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Handprint Butterfly Mother’s Day Keepsake

When engaging in craft activities, it is important for young children to have adult supervision. It is also recommended to use supplies that are suitable for your child's age. Feel free to modify materials or steps to meet your specific requirements.

If you’re looking for a special way to show Mom some extra love this Mother’s Day, why not create a custom handprint butterfly keepsake?
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Fluttering By - Handprint Butterfly Mother's Day Keepsake

We are FLUTTERING BY with another awesome handprint keepsake idea to give moms on Mother’s Day! Keep scrolling for the full how-to, as well as the free butterfly printable!

Fluttering By - Handprint Butterfly Mother's Day Keepsake

Fluttering By Keepsake Craft Idea

Today’s Handprint Mother’s Day Butterfly Keepsake tutorial is super easy to make within minutes and it’s relatively inexpensive too.

If you have a printer in your home – you are well on your way to pulling this idea together and creating a great keepsake for mom to treasure for years to come {plus the finished piece fits nicely in a scrapbook too!}

In this post, I’ve included a FREE butterfly themed printable template, so all you need to do is print the file, grab some paint and have your children add ONE handprint wing to complete the craft. It’s super simple to accomplish, so you have NO excuse NOT to do it!

So don’t “fly” away just yet my dear friends! Download the file below and get to work on creating this adorable keepsake today. Then place it in a beautiful frame or in a scrapbook for mom to unwrap on Mother’s Day! BTW – with all that being said, it’s honestly the easiest Mother’s Day card idea for toddlers!

Whatever you do with it – I hope you enjoy making it with your child and gifting it to that someone special!

Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures before you gift it away. Come find us on Facebook or Instagram! #gluedtomycrafts

RELATED —> Sidewalk Chalk Butterfly

Handprint Butterfly Mother's Day Keepsake

With bright colors and a touch of creativity, this artistic keepsake is more than just a display piece – it’s a lasting memory that will continually warm a mother’s heart through the years.

Craft Supplies:

  • Free Butterfly Printable
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Color Printer
  • Washable Craft Paint
  • Small Paper Plate
  • Foam Paint Brush
  • Baby Wipes

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Directions:

  • First print out the free butterfly template printable on white cardstock paper. You only need ONE print per keepsake.
  • Squirt some craft paint on a paper plate.
  • Pick a hand – any hand!
  • Paint the palm of your child’s hand completely and press it on the printable, next to the butterfly’s body. Really wiggle those fingers so the paint transfers to the paper.
  • Now lift up their hand and remove excess paint with a few baby wipes & a quick trip to the sink.
  • Set aside the paper piece to allow it to dry completely.
  • When ready, add other embellishments you see fit like stickers, glitter etc.
  • Don’t forget to have kids sign the bottom!
  • Then display/gift away your child’s Handprint Mother’s Day Butterfly piece proudly!

RELATED —> Mother’s Day Love Bug Cards

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At Glued To My Crafts we really enjoy incorporating those little handprints into our craft tutorials! It literally makes my crafty heart FLUTTER with so much excitement when I share them with our readers.

So on that note, be sure to check out our Stuck With You Keepsake, Kisses For Mommy and Paper Poem Keepsake craft posts for even MORE crafty inspiration.

All three of them are also great to gift moms and would pair nicely with today’s butterfly handprint Mother’s Day card tutorial – hint hint!

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Fluttering By - Handprint Butterfly Mother's Day Keepsake

Handprint Butterfly Mother’s Day Keepsake

If you’re looking for a special way to show Mom some extra love this Mother’s Day, why not create a custom handprint butterfly keepsake?
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