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Handprint First Day of School Keepsake

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A “First Day of School” craft features a pencil drawing, a red handprint keepsake apple with googly eyes, and is decorated with red and gold heart-shaped sequins. Text at bottom reads “FREE PRINTABLE!!!”.

First Day Apple Keepsake Craft Idea

As the days of summer are slowly coming to an end and the start of a new school year is right around the corner, it can be both an exciting and emotional time for any parent or child.

Making lasting memories before your little ones head off to their first day back at school will ensure you have something special that can capture those moments forever.

That’s why this thoughtfully designed handprint apple keepsake craft idea is perfect as it allows kids to show off their creative side AND get them excited for the first day in the classroom!

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Create a memorable first day of school keepsake with this fun handprint apple craft for kids to cherish forever.

To complete this “first day of school handprint keepsake” craft, the first thing you need to do is print our provided file, on a single sheet of WHITE cardstock paper.

Next up, have children color in the printed pencil design with crayons. When ready, it’s time for paint! Help them add their painted red handprint “apple” next to the pencil, to complete the theme.

Handprint paper art of a pencil and two hands, one green and one red with googly eyes and a smile, on a card reading FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. This adorable handprint keepsake makes the perfect first day of school keepsake for capturing special memories. The background features playful school supply patterns. @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is written twice.

And that’s it! Children can of course add any other embellishments they see fit and then they will have a beautiful and sentimental piece to remember the big day!

We hope this latest freebie from Glued To My Crafts comes in handy for you! Happy crafting, my friends! #gluedtomycrafts

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