Handprint Crab Keepsake Canvas Craft

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!!! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished painted crab keepsake canvas on our Facebook page wall. This way we can give you a virtual high five from a far! #gluedtomycrafts

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Handprint Crab Keepsake Supplies:

* Large Blank Canvas {any size but make sure TWO handprints will fit on it!}
* Various Colors of Paint {primarily red and some blue}
* Large & Small Paint Brushes
* Small Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
optional materials – 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!

FIND MORE GREAT CRAFT IDEAS IN OUR —> Handprint Gift Ideas {Glued To My Crafts Roundup}

Don’t be so snappy to click away! Be sure to ALSO check out our Love You To The Core – Footprint Apple Keepsake and Handprint “You Are My Sunshine” Keepsake craft posts, for more inspiration from Glued To My Crafts! #gluedtomycrafts

Handprint Crab Keepsake Canvas Craft For A Beach Theme

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

Supplies:

• Large Blank Canvas {any size but make sure TWO handprints will fit on it!}
• Various Colors of Paint {primarily red and some blue}
• Large & Small Paint Brushes
• Small Paper Plate
• Baby Wipes
• optional materials – scrapbook stickers/glitter/rhinestones etc.

Instructions:

• 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!