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Handprint Pirate Gnome Card Craft

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Create a memorable keepsake with this handprint pirate gnome craft. Easy and fun activity for kids with free printables.
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A handmade pirate handprint craft features a paper pirate hat, red and white scarf, and a white handprint beard on a red background. Text reads: “ARRGH means ‘I love you’ in pirate!” and “Handprint Pirate Gnome.”.

It’s time to get crafty! Let your little ones explore their creativity with this fun handprint pirate gnome card craft.

Unleash their inner pirate and watch the magic unfold!

A handmade pirate handprint craft features a paper pirate hat, red and white scarf, and a white handprint beard on a red background. Text reads: “ARRGH means ‘I love you’ in pirate!” and “Handprint Pirate Gnome.”.

Pirate Gnome Handprint Craft

ARRRRGH my crafty friends! You are in for a REAL treat today with our latest handprint craft idea. It’s another first-seen-here design and I’m so excited to be adding this one to our “pirate themed” website archives. Just in time for your summer plans!

Today I’m going to show you and your child how EASY it is to make this handprint pirate craft within minutes with our TWO free provided printables below. Just grab the files, print them out and do some cutting to assemble your new gnome friend within minutes. That’s it! Easy peasy fun!

You can then take the finished pirate gnome keepsake piece and gift it for Father’s Day or anyone else you have in mind this summer. After all – there is ALWAYS a good time to tell someone you love them. And honestly, the possibilities are endless with how you decorate your paper pirate piece and who you gift it to. At the end of the day, I just hope you have a great time making it happen! I just want to INSPIRE you with our quick tutorial!

BTW – it’s going to be the CUTEST pirate craft you make this summer season because those two handprint cutouts for the pirate’s gnome beard are going to steal the show regardless. Just keep scrolling for ALL the details and free files!

Happy crafting, my dear friends! Be sure to give us a follow on Pinterest, so you never miss a new tutorial from us!

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A handmade pirate handprint craft features a paper pirate hat, red and white scarf, and a white handprint beard on a red background. Text reads: “ARRGH means ‘I love you’ in pirate!” and “Handprint Pirate Gnome.”.

Looking for a fun and easy craft project to do with your kids? This handprint pirate gnome card is perfect!

Craft Supplies:

Directions:

  • First things first, grab the two free “pirate” files {listed above in the supply list} and print them both out on white cardstock paper.
  • Trim out ONE of the rectangle boxes from the wording printable.
  • Then, using your choice of coloring materials, color in the pirate hat design {from the second printable} however you like.
  • When done coloring, trim out the hat piece and discard excess paper.
  • Now grab your last piece of white BLANK cardstock paper and trace both of your child’s hands {one at a time} on the paper.
  • When done tracing, trim them both out. This will be the beard for your pirate.
  • Finally – cut out a small oval nose shape from the kraft colored cardstock paper.
  • Now you are ready to assemble it all together.
  • Start off my gluing down the TWO white handprint cutouts onto the red cardstock paper {right along the edge.} You want the fingertips facing downward on the paper.
  • Follow up that step by gluing down the pirate hat on the palms of the handprint cutouts.
  • The last step for the pirate’s head is to glue down the oval nose.
  • To finish off your Paper Pirate Keepsake, add the rectangle cutout with the “ARRGH means I love you” saying, right underneath the handprint beard design.
  • Now you can stop here or add any other embellishments you see fit, to give it that pirate spin!
  • Then display your handprint pirate paper piece proudly for ALL to see!!
  • Don’t forget to snap a few pictures of your finished handprint pirate gnome on your phone and tag us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

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A handmade pirate handprint craft features a paper pirate hat, red and white scarf, and a white handprint beard on a red background. Text reads: “ARRGH means ‘I love you’ in pirate!” and “Handprint Pirate Gnome.”.

We got ALL the fun, crafty stuff you love and need! If you are looking for even MORE easy summer themed kid craft ideas, from Glued To My Crafts, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below. All of which would pair nicely with today’s “pirate gnome” craft idea!

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BTW -“if” you do decide to make our Paper Pirate Handprint Gnome tutorial, please share a picture by tagging us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts so we can see it! We love seeing our inspiration come to life in your home!

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A handmade pirate handprint craft features a paper pirate hat, red and white scarf, and a white handprint beard on a red background. Text reads: “ARRGH means ‘I love you’ in pirate!” and “Handprint Pirate Gnome.”.
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Handprint Pirate Gnome Card Craft

Create a memorable keepsake with this handprint pirate gnome craft. Easy and fun activity for kids with free printables.

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Directions:

  • First things first, grab the two free "pirate" files {listed above in the supply list} and print them both out on white cardstock paper.
  • Trim out ONE of the rectangle boxes from the wording printable.
  • Then, using your choice of coloring materials, color in the pirate hat design {from the second printable} however you like.
  • When done coloring, trim out the hat piece and discard excess paper.
  • Now grab your last piece of white BLANK cardstock paper and trace both of your child's hands {one at a time} on the paper.
  • When done tracing, trim them both out. This will be the beard for your pirate.
  • Finally - cut out a small oval nose shape from the kraft colored cardstock paper.
  • Now you are ready to assemble it all together.
  • Start off my gluing down the TWO white handprint cutouts onto the red cardstock paper {right along the edge.} You want the fingertips facing downward on the paper.
  • Follow up that step by gluing down the pirate hat on the palms of the handprint cutouts.
  • The last step for the pirate's head is to glue down the oval nose.
  • To finish off your Paper Pirate Keepsake, add the rectangle cutout with the "ARRGH means I love you" saying, right underneath the handprint beard design.
  • Now you can stop here or add any other embellishments you see fit, to give it that pirate spin!
  • Then display your handprint pirate paper piece proudly for ALL to see!!
    Handprint Pirate Gnome Craft For Kids - Keepsake Card
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