Not only will this activity be sure to bring plenty of smiles and laughter, but it also doubles as an amazing keepsake that can remain in your home for years to come.

Bald Eagle Handprint Keepsake

Today’s Handprint Eagle craft idea is easy peasy to make within minutes and it’s relatively inexpensive too! All you need is a printer, cardstock paper and washable craft paint to pull it off during the patriotic season we are currently in!

In this post, I’ve included a FREE bald eagle printable template {found below!} so all you need to do is print the file, grab some brown craft paint and have your child add ONE handprint to complete the bald eagle craft. It’s super simple to accomplish this 4th of July keepsake, so you have NO excuse NOT to do it!

So don’t “fly” away just yet my dear friends! Download the free file below and get to work on creating this adorable 4th of July handprint keepsake with your little one, before the fireworks hit the sky! It’s seriously the best way to capture those July celebrations in time!

Don’t forget – it also doubles as home décor as well, so be sure to make TWO with your little crafter so you can place one in a beautiful frame and pull it out year after year at your family BBQ’s & gatherings.

On that note, I’ll let you get to it. Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures before you gift it away. Come find us on Facebook or Instagram! #gluedtomycrafts

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This simple craft requires just a few easily found materials and supplies which makes it perfect both at home or even in the classroom, suitable for kids of all ages!

Plus, this project is great if you’re wanting to inspire creativity while teaching younger generations about our nation’s beloved symbol: the bald eagle.

Craft Supplies:

Eagle Printable – on our landing page
White Cardstock Paper
Washable Brown Craft Paint
Small Paper Plate
Paint Brush
Baby Wipes
Embellishments

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Directions:

First print out the EAGLE template printable on white cardstock paper. You only need ONE print per keepsake.
At least point in time, if you choose to, go ahead and color in the beak of the printable.
Next up – squirt some craft paint on a paper plate.
Pick a hand – any hand!
Paint the palm and fingertips of your child’s hand completely and press it on the printable, right under the eagle’s head. This is now the feathers/wings of the craft.
Be sure to really wiggle those fingers so the paint transfers to the paper.
Now lift up their hand and remove excess paint with a few baby wipes & a quick trip to the sink.
Set aside the paper piece to allow it to dry completely.
When ready, add other embellishments you see fit like patriotic stickers, glitter etc. around the eagle design, to give it that Independence Day look.
Then display/gift away your child’s bald eagle handprint art piece proudly!

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At Glued To My Crafts we really enjoy sharing kid friendly craft tutorials on our website! It literally makes my crafty heart FLUTTER with so much excitement when I share them with our readers.

So on that note, be sure to check out our Gnome of the Brave, Paper Plate Uncle Sam and Popsicle Stick Flag craft posts for even MORE crafty inspiration. All three of them are great patriotic crafts for the upcoming 4th of July holiday – hint hint!

And don’t forget to share pictures with us as well! You can tag us on your various social media sites, join our Facebook group to share pictures of your child’s finished eagle handprint craft or use our special hashtag #gluedtomycrafts on Instagram for us to see from as well!

Handprint Bald Eagle Keepsake