This upcoming autumn season, capture those sweet little handprints in time with today’s Handprint Acorn Poem Printable Keepsake Idea!
Absolutely perfect for teachers, parents, grandparents and ALL those who work with small children this time of year. It’s just a simple paint & press craft idea that is sure to be loved by the lucky receiver for years to come!!!
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 acorn craft. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!
So what are you waiting for? Download the file below and get to work on creating this awesome Handprint Acorn paper 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 this beautiful fall season, my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s beautiful handprint acorn poem keepsake on our Facebook page for us to admire! #gluedtomycrafts
RELATED FALL KIDS CRAFT POSTS ON GLUED TO MY CRAFTS: Acorn Holding Raccoon – Kid Craft and Popsicle Stick Acorns – Kid Craft
Handprint Acorn Poem Craft Supplies:
* Free Handprint Acorn Poem Template Printable {Download HERE}
* White Cardstock
* Brown Cardstock
* Color Printer
* Brown Craft Paint {affiliate link}
* Paint Brush
* Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
* Craft Scissors
* Glue Stick
Directions:
* First download and print the free acorn template printable listed above in the supply list.
* Grab the brown craft paint, the paint brush and paper plate.
* Pick a hand – any hand!
* Squirt a small amount of paint on the paper plate.
* Dip your paint brush in the paint and paint your child’s hand completely brown and press it in the center of the printable.
* Lift up their hand to reveal the painted handprint underneath.
* Clean off the excess paint from their hand with a baby wipe and a quick trip to the sink.
* Now grab your brown cardstock and cut a “top” out for your acorn.
* Glue it down near the handprint so it looks like an acorn.
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Add other embellishments you see fit.
* Then display/gift proudly!
* Don’t forget to share pictures of the completed handprint acorn keepsake with us! #gluedtomycrafts
If you are looking for even MORE fall themed crafts that I’ve shared on the Glued To My Crafts blog, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below!
Popsicle Stick Owls {Kid Craft}
Tissue Paper Apple {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Raccoon {Kid Craft}
Indian Corn Painting {Kid Craft}
Popsicle Stick Pumpkins {Kid Craft}
Pumpkin Gift Bags {Kid Craft}
Fall Sensory Bin Idea
Handprint Tree {Kid Craft}
Deb says
Thanks So much! Perfect for my preschool students!
Stacey says
Hi Allison – try clicking “print to page” in your printer settings
Allison says
I am having same problem. It appears to large. When I go to print it, it is mixed up on three pages.
Stacey says
Hi Samantha – I just checked the link and it’s still working for me. Are you clicking the link in the supply list?
samantha says
the template will not download for me.