Are you looking for a super adorable craft project to make with your little one? Does it bring you joy when you can create something unique and meaningful together? If so, look no further than this delightful Handprint My Little Love Bird keepsake tutorial!
My Little Love Bird Keepsake
Today’s Handprint My Little Love Bird Keepsake Printable is the RIGHT excuse to get messy with the kids AND make an adorable crafty piece for family members {and yourself} to enjoy for years to come! It only takes a few minutes to make this unique idea come to life but the finished handprint bird craft could last a LIFETIME!
I could see this idea being used for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, spring celebrations and so much more!
In this NEW on Glued To My Crafts post, I’ve included a FREE “Heart Shaped Branch Themed” printable template.
From here, all you need to do is print the file, grab some craft paint or an ink pad and have your children add their painted handprint to the center, to complete the “bird” craft. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!
So what are you waiting? Download the file below and get to work on making a one-of-a-kind handprint bird piece with your child today! Then place your child’s finished paper bird piece in a beautiful frame or perhaps in a large 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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Just print, grab some craft paint & add their handprint to the center of the paper, to complete the “bird” craft!
Craft Supplies:
- LOVE BIRD Printable
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Washable Ink Pad or Craft Paint
- Large, Foam Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- Baby Wipes
- Orange Sharpie Marker
- Small Wiggle Eye – one per bird keepsake
- School Glue
- optional materials – embellishments like glitter, rhinestones etc.
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Directions:
- First download the Love Bird Themed Printable above. Print it in color on some simple white cardstock. You only need ONE print per craft. Print as many as you like!
- Next, grab your craft paint or ink pad. Cover your child’s hand completely with color and press it in the center of the printable, right inside the heart wreath. Set aside to let it dry a bit. Remove excess paint/ink with baby wipes and wash their hands afterwards.
- When dry enough, grab your orange Sharpie marker. Draw on stick legs and a triangle beak to the handprint.
- Go ahead and glue the wiggle eye in place, as well, to give the bird life!
- Add other embellishments to give your Handprint Love Bird piece a personalized look.
- Then display/gift proudly!
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Find even more fun craft ideas to recreate today, by checking out our I’d Pick You, Kisses For You and Bird Keepsake Canvas craft tutorials!
All of which would pair nicely with today’s TWEET idea!!!!
My Little Love Bird Keepsake
- White Cardstock Paper
- VALENTINE'S DAY PRINTABLE - LANDING PAGE
- Washable Craft Paint
- 1 Small Wiggle Eye
Instructions
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.White Cardstock Paper
- Next, grab your craft paint. Cover your child's hand completely with paint and press it in the center of the printable, right inside the heart wreath.Washable Craft Paint
- Set aside to let it dry a bit. Remove excess paint with baby wipes and wash their hands afterwards.
- When dry enough, grab your orange Sharpie marker. Draw on stick legs and a triangle beak to the handprint.
- Go ahead and glue the wiggle eye in place, as well, to give the bird life!1 Small Wiggle Eye
- Add other embellishments to give your Handprint Love Bird piece a personalized look.
- Then display/gift proudly!
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