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Handprint Lava You Volcano Keepsake

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We LAVA YOU! We really do! So please check out our latest Handprint Volcano Keepsake Printable idea below so you can recreate it with your child today!

A craft featuring a handprint volcano keepsake with a child’s handprint as lava, surrounded by red hearts. The text reads “I LAVA YOU,” and the bottom banner says “Handprint Volcano Free Printable.”.

I Lava You Keepsake Craft

Today’s I Lava You – Handprint Volcano Keepsake Printable is the perfect excuse to get messy with the kids AND make an adorable crafty piece for family members {and yourself} to enjoy for years to come.

In this post, I’ve included a gender-neutral “volcano themed” printable template, so all you need to do is print the file, grab some orange craft paint and have your children add their handprint to complete the “hot lava” themed craft idea. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!

It’s absolutely PERFECT for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Teacher Appreciation – whoever you just want your child to say “I LAVA YOU” to!

So what are you waiting for? Download the file below and get to work on making a one-of-a-kind handprint lava and volcano paper piece with your child today. Then place your finished craft piece in a beautiful frame or in a scrapbook to enjoy for years to come. Whatever you do with it – I hope you enjoy making it with your child!

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Lava You - Handprint Volcano Keepsake Printable

Get ready for an eruption of excitement as we dive into the world of Handprint Lava You Volcano craft tutorial!

Craft Supplies:

  • Volcano Printable – on our landing page
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Washable Craft Paint
  • Large Foam Paint Brush
  • Small Heart/ABC Stickers
  • Small Paper Plate
  • Baby Wipes

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Directions:

  1. First grab the volcano template that is listed above in the supply list.
  2. Print it out, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper.
  3. Now grab your craft paint and paper plate.
  4. Squirt the paint on the paper plate.
  5. Pick a hand. Any hand will do!
  6. Paint the palm of child’s hand, completely with the craft paint and press it in the center of the printable to create lava coming out of the paper volcano.
  7. Lift up their hand and remove excess paint with a baby wipe & a quick trip to the sink.
  8. While they are doing that, grab your scrapbook stickers and spell out “I LAVA YOU” on the paper piece. You can also add some heart stickers around the handprint, as well.
  9. Once done decorating the handprint volcano keepsake piece, set it aside to let it dry completely.
  10. Add other embellishments to give your Lava You piece a personalized look, as well as having children sign the bottom.
  11. Then display/gift away proudly!
  12. Don’t forget to share some pictures after you are done crafting your paper piece! #gluedtomycrafts

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A handmade handprint volcano keepsake card shows a volcano erupting with a yellow handprint as lava, red and white heart sparks, and "I LAVA YOU" above, all bordered by red and white striped paper.

Find even more fun craft ideas, from Glued To My Crafts, in our FLA-MAZING and Stuck With You keepsake posts!

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