
Looking for a fun and easy craft activity to keep your kids entertained while also nurturing their creativity? Look no further! Our handprint raccoon hug craft idea is perfect for young children and parents who want to spend quality time together. It also pairs along with a classic children’s book we all love!
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Creating a handprint raccoon hug is more than just a fun activity; it’s an opportunity to bond, teach, and inspire creativity in your child. With simple materials and easy-to-follow steps, you can help your little one create a memorable piece of art while learning valuable skills.
Ready to get started? Gather your materials, set up your workspace, and enjoy the creative journey with your child. Happy crafting!
Craft Supplies:
- Raccoon Head Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Gray Cardstock Paper
- Crayons
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Ribbon
- Googly Eyes
- Glue
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First things first – print out the provided raccoon printable, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper.
- Decorate one of the head shapes in the printable, with some crayons.
- When done, use scissors to trim it out.
- Next grab your sheet of black cardstock paper and pencil.
- Trace both of your hands on the paper.
- Trim out both designs.
- Now grab the gray 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 repeating this craft with the remaining head shape.
- Now grab the ribbon and cut off TWO long pieces.
- Staple the ribbon and handprint cutouts to each side of the gray cardstock rectangle piece.
- Follow that up by gluing on the raccoon head on top.
- To finish off the paper raccoon hug craft, simply add any other embellishments {along with the wiggle eyes} to bring the raccoon to life.
- Then display as is, pair with story time or gift away to spread some cheer to those you love the most!
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At Glued To My Crafts we have an AMAZING selection of craft tutorials for kids!
Check out our Paper Plate Raccoon, Paint Splat Bear and Handprint Birthday Keepsake posts for even more inspiration! All of which would pair nicely with today’s handprint raccoon craft – hint hint!
