Yet another craft that uses handprints (I love 'em!!). This one
takes a bit more work than a normal one because you need to assemble the
wings (5 handprints each).
Check out the
Handprint
Poems on the site if you would like to include one with the craft.
Materials:
paper (for handprints) - 3 different colors of construction paper work
well.
pencil or marker
scissors
glue
printer and paper
Instructions:
Print out the template of choice (you can print the B&W version on
yellow paper if you want less coloring)
Color the template pieces (if using the B&W version)
Cut out the template pieces (young children may need help with this step)
Trace the child's hands on another piece of paper and cut out
four handprints in color one (pink)
two handprints in color two (yellow)
four handprints in color three (purple)
Assemble the wings:
STEP1: Glue handprints in three different colors along the left
side of the body (pink, yellow and purple)
STEP 2: Glue a second pink handprint with the thumb facing up to
the first pink handprint.
Glue a second purple handprint with the thumb facing down to the
first purple handprint.
STEP 3: Repeat step 1 on the right side
STEP 4: Repeat step 2 on the right side
You'll end up with something that looks like the image to the left.
Finish the rest of the butterfly
Glue the circle (head) to the body
Glue the face and antennas onto the head
Glue the flower in the "hair", on a wing or beside the neck
