Love You BEARY Much Handprint Keepsake Idea
Because I love my readers so “BEARY MUCH” today I’m sharing this FREE Love You Beary Much Handprint Keepsake Printable that is absolutely perfect for the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday {or Mother’s Day too!}
It’s the perfect excuse to get crafty with the kids AND make an adorable keepsake piece for family members {and yourself} to enjoy for years to come.
In this post, I’ve included a gender-neutral “bear-y much” printable template, so all you need to do is print the file, grab some brown craft paint or cardstock paper and have your children add their handprint to complete the “bear” themed craft. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!
So what are you waiting for? Grab the file below and get to work on making a one-of-a-kind handprint bear piece with your child today. Then place your finished piece 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 upcoming “lovestruck” season, my friends! “When” you recreate this paper handprint Valentine keepsake idea with your child, please snap a few pictures to share with us on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see! I love seeing our inspiration come to life in your home!
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Craft Supplies:
- Free Valentine Bear Template Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Brown Cardstock Paper
- Pencil or Marker
- Craft Scissors
- Small Wiggle Eyes {two per bear keepsake}
- Glue Stick or School Glue
- optional embellishments like heart stickers, glitter glue, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
- First things first – grab the Beary Much printable that is listed above in the supply list.
- Print it out, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper {or any color you like!} You only need ONE print per keepsake.
- Now grab your brown cardstock paper and marker.
- Trace your child’s hand in the center of the paper.
- Now trim out the handprint design.
- Before you discard excess paper, cut out a bear head shape.
- Decorate it with wiggle eyes and your marker.
- Now you are ready to assemble! Simply start off by gluing the handprint to the center of the keepsake printable.
- Follow that up with the head shape on the thumb.
- Add other embellishments to give your Handprint Love You Beary Much piece a personalized look, as well as having children sign the bottom.
- Then display/gift proudly!
OPTIONAL STEP – instead of cardstock paper, use craft paint for the handprint!
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Find even more fun craft ideas in our Valentine’s Day blog archives!! My personal favorite is our To The Moon & Back – Handprint Astronaut Keepsake craft tutorial! #gluedtomycrafts
Love You Beary Much Keepsake
Tools:
- 1 Pencil or Marker
- 1 Scissors
Supplies:
- Brown Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- 2 Small Wiggle Eyes
Instructions:
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
- Now grab your brown cardstock paper and marker.
- Trace your child's hand in the center of the paper.
- Now trim out the handprint design.
- Before you discard excess paper, cut out a bear head shape.
- Decorate it with wiggle eyes and your marker.
- Now you are ready to assemble! Simply start off by gluing the handprint to the center of the keepsake printable.
- Follow that up with the head shape on the thumb.
- Add other embellishments to give your Handprint Love You Beary Much piece a personalized look, as well as having children sign the bottom.
- Then display/gift proudly!
