It’s officially back to school season and I’m standing on the rooftop, calling for YOU to check out our latest handprint keepsake idea that has the theme of “High Five To An Awesome School Year.” This post is in partnership with La Petite Academy and I hope you consider scheduling a tour at one of their facilities today!
High Five Handprint Keepsake
Today’s tutorial is a simple “high five themed” paper craft idea that is the perfect way to kick-start the new school year.
Whether you want to keep the finished product as a memorabilia piece you place in a scrapbook or maybe you want to give something special to your child’s new teacher on the first day back, I think our latest craft idea is a must-do activity!
So what are you waiting for? Let’s get to it! Keep scrolling so you can download the free file below and get to work on making a one-of-a-kind handprint back to school keepsake with your child today!
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Craft Supplies:
- Free Awesome School Year Template Printable {grab it on box.com}
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Washable Craft Paint {any color you like!}
- Large Foam Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- Baby Wipes
- Sharpie Marker or Pen
- optional materials such as small stickers, glitter glue etc. for embellishing
Directions:
- First grab our Handprint Awesome School Year Printable that is listed above in the supply list.
- Print out the file you just downloaded, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock. You will only need ONE print per craft. Print as many as you like!
- Next up – grab your craft paint, small paper plate and the foam paint brush.
- Squirt a small amount of craft paint on the paper plate.
- Now pick a hand – any hand will do!
- Using the paint brush, cover the palm and fingers of your child’s hand completely with the craft paint.
- Working quickly, press down the painted hand in the center of the printable.
- Go ahead and press down & gently wiggle each finger so the paint really transfers to the paper.
- When ready, carefully lift up their hand from the paper to reveal the painted handprint design on the paper.
- Clean off excess paint from your child’s hand with a few moist baby wipes and a quick trip to the sink.
- When done cleaning up their hands, be sure to set aside the piece of paper with the painted handprint on it, to allow it to dry completely.
- When the painted handprint on the printable is completely dry, add whatever embellishments your child’s crafty heart desires to make it extra AWESOME!
- Don’t forget to also have your child sign their name in the provided blank space with a marker or pen.
- Then display/gift away the paper piece proudly for all to see!!
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Handprint High Five Keepsake
Supplies:
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 craft paint, small paper plate and the foam paint brush.
- Squirt a small amount of craft paint on the paper plate.
- Now pick a hand - any hand will do!
- Using the paint brush, cover the palm and fingers of your child's hand completely with the craft paint.
- Working quickly, press down the painted hand in the center of the printable.
- Go ahead and press down & gently wiggle each finger so the paint really transfers to the paper.
- When ready, carefully lift up their hand from the paper to reveal the painted handprint design on the paper.
- Clean off excess paint from your child's hand with a few moist baby wipes and a quick trip to the sink.
- When done cleaning up their hands, be sure to set aside the piece of paper with the painted handprint on it, to allow it to dry completely.
- When the painted handprint on the printable is completely dry, add whatever embellishments your child's crafty heart desires to make it extra AWESOME!
- Don't forget to also have your child sign their name in the provided blank space with a marker or pen.
- Then display/gift away the paper piece proudly for all to see!!
