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! #gluedtomycrafts
I Lava You – Handprint Volcano Keepsake
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!
Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished handprint volcano keepsake with us on our Facebook page, to admire! #gluedtomycrafts
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Volcano Craft Supplies:
* Free Volcano Template Printable {GRAB THE VOLCANO TEMPLATE FROM BOX.COM}
* White Cardstock Paper
* Color Printer
* Washable Craft Paint {we used orange but you can also use red}
* Large Foam Paint Brush
* Small Heart/ABC Stickers
* Small Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
optional materials for this craft – embellishments like glitter, rhinestones etc.
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Directions:
* First grab the volcano template that is listed above in the supply list.
* Print it out, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper.
* Now grab your craft paint and paper plate.
* Squirt the paint on the paper plate.
* Pick a hand. Any hand will do!
* 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.
* Lift up their hand and remove excess paint with a baby wipe & a quick trip to the sink.
* 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.
* Once done decorating the handprint volcano keepsake piece, set it aside to let it dry completely.
* Add other embellishments to give your Lava You piece a personalized look, as well as having children sign the bottom.
* Then display/gift away proudly!
* Don’t forget to share some pictures after you are done crafting your paper piece! #gluedtomycrafts
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Handprint Volcano Keepsake
Supplies:
- White Cardstock Paper
- Orange Washable Craft Paint
- Small Heart/ABC Letter Stickers
Instructions:
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
- Now grab your craft paint and paper plate.
- Squirt the paint on the paper plate.
- Pick a hand. Any hand will do!
- 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.
- Lift up their hand and remove excess paint with a baby wipe & a quick trip to the sink.
- 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.
- Once done decorating the handprint volcano keepsake piece, set it aside to let it dry completely.
- Add other embellishments to give your Lava You piece a personalized look, as well as having children sign the bottom.
- Then display/gift away proudly!
