Handprint Walrus Keepsake Craft for Kids

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Are you looking for a fun craft idea that’s full of love and creativity? This handprint walrus keepsake craft is the perfect activity for little ones!

Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, making a personal gift, or just enjoying quality crafting time, this project is simple, meaningful, and downright adorable. Plus, it comes with the sweetest message to melt hearts—“I will WALRUS love you forever!”

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To complete this “I will WALRUS love you” craft idea, all you need to do is print out the provided file on WHITE cardstock paper. Help kids color/decorate the walrus design however they like. They can use crayons, markers etc.

From there, kids will also add TWO handprint cutouts, facing each other, to give the look that the walrus is cupping his hands together. Finish it off by helping them add a small paper heart doily in between the two cutouts, so it looks like the walrus is holding the heart.

And that’s it! It’s doesn’t get any easier than this! This handprint walrus keepsake craft can happen within minutes and I sure hope you give it a try today!

Whether you frame it, hang it on the fridge, or gift it to Grandma, your child’s “handprint walrus” craft is sure to bring smiles and warm hearts. Plus, with its clever message, “I will “WALRUS” love you” it’s a keepsake that’s both pun-tastic and full of love!