You may be scared to touch the real thing {well – you shouldn’t touch the real thing!} but you will want to get your hands on this Paper Handprint Hedgehog kid craft idea today!

He may have spikes but he’s not pokey or scary at all to recreate! In fact, I think he’s super cute and can be slipped in a scrapbook for safekeeping for years to come!

Keeps scrolling for the how-to and free printable template to get you started! #gluedtomycrafts

This past week my son and I have gotten in LOTS of craft time together after school {my husband is away for work overseas} and we have been busy passing the time coming up with new ideas, left and right!

I can’t wait to share these AMAZING things with you all… but till then I’m super excited to share this Paper Handprint Hedgehog craft tutorial with you all today!

With the heart shaped hedgehog face I’ve provided in this post below, you are going to add a few handprint cutouts to make him “spiky” with ease! He’s also great as decoration for both home and in the classroom!

It’s so easy! It’s just matter of printing, cutting and assembling. No special tools or skills needed. Paper, stapler, crayons and scissors – that’s it! You probably have these things in your home, so why delay the crafty goodness?!

Enough chit chat from me – find all the details and printable BELOW! Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to poke into our private Facebook group to show off those creations! #gluedtomycrafts

Handprint Hedgehog Craft Supplies:

• Free Heart Face Hedgehog Printable
• White Cardstock
• Color Printer
• Kid Friendly Paper Scissors
• Crayons and/or Markers
• Pencil
• Brown/Kraft Colored Cardstock
• Hand-Held Office Stapler
• optional – large brown pom pom & glue

Directions:

• First things first – download and print the FREE printable listed above, on one sheet of white cardstock. You only need one heart shaped face printable per craft. Print as many as you like!
• Have children decorate the inside of their hedgehog face printable however they like with crayons and/or markers.
• Once done, use scissors to trim out the head. Discard the excess paper. Set aside your piece.
• Grab your colored cardstock, pencil and scissors. Trace your child’s hand several times on the paper with the pencil.
• Trim out each handprint for the craft. Depending on the size of your child’s hand, you may need 6-10 handprint cutouts.
• Now grab the stapler and all your paper pieces, along with the decorated heart piece.
• Staple the handprints to the back of the hedgehog shape, making the fingers peek out from behind.
• If need be – trace/cut out more handprints to really make his spikes “full.”
• Then if desired – glue a large pom pom in place on his nose {but you can totally skip that step if you like!}
• And that’s it! Add other embellishments you see fit to your Paper Handprint Hedgehog before displaying it proudly for all to see!

For crafty mamas who are looking for new ideas to recreate with their child today – please check out our popular Paper Plate Samoa Cookie Friends – Kid Craft, You’re A Star Paper Badge – Kid Craft and Paper Handprint Ladybug – Kid Craft Idea posts!