate Keepsake