Make a sweet handprint penguin craft project using cardstock paper, crayons, and embellishments.
Keep the love alive this winter with a sweet handprint penguin hug craft! Let your little ones take their creativity for a spin and make something special that will last a lifetime!
🐧 Spread Winter Cheer with a Handprint Penguin Hug Craft! ❄️
Looking for a heartwarming winter craft that’s perfect for kids? This Handprint Penguin Hug Craft is a fun and creative way to capture little handprints while making a keepsake that’s full of love!
Using simple supplies like cardstock, crayons, and googly eyes, your kids can create an adorable penguin that’s ready to give hugs all season long.
Whether it’s for a classroom activity, a holiday gift, or just a cozy day indoors, this craft is sure to bring smiles and lasting memories. Follow our easy step-by-step guide and start crafting today!
Spread some winter cheer and get your kids creative with this adorable Penguin Handprint Hug tutorial! It’s a fun and easy way to capture the magic of the season! Just download, print and assemble!
Craft Supplies:
- Penguin Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper {2 sheets!}
- Crayons
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Ribbon
- Googly Eyes
- Glue
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First things first – print out the provided penguin printable, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper.
- Decorate the head and two heart shaped “feet” designs in the printable, with some crayons. You will want to leave the rectangle design blank from color but this is a great time to write a message on his “belly.”
- When done coloring, trim out all the elements from the paper.
- Discard excess paper.
- Next grab your first sheet of black cardstock paper and pencil.
- Trace both of your hands on the paper.
- Trim out both designs.
- Now grab the second piece of black cardstock paper. Fold it in half {hamburger style.}
- Open it back up and cut it straight up the center to create TWO equal pieces.
- Pull one half aside for today’s craft and save the other for a rainy day.
- Now grab the ribbon and cut off TWO long pieces.
- Staple the ribbon and handprint cutouts to each side of the black cardstock sheet.
- Follow that up by gluing on the penguin head on top, his belly in the center and his penguin feet towards the bottom.
- To finish off the paper penguin hug craft, simply add any other embellishments {along with the wiggle eyes and if you choose, an orange beak as well} to bring the penguin to life.
- Then display as is or gift away to spread some cheer this winter season!
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Handprint Penguin Hug Craft Idea
Make a sweet handprint penguin craft project using cardstock paper, crayons, and embellishments.
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- Cardstock Paper black and white
- Penguin Printable - on our landing page
- Ribbon
- 2 Googly Eyes
- Embellishments
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First things first - print out the provided penguin printable, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper.
- Decorate the head and two heart shaped "feet" designs in the printable, with some crayons. You will want to leave the rectangle design blank from color but this is a great time to write a message on his "belly."
- When done coloring, trim out all the elements from the paper.
- Discard excess paper.
- Next grab your first sheet of black cardstock paper and pencil.
- Trace both of your hands on the paper.
- Trim out both designs.
- Now grab the second piece of black cardstock paper. Fold it in half {hamburger style.}
- Open it back up and cut it straight up the center to create TWO equal pieces.
- Pull one half aside for today's craft and save the other for a rainy day.
- Now grab the ribbon and cut off TWO long pieces.
- Staple the ribbon and handprint cutouts to each side of the black cardstock sheet.
- Follow that up by gluing on the penguin head on top, his belly in the center and his penguin feet towards the bottom.
- To finish off the paper penguin hug craft, simply add any other embellishments {along with the wiggle eyes and if you choose, an orange beak as well} to bring the penguin to life.
- Then display as is or gift away to spread some cheer this winter season!
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