We TURTLE-Y love you! So please check out our latest Handprint Turtle Keepsake idea below! There’s even a free printable for you to enjoy today!
Handprint Turtle Keepsake
Today’s Turtle Themed Keepsake Printable is the perfect excuse to get messy with the kids AND make an adorable crafty turtle piece for family members {and yourself} to enjoy for years to come. I could see this idea being bookmarked for summer, Valentine’s Day, Mother/Father’s Day and so much more!
In this post, I’ve included a gender-neutral “water themed” printable template, so all you need to do is print the file, grab some green craft paint and have your children add their handprint to complete the “turtle” art project idea. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!
So what are you waiting for? Don’t be slow like a turtle! Go ahead and check out the link below for the free printable & then get to work on making a one-of-a-kind handprint piece with your child today. Be sure to place the finished piece in a beautiful frame or in a scrapbook to enjoy for years to come.
On that note, I really do hope you enjoy making it with your child this afternoon!
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Oh my goodness! If you’re looking for an adorable, heartwarming, and engaging activity to celebrate your love for someone special, then look no further than creating a handprint turtle that will have you both saying “Turtle-Y Love You!”
Craft Supplies:
- Turtle-y Love You Printable
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Green Craft Paint {washable}
- Brown Craft Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Small Paper Plate
- Baby Wipes
- Small Wiggle Eyes
- School Glue
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First grab the turtle themed printable listed above in the supply list.
- Print it out, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need ONE print per craft.
- Next, grab your green craft paint.
- Paint your child’s hand completely and press it in the center of the printable to create the body of the turtle.
- Set aside to let it dry a bit.
- Remove excess paint with baby wipes and wash their hands.
- When dry enough, grab your brown craft paint and another paint brush. Paint on a “shell” for the turtle on the handprint.
- Next, glue on the small wiggle eyes for it to see.
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely.
- Add other embellishments to give your Turtle-y Love You piece a personalized look, as well as having children sign the bottom. Then display/gift proudly!
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Don’t let the fun stop here! Find even more great handprint craft ideas in our FLA-MAZING and Stuck With You craft posts!
Both of which would pair nicely with today’s turtle keepsake craft idea – hint hint!
I Turtle-Y Love You - Handprint Turtle
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.
- Paint your child's hand completely and press it in the center of the printable to create the body of the turtle.
- Set aside to let it dry a bit.
- Remove excess paint with baby wipes and wash their hands.
- When dry enough, grab your brown craft paint and another paint brush. Paint on a "shell" for the turtle on the handprint.
- Next, glue on the small wiggle eyes for it to see.
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely.
- Add other embellishments to give your Turtle-y Love You piece a personalized look, as well as having children sign the bottom.
- Then display/gift proudly!
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