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Handprint flower bouquet

Bright handprints that become a bouquet of tulips, ready to frame for Mother's Day.

Handprint flower bouquet
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 1 to 3
Time15 minutes plus drying
Cost$1 to $4

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

Safety

Use paint labeled washable and non-toxic (look for the AP seal), and wipe hands before snack time.

  1. Step 1: Paint 1 color
    1

    Paint 1 color

    Brush pink on your toddler's palm and fingers, keeping fingers together.

  2. Step 2: Press it
    2

    Press it

    Press their hand with fingers pointing up. That's 1 tulip.

  3. Step 3: Wipe and repeat
    3

    Wipe and repeat

    Wipe and do 2 more in yellow and purple.

  4. Step 4: Draw stems
    4

    Draw stems

    Once dry, draw stems coming down to a point.

  5. Step 5: Tie a bow
    5

    Tie a bow

    Draw a bow where the stems meet. Add the date.

Edie's tip

Use the same hand for each print. Toddlers think it's funny.

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