Finding a sweet, handmade gift for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day just got much easier. We swapped out the messy craft paint for colorful paper to create this “Owl Always Love You” handprint keepsake.
Using cardstock gives this project a clean, layered look while keeping cleanup to an absolute minimum. Kids enjoy tracing their hands, and you get a beautiful piece of art to save forever.
This simple paper craft takes only a few basic supplies and yields a lovely, textured result. Let us gather our materials and start creating!
Craft Supplies:
- Owl Always Love You Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Choice of Color Cardstock Paper
- Paper Punches
- Pencil
- Embellishments
- Scissors
- Glue Stick
Directions:
- First download and print out the free “owl always love you” tree branch printable listed above in the supply list.
- Print it out in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper {or any color you like!
- Grab your second sheet of cardstock paper and a pencil. Have your child place their hand flat on the paper. Trace around their fingers and palm, and then carefully cut out the handprint. This shape becomes the main body of your owl.
- Start adding your embellishments to give the handprint the look of an owl. I did some scallop paper punches and wiggle eyes but you are more than welcome to do whatever you like on this part!
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely.
- Then display/gift proudly!
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You just finished a gorgeous, mess-free paper keepsake! We hope you and your little ones have a wonderful time piecing this sweet owl together. Display it proudly on the fridge or tuck it into an envelope to make a grandparent smile. Happy crafting!
You can find even more fun craft ideas in our Valentine’s Day blog archives! Our personal favorites are our Paper Handprint Owl Hug and Handprint Light Bulb craft posts!
