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Swimming By – Handprint Fishbowl Keepsake

It’s a “handprint fishbowl keepsake” craft idea that YOU can recreate with your child ANY day of the year!!!

This “Swimming By” card is super easy to make within minutes and it’s relatively inexpensive too!

You can also add materials to reflect personality and style, while still keeping the price on the cheap! We are talking CENTS to pull this DIY kid craft together today!

Why stress? Just print out the free file and add your child’s handprint to complete! #gluedtomycrafts

Swimming By - Fishbowl Keepsake Idea

Swimming By Fishbowl Keepsake

If you have a color printer in your home – you are well on your way to making this DIY handprint fish in fishbowl keepsake craft come to life and creating a great one-of-a-kind paper piece that anyone can treasure for years to come {plus the finished fishbowl craft fits nicely in a scrapbook too!}

In this post, I’ve included a FREE fishbowl printable template {thanks to LisaMarkleSparkles on Etsy for the awesome clipart!} so all you need to do is print the file, grab some craft paint and have your children add their painted handprint fish to complete the “fish themed” craft. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!

So what are you waiting for? Grab the freebie file below and get to work on creating this adorable Handprint “Swimming By To Wish You A Great Day.” Then place in a beautiful frame or in a scrapbook for the lucky receiver to enjoy year, after year!

I hope you enjoy making it with your child! Happy crafting, my friends! #gluedtomycrafts

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Swimming By - Fishbowl Keepsake Idea

Craft Supplies:

  • Free Fishbowl Template Printable {Grab the FREE FILE on box.com}
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Color Printer
  • Washable Craft Paint {any color you like}
  • Small Paper Plate
  • Large Foam Paint Brush
  • Baby Wipes
  • Small Wiggle Eyes {one per keepsake}
  • Adhesive or Glue Stick
  • optional materials – glitter and scrapbook stickers

Directions:

  • First print out the free template printable on white cardstock paper.
  • Squirt some paint on a paper plate.
  • Paint one of your child’s hands and press it on the printable, right in the center of the “fishbowl.”
  • Clean off excess paint with a baby wipe.
  • Once done, set aside to let it dry completely.
  • Next add fish embellishments like the wiggle eye and lips.
  • If desired, add other embellishments you see fit {like glitter and scrapbook stickers!}
  • Then display/gift away your handprint fishbowl keepsake proudly!

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Swimming By - Handprint Fishbowl Keepsake

But wait – the fun doesn’t end here with this handprint fishbowl keepsake!!!

Love this fishbowl paper craft idea? We also have our Handprint Bunny and Oh, The Places You’ll Go Keepsake craft posts! Check them out! #gluedtomycrafts

Stacey

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Swimming By - Handprint Fishbowl

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Tools:

  • Color Printer
  • 1 Small Paper Plate
  • 1 Large Foam Paint Brush
  • Baby Wipes
  • Adhesive or Glue Stick

Supplies:

  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Washable Craft Paint
  • 2 Small Wiggle Eyes

Instructions:

  • First print out the free template printable on a single sheet of white cardstock paper.
  • Squirt some paint on a paper plate.
  • Paint one of your child's hands and press it on the printable, right in the center of the "fishbowl."
  • Clean off excess paint with a baby wipe.
  • Once done, set aside to let it dry completely.
  • Next add fish embellishments like the wiggle eye and lips.
  • If desired, add other embellishments you see fit {like glitter and scrapbook stickers!}
  • Then display/gift away your handprint fishbowl keepsake proudly!
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