Create a handprint penguin in a few easy steps using cardstock paper, cotton balls, scissors, glue, stickers, and googly eyes!
Get your kids ready for the holiday season and have some fun with this creative handprint penguin and igloo craft! Perfect for keeping little hands busy on a chilly December day.
With the holidays just around the corner, get your little ones busy crafting their very own winter penguins with this easy and fun craft idea!
Craft Supplies:
- Light Blue Cardstock Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Igloo Printable – on our landing page
- Large, White Cotton Balls
- Scissors
- Pencil
- School Glue
- Snowflake Stickers
- Googly Eyes
Directions:
- First things first – trace your hand {either left or right} on a single sheet of black cardstock paper.
- Use scissors to trim out the handprint design from the black paper.
- Next grab your igloo printout.
- Trim out ONE igloo shape from the printable {while saving the other for repeating the craft!}
- Before you set aside the printable for now, cut out a simple small heart shape for the penguin’s belly, from one of the corners.
- Glue that small cutout to the center of the black handprint cutout.
- To finish off the handprint penguin design, glue on a small orange triangle nose and his googly eyes.
- We are heading towards the final steps! Grab your sheet of light blue cardstock paper, along with the handprint cutout and igloo shape.
- Glue the igloo down first.
- Follow that up with the penguin next to it.
- Finally, glue a line of cotton balls for the snow, under the igloo.
- Finish off with some snowflake stickers all around to tie the theme together.
- Allow it to dry completely before displaying proudly for all to see!
RELATED —> White Cotton Ball Penguin
Love this winter craft idea from us? Then before you go, be sure to also check out our Paper Plate Penguin, Paint Splat Penguin and Popsicle Stick Penguin tutorials as well! Maybe even pair them with some children’s books for easy story time fun!
Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures with us on our Facebook page wall. We LOVE seeing the inspiration come to life!
RELATED —> Chalk Art Penguin
Handprint Penguin & Igloo Craft
Create a handprint penguin in a few easy steps using cardstock paper, cotton balls, scissors, glue, stickers, and googly eyes!
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- Cardstock Paper light blue, black, orange and white
- Penguin Printable - on our landing page
- White Cotton Balls
- Snowflake Stickers
- 2 Googly Eyes
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First things first - trace your hand {either left or right} on a single sheet of black cardstock paper.
- Use scissors to trim out the handprint design from the black paper.
- Next grab your igloo printout.
- Trim out ONE igloo shape from the printable {while saving the other for repeating the craft!}
- Before you set aside the printable for now, cut out a simple small heart shape for the penguin's belly, from one of the corners.
- Glue that small cutout to the center of the black handprint cutout.
- To finish off the handprint penguin design, glue on a small orange triangle nose and his googly eyes.
- We are heading towards the final steps! Grab your sheet of light blue cardstock paper, along with the handprint cutout and igloo shape.
- Glue the igloo down first.
- Follow that up with the penguin next to it.
- Finally, glue a line of cotton balls for the snow, under the igloo.
- Finish off with some snowflake stickers all around to tie the theme together.
- Allow it to dry completely before displaying proudly for all to see!
NEED MORE HELP DOWNLOADING OUR FREE PRINTABLES? PLEASE REFER TO OUR FAQ PAGE
If you've enjoyed our content or have any thoughts to share, we'd love to hear from you! Mention @gluedtomycrafts or tag #gluedtomycrafts on Instagram!