Ready, set, craft! Get creative and make this cute thumbprint caterpillar card. It’s sure to put a smile on someone’s face – all you need are some ink pads, our free printable and of course – your imagination!
Fingerprint Caterpillar Craft
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 by tagging us on Instagram, so we can admire them from a far! I can’t wait to see what colors you choose for the thumbprints on the caterpillar! #gluedtomycrafts
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These thumbprint caterpillars are so cute, and they’re easy to make too! Just grab some markers, ink pads and paper & you’ll be ready to go!
Card Supplies:
- Caterpillar Card Printable – from box.com
- Washable Ink Pads
- Cardstock Paper/Cards
- Craft Scissors
- Glue Stick
- Colored Markers
- Baby Wipes
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First check out the link listed above in the supply list and print out the caterpillar card template on white cardstock paper. One printable makes FOUR cards at a time.
- Use a paper trimmer to trim out each rectangle design.
- Adhere each cut out piece to a single cardstock card front.
- Next up you are going to color in the leaf design in each card.
- Now open your ink pad up.
- Place your thumb {or index finger} on the ink pad. You are going to make several fingerprints above/on the leaf design to make your “caterpillar” come to life.
- Repeat the thumbprint step on each card.
- Use baby wipes to remove excess ink off of your fingers before washing your hands completely at the sink.
- Next draw on some facial/antennas to one of the fingerprints, with a thin tip Sharpie marker.
- Add other embellishments you see fit.
- Then the last step is to write a quirky saying in the inside the card, that goes along with the “inching by to say…” saying that is on the front of the card. You can stick to a more genetic saying like “I love you” or go into more detail with what you write. Have fun with it!
- Then gift away your Caterpillar Cards to the lucky receivers!
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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. It comes with a free printable to get you started even faster today!
