Capture those sweet little handprints this upcoming summer season with today’s Handprint Crab Keepsake kid craft idea!!!

No need to be crabby – the tutorial is super simple, I promise!!! All you need is some craft paint, a blank canvas and a little creativity to get the “beachy themed” job done!

So check out the steps below and get ready to create a masterpiece with your little today!!!

Happy crafting, my friends!!! #gluedtomycrafts

Handprint Crab Keepsake Supplies:

* Large Blank Canvas
* Various Colors of Paint {primarily red and some blue}
* 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 colors don’t bleed
* First paint one of your child’s hands completely red and press it down on the canvas.
* Repeat for the other hand and place it the opposite direction {see our picture for example} to create the body of the crab.
* Next paint on embellishments to turn the handprint into a crab. Think eyes on the thumbs, mouth in the center etc. Again, see our picture above for an example.
* To finish off the Handprint Crab Keepsake Canvas – simply paint on beach embellishments all around the canvas. Also add other embellishments you see fit {like scrapbook stickers, glitter etc}
* Then display proudly or gift away for others to enjoy!

Don’t be so snappy to click away! Come check out our Love You To The Core – Footprint Apple Keepsake Idea and Love You To The Core – Footprint Apple Keepsake Idea posts! #gluedtomycrafts