Flamingo Cards Made With Fingerprints
Today’s latest and greatest kid craft tutorial from Glued To My Crafts is for ALL the beach and flamingo lovers in my life! I present to YOU our handmade Thumbprint Flamingo Cards paper craft idea!!!
Whether for kids or adults – this extra bright and colorful summer themed flamingo craft idea is a MUST-DO this time of year! It’s just a matter of piecing some paper pieces together and opening a basic pink ink pad to make the flamingos DANCE on the card front. Super easy to accomplish and you find the simple tutorial below!
Then make a whole bunch in one sitting and mail them to friends and family far away to make them smile! You can also turn this tropical themed craft idea into gift tags, birthday party, gift wrap or even as artwork to display all year long!
I know you are eager to get to it, so I’ll let you have it! Find all the details by scrolling below!
Happy crafting and making one-of-a-kind cards today! Don’t forget to share pictures of your custom paper cards made with thumbprint flamingos, on our Facebook page to admire! #gluedtomycrafts
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Craft Supplies:
- Washable, Pink Ink Pad
- Baby Wipes
- White Cardstock Paper
- Pre-Folded Cardstock Card Fronts
- Paper Trimmer or Paper Craft Scissors
- Tape Runner Adhesive or Glue Stick
- Thin Tip Sharpie Markers
Directions:
- First things first – use a paper trimmer or some basic craft scissors, to trim down a piece of white cardstock paper to add to your pre-folded cardstock card fronts.
- Open up your ink pad and grab your piece of white cardstock you just trimmed down.
- Use your thumb to make TWO pink “thumbprints” {for the body and head of the flamingo} on the paper. Simply press your thumb on the ink pad and then on the paper card front. Use our picture above as an example for placement.
- When done with the thumbprint step, clean off excess ink from fingers with a baby wipe {or two} and quick trip to the sink.
- Then use the Sharpie markers to draw on flamingo features on the two thumbprints {like a black nose and orange stick legs.}
- Once done decorating, glue your white piece of paper to the card front with your choice of adhesive.
- For added fun – add some colorful glitter glue, stickers and small polka dots around the edge for festive flair on your thumbprint flamingo cards!
- Then write a quick message inside your card and gift it away for the lucky receiver!
PAIR YOUR TROPICAL CARDS WITH —> “F” is for Flamingo
And that’s a wrap! Easy peasy – just how we like it on Glued To My Crafts!
If you loved this handmade flamingo paper card tutorial, sure to also check out our Popsicle Stick Flamingo and Paper Plate Flamingo craft posts that would pair perfectly with your summer craft plans!!! #gluedtomycrafts
Thumbprint Flamingo Cards
- Tape Runner Adhesive or Glue Stick
Instructions
- First things first - use a paper trimmer or some basic craft scissors, to trim down a piece of white cardstock paper to add to your pre-folded cardstock card fronts.
- Open up your ink pad and grab your piece of white cardstock you just trimmed down.
- Use your thumb to make TWO pink "thumbprints" {for the body and head of the flamingo} on the paper. Simply press your thumb on the ink pad and then on the paper card front. Use our picture above as an example for placement.
- When done with the thumbprint step, clean off excess ink from fingers with a baby wipe {or two} and quick trip to the sink.
- Then use the Sharpie markers to draw on flamingo features on the two thumbprints {like a black nose and orange stick legs.}
- Once done decorating, glue your white piece of paper to the card front with your choice of adhesive.
- For added fun - add some colorful glitter glue, stickers and small polka dots around the edge for festive flair on your thumbprint flamingo cards!
- Then write a quick message inside your card and gift it away for the lucky receiver!
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