Handprint crafts are so sentimental to me. Kids grow up so fast. This Handprint Bird is a sweet way to welcome Spring with the kids and preserve a little bit of their childhood. This craft would be really cute framed and given as a gift.
Handprint Bird in a Nest
Look at this Sweet Handprint Bird in a Paper Nest Craft. I can’t take credit for this craft. My little guy brought this home from pre-school. I love a good handprint craft, They are just so sentimental. This one is so adorable and perfect for springtime.
What a sweet way to welcome Spring with the kids. This would be really cute framed and given as a gift
Do you love handprint crafts? I do! Here are some really cute handprint ideas that you might want to try – A bouquet of sunflowers made from handprints, an adorable handprint lamb, or A bouquet of flowers with handprint stems
Tips and tricks for making this handprint bird
- make sure you cover all of the crevices of your child’s hand with paint
- apple the paint liberally
- sometimes it’s easier to bring the paper to the hand than the hand to the paper
- press each finger firmly to transfer the paint
- have wet wipes handy and a paper towel for easy cleanup
Are you ready to make this handprint craft? Let’s make sure you have everything you’ll need:
Supplies Needed for this Bird Handprint
- white paper for your canvas
- blue tempera paint – Connor’s bird is blue, but you can use any color for your bird that you prefer
- googly eye
- orange construction paper
- brown construction paper
- glue
Instructions:
- Using any Springtime color of paint you like, paint your child’s hand, and press it sideways onto the white paper. Just like the picture above
- Allow the handprint to dry
- Cut a small triangle out of the orange paper for your beak
- Let the kids tear the brown construction paper into bits and pieces
- Using glue…Add an eye, a beak to the bird
- Now, under the bird glue the torn paper nest
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