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Make this heartfelt Butterfly Handprint art for Mother’s Day or a cute spring keepsake with the kids. All you need is paint and our printable template!
Mother’s Day is the perfect time for kids to create something meaningful, and our Butterfly Handprint Craft is a keepsake moms will treasure forever. This adorable project combines little hands, paint and creativity to make a beautiful butterfly with a heartwarming message.
Handprint Art is a Sweet Keepsake
With our printable template, this craft is easy for kids of all ages.
The handprints cleverly form the butterfly’s wings. If you have little hands (best for toddlers or babies) you can use two hands per wing.
If you have a preschooler on up, one simple handprint per wing works just as well!
Butterfly Handprint Craft -Materials:
- Our printable butterfly template (this is our Etsy thank you for your support!)
- Acrylic or washable paints (we also love these large ink pads!)
- Drop cloth or newspaper
Get the butterfly handprint template
How to Make Butterfly Handprint:
1.Print the template out. Use letter size paper 8.5″ x 11″ and print in landscape (horizontal mode). I recommend using thick white cardstock so it can absorb the paint better than copy paper.
2.Paint your child’s handprint and add two on each side of the butterfly body to form the wings.
Get the butterfly handprint template
Why Moms Will Love This Handmade Gift
- Personalized & Sentimental – There’s nothing sweeter than your own child’s hand captured in art!
- Creative – Kids will love getting their hands in paint and seeing their butterfly come to life.
- A Lovely Keepsake – Frame it as a lasting memory of this special time.
Make It Even More Special
To add an extra touch, let kids write a message to their mom, grandma, or a special person in their life. “You Make My Heart Flutter” is a sweet phrase, but feel free to personalize it!
Get the butterfly handprint template
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Agnes Hsu is a mom of three and has been inspiring parents and kids to get creative with easy activities and family friendly recipes for over 10 years. She shares her love for creative play and kids food to her 2MM+ followers online. Agnes' commitment to playful learning and kindness has not only raised funds for charity but also earned features in prestigious nationwide publications.