Let's make a handprint groundhog craft with puffy paint snow! Perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners who are working on a Groundhog Day unit in the classroom.
See also: Peek-A-Boo Handprint Groundhog
Big Brother, 4 yrs old
How To Make A Handprint Groundhog Craft Tutorial
This was a fun mommy and me craft that my son and I created together at home. The puffy snow paint is easy to make, but cotton balls would be a great alternative if you'd rather not use paint.
Supplies:
- construction paper
- brown paint
- paintbrush
- black marker
- white school glue
- shaving cream
- small cup
Instructions:
First, Big Brother painted his hand brown. I showed him with my hand how to press it down with the fingers in a closed position (touching each other) with the thumb in an open position (separate from the fingers).
Once it dries completely, I drew the outline of a groundhog as well as the facial features. Kids are welcome to do this part and even use a googly eye if you have any on hand.
Around the bottom of the groundhog, I drew an oval to resemble the hole he was peeking out from.
Make the puffy snow paint by mixing equal parts of shaving cream and white school glue in a small cup. Big Brother loved painting snow around the hole with the homemade puffy paint. When dry, it makes a fun texture that's slightly raised on the paper, creating a 3D look.
You may also enjoy this easy paper plate groundhog face we made along with our handprint groundhog craft.
*This post was originally published on 2/2/2012 and updated on 1/14/19
Classified Mom says
That is adorable- love it!
artsy_momma says
Thanks Aimee!
sweet and lovely crafts says
That's so cute. We made a fotprint groundhog (not posted)- but I like yours better!
Crafting Play says
This made me smile this morning. Real cute. Hope your groundhog didn't see his shadow!
artsy_momma says
Thanks ladies! Lovely Crafts- Your handprint crafts are always gorgeous, can't wait to see it!
Marie says
This is so cute -- I need to save this so I can do it next year for Groundhogs day with my kids. We always celebrate Groundhogs day too -- this year we didn't do a craft but Magic the Magnificent (Guinea Pig) made her prediction :-)& Thanks for the fun idea!
Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com) says
Too cute, as always =-) How do you come up with all your great ideas? Thanks for linking up to TGIF & have a GREAT week, Beth =-)