Simple Handprint Craft For Halloween: Ghost Keepsake!
Handprint Ghost Halloween Keepsake Printable
Who can resist crafting up a handmade piece with their kids? I know we can’t!
But I also know that once the holidays start rolling in, your time as a parent becomes limited as well.
That’s why at Glued To My Crafts we STRIVE at making it super EASY for you, to not only get crafty with the kids on limited time BUT we also make it super simple for YOU to make things in multiples, so you can have them ready to gift at a moments notice!
So take for example today’s “easiest Halloween keepsake printable.” All you need to do is grab the “boo” themed file below, print it as many times as you want on some colored paper and then finally, add your child’s handprints {or footprints} to create ghosts. That’s it!
With these simple steps you can make SEVERAL ghost themed keepsakes with your child, in just a few minutes, with little to no hassle.
Then when the ghost master pieces are dry, either gift them as is or frame them in a cheap Dollar Tree frame so the lucky receiver can show it off in their home, all season long.
Now what you waiting for?! Let’s get to crafting! No need to worry or stress because ALL The steps and freebie printable can be below in the full tutorial!
So on that note… happy crafting, my dear friends! I’ll let you get to your crafting today! Be sure to FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK so you never miss a new tutorial from us! #gluedtomycrafts
RELATED —> Paper Plate Ghosts
Craft Supplies:
- BOO Printable – on our Landing Page
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- White, Washable Craft Paint
- Black Craft Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Small Paper Plate
- Baby Wipe
Directions:
- First grab the spooky “B” printable from our Halloween keepsake landing page.
- Print it in color on some orange colored cardstock {or any color you like!}
- Next, grab your white craft paint and large paint brush. Paint your child’s hand {or foot} completely white and press it as close as you can to the “b” in the printable.
- Lift up your child’s hand, add more white paint and repeat another print next to the first print.
- Clean off excess paint with a baby wipe.
- When the prints are dry enough, grab your black craft paint and small paint brush. Paint on circular eyes and an oval mouth for the ghosts.
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely.
- Add other embellishments to give your handprint ghost piece a personalized look.
- Then display/gift your ghosts proudly!
RELATED —> Cotton Ball Ghost
Calling all my crafty friends! Are you looking for even more keepsake ideas for Halloween? Check out our Halloween Canvas Ideas, Trick or Treat Ghost Canvas and Paper Pumpkin Carriage posts!
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Handprint Ghost Keepsake
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