Handprint Box Of Crayons Keepsake

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Box Of Crayons Handprint Keepsake

Inspired by my love of crayons {and the awesome teacher friends in my life} today I present to YOU our Handprint Crayons craft idea!!!

It’s absolutely perfect to make in a classroom setting AND it doubles as an awesome keepsake as well! Just think of how awesome a large bulletin board would look with EVERYONE’s colorful finished piece!

Not to mention – this handprint crafty idea goes perfectly with the book “The Day The Crayons Quit” which would make story time even better!

So what are you waiting for? Let’s COLOR up some craftiness today! You can find ALL the details you need to know for this paper DIY, in the full handprint and glitter crayon box keepsake tutorial below!

Looking for a craft project that will keep your kids busy and create a keepsake? This handprint box of crayons is perfect!

Craft Supplies:

Yellow Cardstock Paper
Green Cardstock Paper
Pencil or Pen
Scissors
School Glue
Loose Craft Glitter – five different ones
Stapler
Black Marker

Directions:

First trace your child’s hand on the sheet of yellow cardstock.
Trim out the traced design with your paper craft scissors.
Now grab your green cardstock and trim out a rectangle for the “box” aspect of the crayon box, as well as a oval for the center.
Go ahead and attach your green pieces to the yellow handprint.
Finish off the Handprint Box Of Crayons Keepsake craft by having children draw a line of glue on EACH finger and shaking glitter on top to represent the crayons.
Shake off excess glitter and set aside to let it dry completely.
Then display proudly for everyone to see!!!

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