Get crafty with your kids and make this adorable thumb-body loves you card! It's perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion.
Get crafty with your kids and make this adorable thumb-body loves you card! It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
This both simple and thoughtful “thumb-body loves you” craft requires only cardstock paper, an ink pad and a little bit of your creative skills.
This latest art project idea from Glued To My Crafts, is perfect for moms who want an easy but special activity to do with their kids; teachers looking for an engaging classroom project; crafters eager to try something new; or anyone who loves expressing themselves through creativity!
Whether your child is gifting it to friends or family members on Valentine’s Day – there’s nothing better than the feeling of knowing that they created something so unique and beautiful all by themselves.
We hope you are inspired to recreate it with them today!
Looking for a fun and easy craft to do with kids this Valentine’s Day? Look no further than this fingerprint Valentine’s Day card craft idea!
Craft Supplies:
- Envelope Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Red Cardstock Paper
- Washable Ink Pads
- Baby Wipes
- Thin Tip Markers
- Small Googly Eye Stickers
- Small Heart Stickers
Directions:
- First access the link listed in the supply list and print it out, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. One printable makes one envelope craft.
- Next open up your ink pad and lay it next to the printable.
- Have children press their thumb on the ink pad, then on the printable. Make sure they really press down their thumb.
- Repeat to make a heart shape out of TWO fingerprints next to each other.
- Repeat the thumbprint step, several times, to make a whole bunch of hearts coming out of the paper envelope.
- When done, use baby wipes to remove excess ink off of fingers before washing hands completely at the sink.
- Now add other embellishments you see fit to give your card some flair {like some googly eyes and drawn on smiles!}
- Then the last step is to cut out the decorated envelope shape and glue it to the center of a piece of red cardstock paper.
- And that’s it! Gift away the beautiful Valentine’s Day card creation!
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At Glued To My Crafts we really enjoy incorporating those little thumbprints into our craft tutorials!
So on that note, be sure to check out our Dandelion and Thanks For Helping Me Grow thumbprint craft posts for even more crafty inspiration from us!
Thumb-Body Loves You Card Craft
Get crafty with your kids and make this adorable thumb-body loves you card! It's perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion.
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First print out the provided printable, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. One printable makes one envelope craft.
- Next open up your ink pad and lay it next to the printable.
- Have children press their thumb on the ink pad, then on the printable. Make sure they really press down their thumb. Repeat to make a heart shape out of TWO fingerprints next to each other.
- Repeat the thumbprint step, several times, to make a whole bunch of hearts coming out of the paper envelope.
- When done, use baby wipes to remove excess ink off of fingers before washing hands completely at the sink.
- Now add other embellishments you see fit to give your card some flair {like some googly eyes and drawn on smiles!}
- Then the last step is to cut out the decorated envelope shape and glue it to the center of a piece of red cardstock paper.
- And that's it! Gift away the beautiful Valentine's Day card creation!
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