Get ready to make some lasting memories! Create an adorable handprint baby chick keepsake that you and your little one will treasure forever.
With Easter on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about fun and festive crafts that you can enjoy with your little ones.
A “Handprint Baby Chick” keepsake is not only a delightful project but also creates a precious memory for you and your children to cherish for years to come. This craft is simple, requires minimal supplies, and the end result is absolutely adorable! Not to mention, we even included a FREE printable for our readers below!
In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to make a colorful handprint chick that appears to be hatching out of an Easter egg – a craft that’s sure to make everyone’s spirits soar this Easter!
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:
- Egg Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Washable Yellow Craft Paint
- Paper Plate
- Paint Brush
- Baby Wipes
- Black Marker
- Orange 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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Love this Handprint Baby Chick Keepsake idea from Glued To My Crafts?
Then be sure to check out our popular Thumbprint Egg Hunt post as well! It’s another great Easter craft idea that is absolutely perfect to add to your spring craft plans!!!
