Guess Who Loves You Keepsake

Hi my crafty friends! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I figured I would share another SIMPLE keepsake idea that can be easily framed and turned into a gift on the fly. This Handprint Valentine Owl w/free printable template is super easy to make within minutes and it’s relatively inexpensive too!

Change up the colors and added materials to reflect personality and style, while still keeping the price on the cheap! We are talking CENTS to pull it together!

If you have a color printer in your home – you are well on your way to making this DIY “guess who loves you” owl keepsake come to life and creating a great one-of-a-kind paper piece that anyone can treasure for years to come {plus the finished keepsake fits nicely in a scrapbook or picture frame too!}

In this post, I’ve included a FREE Valentine themed owl printable template, so all you need to do is print the file, grab some paint and have your children add their handprints to complete the craft. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!

Hoot hoot! What are you waiting for? Download the file below and get to work on creating this adorable Handprint Valentine Owl. Then place in a beautiful frame or in a scrapbook for the lucky receiver to enjoy on Valentine’s Day. I just hope you are inspired to recreate it today! Happy crafting, my friends!

PAIR YOUR VALENTINE OWL CRAFT WITH —> Paper Bag Valentine Owl

Craft Supplies:

Valentine Keepsake Printable
White Cardstock Paper
Color Printer
Washable Craft Paint {pick a color in the Valentine scheme – pink, purple, red, teal etc.}
Small Paper Plate
Large, Foam Paint Brush
Baby Wipes
optional materials – loose craft glitter and scrapbook stickers

Directions:

First print the free template printable on white cardstock paper. You only need one print per keepsake.
Next squirt some paint on a paper plate.
Dip the foam paint brush in the paint.
Now pick a hand to start with- any hand!
Paint the palm and fingers of your child’s hand & working quickly, press it on the printable, next to the owl’s body.
Use baby wipes to remove excess paint.
Repeat for the other hand/other side.
Once done, set aside to let it dry completely.
If desired, add other embellishments you see fit {like glitter and scrapbook stickers!}
Then display/gift away your Handprint Valentine Owl print proudly!

PAIR OUR CRAFT IDEA WITH —> PAPER PLATE VALENTINE OWL

But wait – the crafty fun doesn’t end here!

If for whatever reason, you CAN NOT take advantage of our free printable, you can still recreate this idea but free-styling the design on your own. Just use our image above as inspiration!

BTW – if you really like today’s post, you might also enjoy our Handprint Valentine’s Day Poem Printable as well. Not to mention, it would pair nicely with together with today’s post. You should check it out and also grab the free provided file as well! #gluedtomycrafts