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Handprint Boat Keepsake Canvas

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Looking for a fun and easy craft project for your kids? Check out this handprint boat canvas craft idea!

Handprint Boat Canvas

Painted Boat Keepsake Canvas

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

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Handprint Boat Canvas - Kid Craft Keepsake

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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Handprint Sailboat Keepsake - Summer Kid Craft Idea

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! #gluedtomycrafts

Stacey

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Handprint Boat Canvas - Kid Craft Keepsake

Handprint Boat Canvas

Looking for a fun craft project to do with your kids? This handprint boat canvas keepsake is perfect!
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  • Paint Brushes
  • Paper Plate
  • Baby Wipes
  • Blank Canvas
  • Craft Paint

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!
Want to show off your creations?Mention @gluedtomycrafts or tag #gluedtomycrafts on Instagram!
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