Today’s Handprint Light Bulb Craft – I Love You Watts post is a great way to capture how little hands in time, on paper, forever!
Not to mention, the freebie keepsake printable that you will find below, makes for a great handmade gift idea to give to someone who brightens your child’s day!
Just print out the provided file and add a simple yellow handprint to the center to complete! Keep scrolling for ALL the details!
I Love You Watts Handprint Lightbulb Keepsake
It’s a simple saying but it makes a BIG impact. I LOVE YOU WATTS!
Those simple four words are perfect to say to anyone, any day of the year. Think Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, grandparents, teachers, friends – whoever! I feel like it’s such a blanket statement for ANYONE who makes a good impact in your child’s life.
Today’s crafty kid craft idea is a simple piece of artwork that can be treasured for years to come. Our keepsake craft is perfect for framing and/or turning into a large paper card. Just click the provided file below, print it out in the comfort of your home and add your child’s handprints {or baby footprints} to complete the “rays” of sunlight from the light-bulb. That’s it!
You seriously won’t believe how simple it is to create this Handprint Light Bulb craft and you will wonder why you wait this one! So don’t delay – find the complete tutorial & the FREE to use printable below.
Happy crafting, my friends! I hope you have WATTS of fun recreating our craft idea with your child! Please don’t forget to share pictures with us of your creations or of the lucky receiver holding it on our Facebook page to see! Not only are spreading good cheer to the one who receives it, when you share pictures with me, it makes my day too! #gluedtomycrafts
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Craft Supplies:
* Free Light Bulb Love You Watts Printable {FIND IT ON BOX.COM}
* White Cardstock Paper
* Color Printer
* Washable Yellow Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* Small Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
optional materials – embellishments like glitter, stickers, crayons etc.
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Directions:
* First grab the “love you watts” printable, listed above in the supply list.
* Print it in color on a single sheet of white cardstock.
* Next up, grab your yellow craft paint and paper plate.
* Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
* Dip the paint brush in the paint.
* Have your child pick a hand and paint the palm of your child’s hand completely yellow.
* Working quickly, press the painted hand, right in the center of the light bulb. Make sure to really squish it down.
* Lift up the hand and use the baby wipes to remove excess paint.
* If desired, sprinkle some glitter on top of the wet paint.
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Add other embellishments you see fit {like maybe coloring in the bottom portion of the light bulb, adding a paper heart cutout in the center OR coloring in the rays of lights in the printable with markers.}
* Have children sign their name somewhere on the print.
* Then display/gift away your child’s “handprint light bulb – love you watts” art piece proudly!
* Don’t forget to snap a picture {or two} of it to share with us as well! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR FINISHED LIGHTBULB CRAFT WITH —> Thumbprint You Light Up My Life
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Handprint Light Bulb Craft
Supplies:
- White Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Washable Craft Paint
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 up, grab your yellow craft paint and paper plate.
- Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
- Dip the paint brush in the paint.
- Have your child pick a hand and paint the palm of your child's hand completely yellow.
- Working quickly, press the painted hand, right in the center of the light bulb. Make sure to really squish it down.
- Lift up the hand and use the baby wipes to remove excess paint.
- If desired, sprinkle some glitter on top of the wet paint.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Add other embellishments you see fit {like maybe coloring in the bottom portion of the light bulb, adding a paper heart cutout in the center OR coloring in the rays of lights in the printable with markers.}
- Have children sign their name somewhere on the print.
- Then display/gift away your child's "handprint light bulb - love you watts" art piece proudly!
