“Stuck With You” Cactus Craft For Valentine’s Day
New ink in my printer, means I’m on a roll with TONS of new keepsake printables on Glued To My Crafts!
Today I’m sharing our latest “handprint cactus keepsake printable” and it’s a “stuck on you” themed one!
Perfect to make this summer, for any of the Mother’s/Father’s Day holidays or even when Valentine’s Day rolls around again, right in the comfort of your own home!!! Making this a post you should bookmark on your browser today!
So on that note, don’t be STUCK on what to do with this one! When done creating your “cactus plant” piece, slip in a frame for displaying or 12×12 scrapbook album for safe keeping. You could even mail it in a flat envelope to someone special far away!!
And because Glued To My Crafts LOVES their readers, the downloadable file below, is completely FREE to you! Just download it below and add a handprint in the “pot” to create a “cactus” in the center of the cardstock paper and finish off with painted embellishments!
Happy crafting {and gifting} my crafty friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished handprint cactus plant keepsake, on our Facebook page to see! #gluedtomycraftsinspiresyou
PAIR YOUR HANDPRINT CACTUS CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Cactus Plant
Craft Supplies:
* Free Stuck With You Template Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
* White Cardstock Paper
* Color Printer
* WASHABLE Green Craft Paint
* Black Craft Paint
* Pink Craft Paint
* Yellow Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* Small Paint Brushes
* Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
optional materials – embellishments like glitter, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
* First grab the FREE Cactus Plant Themed printable that is listed above in the supply list.
* Print it out, in color, on single sheet of white cardstock paper.
* Next grab your green craft paint and paper plate.
* Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
* Pick a hand – any hand! Paint your child’s hand completely with the craft paint and press it in the center of the printable to create the cactus in the planter box.
* 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 paint on black “pricks” and flowers with the remaining craft paint.
* Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as having children sign the top section.
* Then display/gift away the “stuck on you” handprint cactus keepsake proudly!
PAIR YOUR CACTUS HANDPRINT CRAFT WITH —> Thumbprint Cactus Cards
Love this “handprint cactus keepsake” idea from us?
Then don’t forget to also check out our I “RUFF” You, Handprint Lion and Dino-Mite craft posts for even more keepsake printables!
Stuck With You Handprint Cactus
Supplies:
- White Cardstock Paper
- Green Craft Paint
- Black Craft Paint
- Pink 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.
- Next grab your green craft paint and paper plate.
- Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
- Pick a hand - any hand! Paint your child's hand completely with the craft paint and press it in the center of the printable to create the cactus in the planter box.
- 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 paint on black "pricks" and flowers with the remaining craft paint.
- Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as having children sign the top section.
- Then display/gift away the "stuck on you" handprint cactus keepsake proudly!
