This love bug Valentine’s Day handprint craft is such a fun way to turn your child’s hand into an adorable keepsake. We have kept this activity extra simple for you by creating the free printable template so all you need to do is print off and create!
There is something so sweet about handprint crafts, kids grow up so fast and I find myself tucking away handprint crafts in our keepsake box because I know their little hands won’t be little forever.
This craft is a perfect Valentine’s Day craft for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and makes for a sweet DIY gift for parents or loved ones. Themed crafts are such a great way to celebrate holidays and I love the little love bugs on this printable!
You can pair this with this no mess heart painting activity (an awesome sensory play activity for little ones) and these free printable applesauce pouch Valentine’s Day cards are perfect for a daycare or preschool celebration!
Supplies Needed
- Free printable template (just fill out the red form towards the bottom of this post and it will be emailed to you)
- White printer paper or cardstock
- Red washable paint
How To Make This Love Bug Handprint Craft
- Print out the love bug Valentine template on white cardstock (we prefer this over printer paper for more durability)
- Paint your child’s hand red
- Help your child press their hand onto the page, lifting up carefully as the child’s handprint forms the “O” in the word love
- Optional: If you wanted to make it extra fun you could create their hand into a bug by adding googly eyes or antennas for the love bug’s head
Tips For Best Results
- Use washable paint for little hands
- Use cardstock for more durability
- Laminate it so you can pull it out year after year to decorate with
Ways To Use This Craft
Turn it into a love bug handprint card for family or loved ones
Use as a DIY Valentine gift for teachers or grandparents
Display year after year with your Valentine’s decor
Pair it with other Valentine crafts (like this heart suncatcher or bleeding tissue paper heart)
Your Free Printable Love Bug Template
Once you complete the form above you will be signed up for our newsletter and the Valentine’s love bug template will be sent to your inbox. There will be a link within the email so you can download the PDF and print as you would like. This free template is for classroom use and personal use only.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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