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Handprint flower Mother's Day card

Handprints become tulip flowers on a folded card your preschooler signs for Mom, Grandma or anyone they love.

Handprint flower Mother's Day card
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time25 minutes plus drying
Cost$2 to $5

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Paint the hand
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    Paint the hand

    Paint your child's palm and fingers pink. Keep the thumb clean.

  2. Step 2: Press a flower
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    Press a flower

    Have them press their hand on the card front with fingers together and pointing up.

  3. Step 3: Repeat in another color
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    Repeat in another color

    Wipe the hand and press a purple one next to it.

  4. Step 4: Paint the stems
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    Paint the stems

    Once dry, paint green stems under each handprint flower.

  5. Step 5: Write the message
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    Write the message

    Ask your child what they love about her. Write their words inside.

Edie's tip

Write their words exactly as they say them. Those odd little sentences are the best part.

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