Are you looking for a fun and easy craft project for your kids to make today? Check out this handprint boat canvas craft idea from us!
Let your kid’s imagination take the helm! Create a precious nautical keepsake together with our handprint boat craft idea – perfect for showing off their special little fingerprints.
Craft Supplies:
- Large Blank Canvas
- Various Colors of Craft Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Paper Plate
- Baby Wipes
- optional materials – scrapbook stickers
Directions:
- Between each step – be sure to let the paint dry completely so your colors don’t bleed together.
- First paint one of your child’s hands completely brown and press it down on the canvas. This will be the body of the boat.
- Remove remaining paint from your child’s hand with a baby wipe {or several – then wash at the sink with soap & water}
- Next paint on the embellishments to turn the handprint into a boat. Think large sails, circular windows etc.
- To finish off the Handprint Boat Canvas – simply paint on an ocean embellishments around the canvas.
- Also add other embellishments you see fit {like scrapbook stickers, glitter etc}
- Then display proudly or gift away!
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Be sure to also check out our Handprint Sailboat Printable that is very similar to today’s post BUT easier to be kept in a scrapbook and/or framed as a gift!
Don’t forget to share pictures of your boat creations with us as well! You can ALWAYS tag us on Facebook or Instagram. I can’t wait to HEAR from you!
