Blow and make a wish! Today’s Thumbprint Dandelion kid craft idea 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 craft idea together! #gluedtomycrafts
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 thumbprints to complete the craft. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!
Although dandelions can be seen as a pesky weed at times, I can promise YOU that this craft idea is not the case! So download the file below and get to work on creating this awesome piece today. Then place in a beautiful frame or in a scrapbook to enjoy for years to come. Whatever you do with it – I hope you enjoy making it with your child! Happy crafting my friends!
Supplies:
* Free Template Printable {Download HERE}
* White Cardstock
* Color Printer
* Paint {pick a theme, a favorite color – whatever your heart desires!}
* Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
Directions:
* First download and print the free template printable on white cardstock.
* Squirt some paint on a paper plate.
* Have children dip their thumb in the paint and then press it down on the tips of the dandelion in the printable. Repeat until you have the look you like of your dandelion.
* Add other embellishments you see fit. Then display/gift proudly!
If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that come along with FREE printables, be sure to check out these fun posts. And “if” you decide to make this craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!
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Alison says
Hi! This looks fantastic! Can you tell me if the file is meant for printing on A4 or A3? Cheers.
Linda Lantz says
I can’t get the whole dandelion to print. What am I doing wrong?
Wendy, from Vermont says
I love this idea and will be making them as Thank You cards for parents in my preschool classroom. I am using your graphic and adding paint with cotton swabs. Each parent will get an end of the year card that says “Your child has helped me grow, professionally and personally, this year.”
ca says
Download link is broken…
Jeanine says
The down load link worked fine for me? Maybe it’s because it opens directly into the “box app”? If you don’t have it maybe that’s the issue? Are you working from a cell phone or PC? Good luck!
Bonnie Wach says
Please add metro your email list. Love your ideas. Thank u.
Bonnie
Mirjam says
Lovely idea. Looks fun!
Nicole says
It won’t download for me to print? Super cute though!
gillian says
there are two links , only one will work for me , top one 🙂
Jeanine says
Stacy you have so many amazing ideas! Thank you for extending them to us for free, in printables. Your kindness is appreciated! I love the minecraft challenge cards the most! Especially during summer!
Jennifer says
This was super easy and turned out great. Thank you for the template. We completed our dandelion as a family project (everyone used a different color ink for their fingerprints) and changed the word WISH into “Wishes Do Come True.” It will make a beautiful keepsake for years to come.
Mollie Jordan says
How did you get the template to download? Thanks!!!
Mollie Jordan says
I got it now 🙂 Thanks!!!
Carolyn says
Same here. Can not get it to print.
Becky says
How do I download and print this? I signed up for the box app but that didn’t help.
Bethany Allie says
This is my fave of the top 10’s fm 2016. I’ve just discovered your blog and have been devouring all your holiday owl printables. Many will end up in my office to brighten my coworkers’ day. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Stacey says
Thank you so much for visiting and the kind words!!! Here’s to a GREAT year!!! – Stacey
Brittany says
I can not print either. Can you email me the template for my preschoolers’ craft?
[email protected]
cassandra says
I love this, but can not figure out how to download the link. Is it possible for you to email it? [email protected]. I would like to use it in my classroom and as a party favor my son’s birthday party.
Thanks!
Lori says
Hi! I am trying to download the “Make a Wish” dandelion printable and seem to be having some trouble. First the download link was not active. Now the link is working but I am still having trouble downloading. Does the website information remain on the downloaded image? A friend of mine did this craft at school and there was no website information on the download but when I download it there is. Please help…we were hoping to use this as a mother’s day craft.
Stacey says
Hi Lori – unfortunately I have had several people cropping out my watermark and trying to pass it off as their own, so I had to add it else where. Since I’m providing this printable for free to my readers, the watermark is what will eventually keep traffic coming to my blog. Sorry for the inconvenience. You can always hand draw something and make copies for your class as an alternative to my printable.
Marie says
I am unable to print this as well. Would you be willing to e-mail to [email protected]? I think I will use one copy for a christmas present to my kids Aunt. Thank you so much- adorable idea!
Brooke Tunget says
Hi,
I would love to do this project with my class for open house but I can’t get the page to download. Is there a way you can email me a pdf copy? Thank you!
Brooke
[email protected]
Pam says
What a great idea. My grand children love to do this project!
Trina Delgado says
Hi,
I am trying to print the dandelion printout but it isn’t working for me? I was wondering if You could email me the pdf? I want to use this next week for a craft with my play date kids.
Thank you,
Trina
Stacey says
Hi Trina – I’m currently away from my computer for the weekend/family time so I won’t be able to email it told Monday afternoon at the soonest. I will email it then, promise. Till then, could you tell me more about the problem you are running into? The box.com is a service I pay for so I want to fix the issue asap – Stacey
Trina says
Hi Stacy,
Thank you for getting back to me.
When I print the image it only prints a couple black dots at the top of the paper. I only have a iPad and my iPhone. Could that be why it’s not printing for me?
Trina says
Hi Stacey,
Sorry to bother you again but I finally figured it out! Got the print out! So excited to do this project! Have a wonderful rest of your weekend and thank you