Crafting with kids is a wonderful way to spend quality time together, spark creativity, and create lasting memories. If you’re searching for an easy, joyful, and meaningful project to do with your little ones, this handprint “Don’t Worry, BEE Happy” Keepsake Craft might just be perfect.
Combining the charm of handprint artwork with a sweet bee-themed message, this craft is not only fun but also creates a keepsake to treasure for years.
Read on to learn how to create this adorable project with step-by-step instructions and bonus tips to make it extra special!
Crafts like this are more than just fun; they create tangible memories that you can cherish for years. When you look back on this handprint keepsake, you’ll remember not only the craft itself but also the laughter and special time spent together.
Craft Supplies:
Before you begin, gather all the materials to ensure a smooth and stress-free crafting session. You might already have most of these items at home:
- BEE HAPPY FILE – ON OUR LANDING PAGE
- White Cardstock Paper {two pieces}
- Yellow Cardstock Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Crayon or Marker
- Black Marker
- Scissors
- Adhesive
- Medium Sized Wiggle Eyes
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First things first, if you haven’t already, print out our “bee happy” file {listed above in the supply list} on a single sheet of white cardstock paper.
- Use a yellow crayon or marker to color in the beehive in the printable. Set aside.
- Next up – trace your child’s hand on the yellow cardstock paper.
- When done tracing, trim it out with your paper scissors.
- Use the black marker to draw on stripes for the bee.
- Out of the remaining black and white cardstock, cut out a head and wing shape for the bee.
- Set those aside.
- Now you are ready to assemble it all together.
- Start off by stapling or gluing the head shape to the handprint cutout with the black stripes.
- Follow that by adding on the wings.
- To finish off your Paper Bee Keepsake, adhere the handprint bee shape to the center of the colored in beehive.
- Then display your paper bee happy beehive masterpiece proudly for ALL to see!!
- Don’t forget to snap a few pictures of your finished paper and handprint bee keepsake on your phone and tag us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
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