Paper & Paint Handprint Superhero – Keepsake Gift Idea

Whether for Mother’s Day and/or Father’s Day – I sure hope our Handprint Superhero Keepsake Printable comes in handy for YOU!

It’s the perfect excuse to get messy with the kids AND make an adorable crafty piece for family members {and yourself} to enjoy for years to come.

In this post, I’ve included a gender-neutral printable template, so all you need to do is print the file, grab some red craft paint and have your children add their handprint to complete the superhero themed craft. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!

So what are you waiting for? Download the file below and get to work on making a one-of-a-kind  Handprint Superhero piece today. Then place finished your child’s pieces in a beautiful frame or in a scrapbook to enjoy for years to come. Whatever you do with it – I hope you enjoy making it with that special little one in your life!

Happy crafting, my superhero friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s AWESOME superhero paper gift creations with us on our Facebook page, before they gift it away! I can’t wait to see how it turns out! #gluedtomycrafts

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Handprint Superhero Craft Supplies:

* Free Superhero Body Template Printable {SUPERHERO PRINTABLE ON BOX.COM}
* White Cardstock Paper
* Color Printer
* Washable Red Craft Paint
* Large Foam Paint Brush
* Sharpie Markers
* Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
optional materials – embellishments like glitter glue, rhinestones, small wiggle eyes etc.

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Directions:

* First grab the superhero printable listed above in the supply list.
* Print it out, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper {or any color you like!}
* Grab your red craft paint and paper plate.
* Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
* Pick a hand – any hand!
* Paint the palm of your child’s hand completely red and press it in the center of the printable, near the body of the superhero to create a cape.
* When you lift up their hand from the paper, grab some baby wipes to remove as much craft paint as you can from their hand. Send them off to the sink for a good scrubbing too!
* While they are washing up, grab your markers and draw on facial features on the head of the printable {you can turn your superhero into a boy or girl!} Glue on wiggle eyes if you like!
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as having children sign the bottom.
* Then display/gift proudly!

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Find even more fun craft ideas that are great to turn into gifts, by checking out our You Are The Real MVP Keepsake and Paper Handprint Owl Hug craft posts!

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