This type of cookie-cutter (they all look the same) craft goes against everything I learned while becoming and being an art teacher.
BUT what I’ve learned while being a parent is that every mama LOVES their preschool child’s handprint, and every child loves a craft, cookie-cutter or not. No matter what holiday or cheesy craft it’s incorporated in.
And a RAINBOW HANDPRINT… Who can you resist that?!
Check out how we transformed my Priscilla’s handprint into a colorful rainbow coming out of a pot of gold – perfect for Saint Patrick’s Day!
Here’s how you and your kiddo can make this adorable handprint rainbow craft, too…
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St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Handprint Craft
Supplies:
- black and white construction paper
- scissors
- washable paint in rainbow colors
- paint brush, water, and paper towels
- all-purpose glue
- foil wrappers from gold coin chocolate candy
- white paint pen
Steps:
1. Paint rainbow stripes on hand in the order of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple).
2. Press down onto top center of the white paper to make a rainbow handprint. Let dry.
3. Glue gold foil candy wrappers onto the white paper at the base of the handprint. Overlap them a little.
4. Don’t forget to enjoy the chocolate coins!
5. Cut out a half circle pot shape from black construction paper. Glue black pot onto the white paper just below the gold coins. Overlap the coins a little to make it look like they are inside the pot. Let the glue dry.
6. Use the white paint pen to write “Happy St. Patrick’s Day!” on the pot of gold.
This would be so fun to do with a group of preschoolers at a St. Patrick’s Day party! If you could get them past the chocolate eating step that is…
Maya Brown-Zimmerman says
Hi! I’m sorry to post this here, but I couldn’t find a way to email you. I’m a staff writer at adoption.com. I’m writing an article on St. Patrick’s day crafts that adoptive families can send to their children’s birth parents. I would like to feature this article. This would entail me using one of the images from your site and linking to your article. Do I have your permission? Thank you!
Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
Of course. Thank you for asking. Now I’m off to see how I can make contacting me via email easier. 🙂
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says
I love all the St. Patrick’s Day crafts! My girls would enjoy painting their hands like a rainbow! Thanks for linking up with us at the Create Link Inspire party! You were featured today! http://www.marvelousmommy.com/2014/02/7-featured-crafts-for-kids/
Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says
Thanks for the feature, Amy!
Megan says
I just blogged about my copycat version at http://lifeatthe800house.com/2013/03/11/st-patricks-handprint-art/
Krissy @ B-InspiredMama says
Thanks, Megan! Yours is adorable. I hope your boys had fun.
Sarah says
Featured you here:
http://lifewithleahy.blogspot.com/2013/02/st-patricks-day-craft-decor.html
Ours isn’t as pretty, but we had fun making it!!!
Thanks
Sarah
MollyMoo | Michelle says
Come join the St Patrick’s Day Craft & Activity linkup on http://mollymoo.ie/2013/02/st-patricks-day-kids-craft-roundup/
I just LOVE this.
Michelle xx
Jenn says
This is so cute! I am always a sucker for handprint projects! 🙂
Krissy @ B-InspiredMama says
I know – I think every mama is! Thanks for stopping by, Jenn. 🙂
Anonymous says
wow i loved this so doing it with my little sister
Tami says
Just stopping by to let you know that I've featured your craft on Family Fun Crafts! You can see it here:
http://funfamilycrafts.com/st-patricks-day-handprint-rainbow/
If you have other kid friendly crafts, I'd love it if you would submit them. 🙂 If you would like to display a
featured button on your site, you can grab one from the right side bar of your post above.
Jennifer says
Just did this w/ my 1 and 3 year olds and it was tons of fun!! Plus, we had a lesson in primary colors and mixing them to make other colors.
km says
FANTASTIC!!! We did a non-paint version and the kiddos enjoyed really enjoyed it. THANKS so much for the idea!
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
Oh, I could see that, too. Maybe cutting a hand out and then letting them color the rainbow stripes on it? How did you do it?
Anonymous says
I have done a versino of this when I worked with preschoolers but without the chocolate candy. Just gold circles.. or the best that they could cut them out. I believe in a child doing his own work no matter how it comes out.. thanks for sharing..
Leslie says
LOVE IT!
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
Thanks!