Whether for a mom, dad or even a close friend – our Handprint You Are Dino-Mite Keepsake tutorial is sure to come in handy {especially for the dinosaur lovers in your life!}
Handprint Dinosaur Craft
Just think of ALL THE POSSIBILITIES with today’s dinosaur craft idea! Father’s Day, Mother’s Day or even Teacher Appreciation week! This prehistoric themed gift idea is also great to mail to grandparents far away!
Our handprint dinosaur keepsake idea is perfect to slip in a large picture frame or 12×12 scrapbook album for safe keeping. Best part? Because Glued To My Crafts LOVES their readers, the printable is completely FREE to you! Just download the file below and add a colorful, painted handprint in the center for a custom dinosaur within minutes!
We just know you are going to love it. So be sure to grab the dinosaur world themed printable below and make it a “roar-some” & “dino-mite” crafty afternoon with your child today! Happy crafting {and gifting} my friends!
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Making memories with your little ones is so important, and this handprint dinosaur keepsake craft is the perfect way to do it!
Craft Supplies:
- Dino-Mite Printable
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Washable Craft Paint
- Large, Foam Paint Brush
- Paper Plate
- Baby Wipes
- Colored Markers
Directions:
- First grab the FREE Dinosaur printable above. Print it in color on simple white cardstock paper.
- Next grab your craft paint and paper plate.
- Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
- Paint the fingers and palm of your child’s hand completely and press it in the center of the printable to create the body of the dinosaur.
- Use baby wipes to remove the excess paint off their hand.
- If desired, add some glitter on top of the wet paint for a more fun look!
- Then set it aside to let it dry completely before you draw on the finishing touches {a face, spikes on the dinosaur’s back etc} with the markers.
- Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as having children sign the bottom.
- Then display/gift away their beautiful Handprint “Dino-Mite” Keepsake proudly!
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A HUGE thank you to SanqunettiDesigns from Etsy, for the AWESOME graphics I used in designing my free printable. This handprint dinosaur keepsake post wouldn’t be possible without it! Be sure to check out her Etsy shop for all your graphic needs!
Don’t forget to also check out our I “RUFF” You and Handprint Unicorn craft posts for even more keepsake printables from Glued To My Crafts!
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Handprint "Dino-Mite" Keepsake
Instructions
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.White Cardstock Paper
- Next grab your craft paint and paper plate. Squirt some paint on the paper plate. Paint the fingers and palm of your child's hand completely and press it in the center of the printable to create the body of the dinosaur. Use baby wipes to remove the excess paint off their hand.Orange Washable Craft Paint
- If desired, add some glitter on top of the wet paint for a more fun look!
- Then set it aside to let it dry completely before you draw on the finishing touches {a face, spikes on the dinosaur's back etc} with the markers.
- Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as having children sign the bottom.
- Then display/gift away their beautiful Handprint "Dino-Mite" Keepsake proudly!
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