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Fingerprint Birds on a Wire Craft w/free printable

Today’s Thumbprint Birds on a Wire kid craft idea is for the older children {and even adults} in your life!

With the free wire line printable template I’ve included in today’s post, it’s super simple to “doodle” and make a one-of-a-kind fingerprint craft piece to show off in no time!

Just download the FREE file below, grab some colorful ink pads and get ready to customize your piece however you like {maybe even using it as a birthday party keepsake by having every kid in attendance add their thumbprint and name!}

So don’t “fly” away – it’s that easy! This idea is MUST-DO activity for sure and you can find everything you need to know, in the full tutorial below!

Happy crafting, my dear friends! Don’t forget to share pictures with us when you are done! Come find us on Facebook or tag us on Instagram. #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR FINGERPRINT BIRD CRAFT WITH —> Paper Plate & Paint Splat Bird

Craft Supplies:

Free Birds on Wire Template Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
White Cardstock Paper
Color Printer
Washable Ink Pads
Thin-Tip Sharpie Markers
Baby Wipes

Directions:

First print out the free template printable {listed above in the supply list} on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You will need ONE print per craft.
Next up – have children press their thumb on the ink pad and then press it down on the “telephone lines” in the printable.
Repeat the thumbprint step until you have all the “seats” filled with “birds.”
When done with the ink step, use the baby wipes for clean up {a quick trip to the sink doesn’t help either!}
Now grab your markers and add beak, legs and eyes embellishments to the thumbprints to give them each life.
Finish off your Thumbprint Birds on a Wire by adding other embellishments you see fit. Then display/gift proudly!

PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Thumbprint Dandelion

Love today’s thumbprint craft idea? Be sure to also check out our Thumbprint Ferris Wheel printable! It’s just as easy as today’s post but you will be making people in the Ferris wheel instead!

Paper Bird's Nest Craft

A paper bird's nest art project with your child would be a perfect craft to celebrate this beautiful time of year!

Thumbprint Birds on a Wire

Print This Tutorial

Tools:

Supplies:

White Cardstock Paper
Thin-Tip Sharpie Markers
Washable Ink Pads

Instructions:

First print out the free template printable, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You will need ONE print per craft.
Next up - have children press their thumb on the ink pad and then press it down on the "telephone lines" in the printable.
Repeat the thumbprint step until you have all the "seats" filled with "birds."
When done with the ink step, use the baby wipes for clean up {a quick trip to the sink doesn't help either!}
Now grab your markers and add beak, legs and eyes embellishments to the thumbprints to give them each life.
Finish off your Thumbprint Birds on a Wire by adding other embellishments you see fit. Then display/gift proudly!

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