Box Of Crayons Handprint Keepsake Idea For Preschoolers
Inspired by my love of crayons {and my awesome teacher friends} today I present to YOU our Handprint Box Of Crayons kid craft idea!!!
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 finished piece!!! Not to mention – this 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 DIY, in the full paper handprint and glitter crayon box keepsake craft tutorial below!
Happy crafting, my friends!! If you do decide to do this paper handprint crayon box craft with your child today, please share a few pictures of it on our Facebook page to admire! #gluedtomycrafts
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Craft Supplies:
* Yellow Colored Cardstock Paper
* Green Colored Cardstock Paper
* Pencil or Pen
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
* School Glue
* Loose Craft Glitter {in various colors – five different ones}
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
* Black Sharpie Marker
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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 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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Handprint Box Of Crayons Keepsake
Tools:
- Pencil or Pen
- Scissors
- School Glue
- Stapler
- Black Sharpie Marker
Supplies:
- Cardstock Paper
- Cardstock Paper
- Loose Craft Glitter {in various colors - five different ones}
Instructions:
- 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 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!!!
