Handprint Lion – Father’s Day Keepsake
I’m not LION – you {and DAD!} are going to love this Handprint Lion Father’s Day Keepsake Printable!!!
Again, it’s completely free to my awesome Glued To My Crafts friends {you’re very welcome} so all you need to do is download, print and make it a masterpiece with your child today! It’s simply perfect to gift to someone special for the upcoming Father’s Day holiday weekend!
So I’ll let you get to it! Find the FREE download below! Happy crafting {and gifting} my dear crafty friends! Don’t forget to share pictures with us afterwards! You can ALWAYS tags us on Facebook or Instagram for easy sharing! #gluedtomycrafts
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Materials:
* Free Template Printable {grab the lion file from box.com}
* White Cardstock Paper
* Color Printer
* Washable Yellow Craft Paint {any shade of yellow you like}
* Foam Paint Brush
* Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
* Orange Sharpie Marker
optional materials – embellishments like glitter, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
* First grab the FREE Lion Father’s Day printable above.
* Print it in color on white cardstock {it has to be white for the craft to really work!}
* Grab your yellow craft paint and paper plate.
* Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
* Pick a hand – any hand. Paint your child’s right hand completely yellow and press it in the center of the printable to create the body of the lion.
* Remove excess paint off of child’s hand with a baby wipe {or two.} Then wash hand at sink with soap and water.
* If desired, while the paint is still wet, add some glitter to the handprint for extra sparkle.
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Then with the orange marker, draw on a few strands of “hair” on the lion’s tail {coming from the thumb in the print}
* Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as having children sign the bottom. Then display/gift proudly!
A HUGE thank you to SanqunettiDesigns from Etsy, for the lion head and greenery graphic. This post wouldn’t be possible without it! Be sure to check out her Etsy shop for all your graphic needs!
Be sure to check out our  I “RUFF” You and our Daddy’s Grilling Partner posts for more ideas to give good ole’ dad on Father’s Day! #gluedtomycraftsinspiresyou
FIND MORE IDEAS —> Father’s Day Keepsake Ideas featured on Glued To My Crafts
Handprint Lion Craft
Supplies:
- White Cardstock Paper
- Orange Sharpie Marker
- Yellow Washable Craft Paint
Instructions:
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
- Grab your yellow craft paint and paper plate.
- Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
- Pick a hand - any hand. Paint your child's right hand completely yellow and press it in the center of the printable to create the body of the lion.
- Remove excess paint off of child's hand with a baby wipe {or two.} Then wash hand at sink with soap and water.
- If desired, while the paint is still wet, add some glitter to the handprint for extra sparkle.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Then with the orange marker, draw on a few strands of "hair" on the lion's tail {coming from the thumb in the print}
- Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as having children sign the bottom. Then display/gift proudly!
