Handprint Flower Keepsake Printable (I Love You Craft for Kids)
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A Sweet Handprint Craft That Lasts Forever
If you’re looking for a meaningful (and easy!) craft for kids, this handprint flower keepsake is one you’ll want to save.
Whether it’s for Mother’s Day, Grandma, a teacher, or just because, this printable turns little handprints into a beautiful reminder of how much they’re loved 💛
Kids add their painted handprints to the flower stems to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake you’ll cherish forever.

Looking for more easy crafts and printables for kids? Be sure to check out our Water Cycle Paper Plate Craft and this fun Hello Summer Paper Chain Craft—both are simple, hands-on activities kids LOVE and perfect for classrooms or at home.
🌸 Why You’ll Love This Craft
- Simple and quick to make
- Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary kids
- A meaningful keepsake gift
- Works for Mother’s Day OR year-round “I love you” gifts
- Great for classrooms, homeschool, or at home
🖨️ Get the Printable
Grab your printable here:
👉 [Handprint Flower Keepsake Printable]
(Print it on regular paper or cardstock for best results!)
✂️ Supplies You’ll Need
- Printable template
- Washable paint (pink, purple, yellow, etc.)
- Paintbrush or sponge
- Paper plate (for paint)
- Baby wipes or paper towels
- Optional: marker for name/date
🎨 How to Make the Handprint Flower Craft

- Print the template
- Choose 1–2 paint colors for the flowers
- Paint your child’s hand
- Press their hand onto the top of each stem
- Let dry completely
- Add name and date at the bottom
👉 That’s it! So simple—and SO special 💛
💡 Tips for the Best Handprints
- Use bright spring colors like pink, purple, or yellow
- Press firmly so all fingers show
- Don’t worry about perfection—those little imperfections make it even sweeter
- Keep baby wipes nearby for quick cleanup
🎁 Perfect For:
- Mother’s Day gifts
- Grandma keepsakes
- End-of-year teacher gifts
- Spring crafts
- Memory keepsakes
💛 Make It Even More Special
- Add a fingerprint center to the flower
- Write a message on the back
- Frame it for a gift
- Laminate it to keep forever
🌼 More Crafts You’ll Love
If you’re looking for a simple and meaningful keepsake, this handprint flower craft is one of our favorites. It’s easy, heartfelt, and perfect for kids of all ages.
Handprint Flower Keepsake Craft
Equipment
- printer
- Paintbrush or sponge
Materials
- Printable template
- Washable paint
- Paper plate
- wipes or paper towels
Instructions
- Print the handprint flower template
- Choose your paint colors
- Paint your child’s hand
- Press handprints onto the top of each stem
- Let dry completely
- Add name and date




