Painted Footprint Squirrel Keepsake Idea For Kids To Recreate

Today’s Footprint Squirrel tutorial is PERFECT for story time and a fun fall craft activity to do with your child this month. Not to mention – it’s also a great keepsake piece that can be treasured for years to come. Just make it with your child and slip it away in a scrapbook album or picture frame for safe keeping! I could even see people writing punny squirrel sayings around the finished footprint design that say “I’m nuts about you” or “I go nuts for you!” to tie it all together. So many ideas on how to make it your own!

I think my favorite part of this whole squirrel craft idea {and the main reason why I came up with it} is that it pairs nicely with the “Those Darn Squirrels” children’s book series {Amazon affiliate link.} Because of that, you are sure to have a great time crafting AND reading together this afternoon, with your little one!

So enough chit chat from me, let’s get SQUIRRELY on this idea! I really do hope this crafty DIY post inspires you! Find everything you need to know, in the full tutorial below! Happy crafting my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures with us on your various social media sites, by tagging us on Facebook or Instagram. We can’t wait to see your child’s painted footprint design turned squirrel keepsake! #gluedtomycrafts

CONTINUE THE SQUIRREL THEME WITH OUR —> Popsicle Stick Squirrel – Kid Craft Tutorial

Squirrel Keepsake Craft Supplies:

* Sheet of White Cardstock or Large Blank Canvas
* Brown Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* Small Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
* White Tissue Paper Squares
* Wiggle Eyes – two per squirrel
* Black Sharpie Marker
* School Glue
* Orange Craft Glitter

Directions:

* First squirt some brown paint on a paper plate.
* Have children choose a foot {or do both} and paint it completely brown, before pressing it down in the center of the white cardstock {or blank canvas.}
* Use baby wipes to clean off excess paint from their foot and allow the footprint to dry completely.
* Once it’s dry, you are ready for the “squirrel” embellishments! First we painted a long tail, as well as some ears on the footprint with the remaining brown paint on the paper plate.
* Next we added some gold glitter on the squirrel’s tail to give it some texture/dimension.
* This was followed by a few torn white tissue paper squares in the center of the footprint, for the squirrel’s chest.
* To finish off your Footprint Squirrel – glue on some wiggle eyes and draw on a face.
* Then set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!

If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that go along with children’s books, be sure to check out these fun posts:

Paper Plate Spaghetti {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Taco {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Cookie {Kid Craft}
Dr Seuss Inspired Leopard {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Pancake {Kid Craft}
Happy Birthday Mouse! {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Paddington {Kid Craft}

And because the ideas just ROLL OUT like crazy sometimes – below is another craft idea that goes along with the squirrel book theme!

Paper Plate Squirrel with Handprint Tail – just cut a paper plate half, add brown tissue paper and a handprint cut out for the squirrel’s tail. Super simple and sure to be loved too!!!