Hi there! It’s Stacey SWINGING by to welcome you to another simple paper gift idea for kids to make. This time with a monkey theme!

Keep scrolling to see how to make our super adorable Handprint Monkey Keepsake Idea come to life within minutes so you can gift it to someone on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day or honestly – whenever!

Today’s monkey themed crafty kid craft idea is a simple piece of artwork that can be treasured by the lucky receiver for years to come. Our monkey keepsake craft is even perfect for framing and/or turning into a large paper card. Just download the provided file below, print it out in the comfort of your home and add your child’s handprint {or baby footprint} to complete the body of the monkey. That’s it! Easy peasy fun!

You won’t believe how simple it is to create this Handprint “Hanging With You” Keepsake craft! Find the complete tutorial below, as well as the FREE file.

Happy crafting, my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures with us of your child’s finished handprint monkey paper creations or with the lucky receiver holding it! Not only are spreading good cheer to the one who receives the beautiful gift but when you share pictures with me, it makes my day too!  #gluedtomycrafts

Hanging With You Keepsake Craft Supplies:

* Free Monkey Themed Template Printable {download HERE}
* White Cardstock
* Color Printer
* Brown Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* Small Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
* Crayons, Markers, Coloring Pencils
optional – embellishments like glitter glue, heart stickers, etc.

Directions:

* First download the “I like hanging with you” printable, listed above in the supply list.
* Print it in color on a single sheet of white cardstock. You only need one print per monkey keepsake craft.
* Next up grab your brown craft paint, paint brush and paper plate.
* Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
* Pick a hand and tell your child to keep their fingers together but leave the thumb out {for the monkey tail.}
* Paint your child’s hand completely brown and press it under the monkey’s head in the printable. You will want the fingertips to go outward from the head, to create the body and tail.
* Use the baby wipes to remove excess paint from their hand and send them to the sink for a quick wash.
* Set aside the printable to let the paint dry completely.
* Now the fun part! Grab crayons and/or markers & have your child color in the face of the monkey. Just like a coloring page – go to town!
* Finally, add other embellishments you see fit {like some small heart stickers} as well as having children sign their name in the blank spot, towards the top of the handprint monkey print.
* Then display/gift away your child’s “I like hanging with you” print proudly!

At Glued To My Crafts we LOVE sharing with our readers easy keepsake ideas! From free printables to large canvas tutorials, I find that my readers love them too!

If you are looking for a few more ideas that are similar to today’s post, please be sure to click on over to our super popular Handprint Grilling Partner, Handprint High Five To Dad Craft, Handprint Work Gloves – Gift Idea and Handprint Unicorn Keepsake Printable posts. All of which are perfect to gift to someone today!