Thirty-four Impressive DIY Craft Projects for Children to Liven Up Their Hands
Article: Handprint Animal Craft Ideas for Kids
Discover the joy of creating with your little ones through these handprint animal craft ideas! These engaging activities are perfect for encouraging creativity and fostering a love for art in children.
One popular craft is the Walrus Handprint Paper Craft. Children use their handprints as the walrus flippers to create a cute winter-themed animal. All you need is coloured cardstock, scissors, glue, and a printable walrus template. You can find the free printable template and step-by-step instructions here.
For a more comprehensive collection, consider the Animal Handprint & Footprint Book Craft (Digital Download). This set of 40 different animals, suitable for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and classroom use, is available for purchase on Etsy. With this printable digital product, you can easily print and craft various animals like giraffes and other farm/zoo animals by printing children’s handprints or footprints and adding features to transform the prints into animals.
The Handprint Monkey Craft is another favourite, often used for Valentine's Day crafts. You can find numerous styles on Pinterest, alongside many other zoo animal handprint craft inspirations here.
For a fun toddler-friendly craft, try the Shark Week Handprint Craft for Toddlers. This sensory and spring art activity is showcased on TikTok with video instructions here.
Besides these examples, various animal and ocean-themed art projects can be found on arts and crafts sites like Arty Crafty Kids. While no direct handprint animal crafts are mentioned in the snippet, there are numerous animal and ocean-themed art projects (e.g., whale shark silhouette painting) that could inspire complementary craft ideas if combined creatively with handprints.
Transform your child's handprints into a variety of animals, from walruses and monkeys to sharks and zebras. These resources provide both free and purchasable templates, ensuring that there's something for every family to enjoy. Happy crafting!
Visit the shop on Etsy to purchase the Animal Handprint & Footprint Book Craft, a comprehensive set of 40 animal designs suitable for various ages, including home-and-garden decor with your child's hand- or footprints. Alternatively, browse Arts and Crafts sites like Arty Crafty Kids for ocean-themed art projects that could complement handprint crafts, such as a whale shark silhouette painting.
