Capture those sweet little handprints in time, this upcoming summer season with today’s super easy Handprint Boat Keepsake kid craft idea!!!

No need to stress out – this tutorial is SUPER simple to recreate. I promise!!! All you need is some basic craft paint and a little creativity to get the boat “floating” with your child today!

So check out the steps below and set sail for epic craft time by creating a masterpiece with your little! Happy crafting, my friends!!! #gluedtomycrafts

Handprint Boat Keepsake Supplies:

* Large Blank Canvas
* Various Colors of Craft Paint {primarily brown is what you need}
* Paint Brushes
* Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
optional – scrapbook stickers/glitter/rhinestones etc.

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!

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 creations with us as well!