Class Of Handprint Keepsake Idea For Preschool or Kindergarten Graduation
Preschool and kindergarten graduation season is upon us and today I’m sharing another SUPER SIMPLE kid craft idea that can be easily framed and turned into a keepsake within minutes.
Educators or caretakers can then gift the child’s beautiful creation to their parents, grandparents or even another fellow teacher on the big day!
This Handprint “Class of” Apple w/free printable template is super easy to make within minutes and it’s relatively inexpensive too. If you have a color printer on hand – you are well on your way to pulling this together and creating a great keepsake that ANYONE will treasure for years to come {plus the finished piece fits nicely in a scrapbook too!}
In this post, I’ve included a FREE printable template for your enjoyment, so all you need to do is print the file, grab some red craft paint and have your children add their handprint apple {on top of the books} to complete the craft. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!
Hoot hoot! What are you waiting for? Download the file below and get to work on creating this adorable and one-of-kind Handprint Apple Keepsake today! Then place the finished piece in a beautiful frame or in a scrapbook for safekeeping & for the lucky receiver. Whatever you do with it – I hope you enjoy making it with your child!
Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your paper “class of” handprint keepsake on our Facebook page to admire from afar!! I would also love to hear how much your little “grad” enjoyed making it! #gluedtomycrafts
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Craft Supplies:
- Free Graduation Class of Apple Keepsake Printable {grab it on box.com}
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Washable, Red Craft Paint
- Small Paper Plate
- Foam Paint Brush
- Baby Wipes
- Black and Green Sharpie Marker
Directions:
- First grab and print the free graduation template printable {listed above} on a single sheet of white cardstock. You will need one print per child.
- Next up – grab your red craft paint, paint brush and paper plate.
- Squirt a small amount of craft paint on a paper plate.
- Now pick a hand. Any hand will do!
- Paint the palm of child’s hand completely red.
- Working quickly, press the painted hand onto the printable, on top of the book design.
- Make sure you press and wiggle EACH finger so the paint really transfers onto the paper.
- Now carefully lift up their hand from the printable.
- Remove excess paint from their hand with a few baby wipes & a quick trip to the sink.
- Go ahead and set aside the decorated printable to let the red paint dry completely.
- When ready to finish the graduation “class of” keepsake craft, grab your two Sharpie marker colors.
- Draw a black stem and green leaf on top of the handprint to make the apple design come to life.
- If desired, add other embellishments you see fit {and write in the class year on the designed line on the printable.}
- Then display/gift proudly! #gluedtomycrafts
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Are you by chance looking for a few more craft ideas that are geared towards the graduation season? Maybe something to pair with today’s handprint “class of” apple keepsake tutorial?
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Handprint Class of Apple Keepsake
Supplies:
- White Cardstock Paper
- Red 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 red craft paint, paint brush and paper plate.
- Squirt a small amount of craft paint on a paper plate.
- Now pick a hand. Any hand will do!
- Paint the palm of child's hand completely red.
- Working quickly, press the painted hand onto the printable, on top of the book design.
- Make sure you press and wiggle EACH finger so the paint really transfers onto the paper.
- Now carefully lift up their hand from the printable.
- Remove excess paint from their hand with a few baby wipes & a quick trip to the sink.
- Go ahead and set aside the decorated printable to let the red paint dry completely.
- When ready to finish the graduation "class of" keepsake craft, grab your two Sharpie marker colors.
- Draw a black stem and green leaf on top of the handprint to make the apple design come to life.
- If desired, add other embellishments you see fit {and write in the class year on the designed line on the printable.}
- Then display/gift proudly! #gluedtomycrafts
