Handprint Boat Canvas – Kids Craft Keepsake
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 boat and handprint sail keepsake canvas with your little one today!
Happy crafting, my friends!!! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your handprint sail boat canvas creations with us on our Facebook page. We can’t wait to see those adorable handprints in action! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR PAINTED BOAT CANVAS WITH —> Paper Plate & Coffee Filter Boat
Boat craft Supplies:
* Large Blank Canvas – any size you like!
* Various Colors of Craft Paint {primarily brown is what you need}
* Paint Brushes
* Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
optional materials – 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!
PAIR YOUR BOAT CRAFT WITH —> Paper Plate Love Boat
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! You can ALWAYS tag us on Facebook or Instagram. I can’t wait to HEAR from you! #gluedtomycrafts
Handprint Boat Canvas
Supplies:
Instructions:
- 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!
