Fingerprint Caterpillar Cards

Hi there friends! It’s Stacey from Glued To My Crafts, INCHING by with another thumbprint themed kid craft idea!

Super simple to make and sure to be loved by the lucky receiver as well! We are talking easy supplies and less than ten minutes to pull together this Thumbprint Caterpillar Cards idea on the fly!

So don’t delay – send extra special #happymail to someone awesome today! You can find ALL the details you need to know, in the full tutorial below!

Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your fingerprint caterpillar cards on our Facebook page to admire from a far! I can’t wait to see what colors you choose for the thumbprints on the caterpillar! #gluedtomycrafts

These thumbprint caterpillars are so cute, and they’re easy to make too! Just grab some markers, ink pads and paper and you’re ready to go!

Card Supplies:

Washable Ink Pads {in any color your heart desires but make sure it’s washable!}
Cardstock Paper/Cardstock Cards
Craft Scissors
Glue Stick
Colored Markers
Small Wiggle Eyes – two per caterpillar card
Small Scrapbook Stickers
Baby Wipe
optional materials – glitter glue, small rhinestones, craft sequins

Directions:

Use my pictures above for examples but basically you want to make some thumbprints on a piece of white cardstock {several in a line} draw on embellishments to give them the look of caterpillars and then trim down/add to a card front for easy mailing!!!
Use markers or scrapbook stickers to add phrases like “inching by to say” or “bugs and kisses!” to the front and to add a “punny” element!
Then get ready to gift and/or mail away your masterpieces!
Repeat over and over again!!!

If you are looking for even MORE “thumbprint” themed craft ideas, be sure to check out our SUPER popular and viral Thumbprint Dandelion craft post.

And “if” you decide to make today’s fingerprint caterpillar craft idea, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We sure do love seeing our inspiration come to life, so come share with us! #gluedtomycrafts

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Instructions:

First things first - make some thumbprints on a piece of white cardstock {several in a line.}
Next up - draw on embellishments to give them the look of caterpillars.
When done, trim down/add to a card front for easy mailing!!!
Use markers or scrapbook stickers to add phrases like "inching by to say" or "bugs and kisses!" to the front and to add a "punny" element!
Then get ready to gift and/or mail away your masterpieces!
Repeat over and over again!!!

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