Handprint Arts And Crafts - How To Make A Bird

Is there a better way to preserve your kids' hands forever than making some unique handprint art?

Today we are making a pigeon inspired by the Mo Willems pigeon series of books. We love those easy yet fun projects that are suitable for toddlers and preschoolers. They also make a great keepsake for parents and grandparents 

Let's start and see how to make this craft with your kids.

You will need:

• Coloured paper (blue, yellow and black)
• Black marker
• Googly eye
• Scissors
• Glue

Taking a handprint

Place your child's hand on top of the blue paper and trace it. Then cut it out with scissors.

Cut, cut, cut

Cut out the long rectangle/triangle to make the neck. Also cut out a 1.5'' circle for the head, yellow rectangle and a small yellow triangle. Prepare a googly eye and two black narrow rectangles for the legs.

Glue those peaces

• Take the rectangle/triangle and glue it under the wrist side of the hand to form the neck.
• Then take the circle and glue it on top of the neck.
• Small yellow triangle glue on the left side of the circle to make the beak.
• Take the googly eye and glue it on the head.
• Yellow rectangle glue on the neck just below the head. 
• take the black marker and draw the wing
• glue the legs to the bottom of the handprint