Ladybug Handprint Art for Preschool Kids

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Ladybug Handprint Art For Preschool Kids

Are you looking for fun bug crafts or bug art to make with the kids? If so then look no further. Today we are sharing this simple but effective ladybug handprint art for preschool kids. 

Kids handprint crafts are so fun and easy to do with the little ones and there are so many ideas you could try out. We have a number of handprint craft tutorials and ideas here on The Inspiration Edit which I am sure you will love. 

Why not give this ladybug art idea a try? 

Ladybug Handprint Art For Preschool Kids

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Supplies Needed for Your Ladybug Art Project

You won’t need much for this project. In fact all you need is a canvas and paintbrush, along with your paint.

  • Canvas
  • Paint Brush
  • Red and Black Paint

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How to Create This Ladybird Handprint Art Project

Paint your child’s hand with red paint.

Make sure they keep their hand open to avoid smearing the paint.

Press your child’s hand down firmly onto the canvas towards the bottom.

Help your child gently lift their hand off the canvas to avoid smearing the paint.

Allow the handprint to dry completely.

Paint a black head on top of the red handprint.

Add eyes and antenna.

Paint a line down the ladybug.

Dip your child’s fingertip into black paint and add spots to the ladybug. Paint the rest of the canvas a light blue.

Allow the paint to dry completely.

Your ladybug handprint is complete.

handprint ladybug craft

Yield: one

Ladybug Handprint Art For Preschool Kids

HANDPRINT LADYBUG ART
Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • Canvas
  • Paint Brush
  • Red and Black Paint

Instructions

    Paint your child’s hand with red paint.

    Make sure they keep their hand open to avoid smearing the paint.

    Press your child’s hand down firmly onto the canvas towards the bottom.

    Help your child gently lift their hand off the canvas to avoid smearing the paint.

    Allow the handprint to dry completely.

    Paint a black head on top of the red handprint.

    Add eyes and antenna.

    Paint a line down the ladybug.

    Dip your child’s fingertip into black paint and add spots to the ladybug. Paint the rest of the canvas a light blue.

    Allow the paint to dry completely.

    Your ladybug handprint is complete.

For more ladybug art projects check out these fun ideas! 

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Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and is passionate about kids crafts and having fun as a family. Angela has also taught cooking skills and loves to share both family recipes and easy crafts here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!

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