
Handprint Baby Chick Keepsake
We are getting ready for the upcoming spring season with today’s Hatching Handprint Baby Chick craft idea!!!
Along with the FREE bunny and hatching egg printable I’m providing for my lovely readers today, you and your child can make a one-of-a-kind spring themed keepsake piece that is sure to be loved for years to come!!!
To recreate this fun art project idea, all you need is a printer, washable craft paint and a little creativity to bring these handprint baby chicks to life! I’ve made it so easy for you so there’s NO excuse not to recreate it!
So what are you waiting for? Let’s HATCH this grand spring themed craft idea together right now! Find ALL the details and free printable below! Happy crafting, my dear friends!!!
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Follow our step-by-step instructions to create this precious keepsake that will last long after the Easter Bunny has made his rounds!
Craft Supplies:
- Free Hatching Egg Printable
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Washable Yellow Craft Paint
- Small Paper Plate
- Foam Paint Brush
- Baby Wipes
- Black Sharpie Marker
- Orange Sharpie Marker
Directions:
- First download and print the free hatching chick template printable on white cardstock paper.
- Now squirt some yellow craft paint on a paper plate.
- Pick one of your child’s hands.
- Paint your child’s fingers and thumb, and a little bit of their palm, yellow.
- Press it on the printable, on top of the hatching egg to make “baby birds.”
- Lift up their hand and clean off excess paint with a baby wipe & a trip to the sink.
- To finish off the Easter keepsake idea, add other embellishments you see fit {like painted on baby chick faces with the black and orange Sharpie marker.}
- Set aside to allow everything to dry completely.
- Then display/gift proudly for all to see!
- Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s handprint baby chick paper creations with us! #gluedtomycrafts
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