I'm Growing Up! Handprints

Why

Make your own handprint paper or "I'm Growing Up" keepsake! Crayola® Color Wonder™won't color on skin, walls, carpet, or clothing.

Steps

1. Color the palm side of your hand with Crayola Color Wonder Markers. Quickly color each finger and all of your palm. Crayola Color Wonder Markers are clear ink, no color will appear on your hand.

2. Immediately press your hand flat on a piece of Crayola Color Wonder Paper. Carefully lift your hand, using the other hand to hold down the paper. Watch your handprint appear!

3. Wash you hands each time you change Color Wonder colors. Make handprints all over the paper.Wash your hands well with soap and water after you complete your project.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Color Wonder™—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Color Wonder™ Markers
  • Color Wonder™ Paper
household supplies
  • paper towels

Where & When

"We made Handprint Splashes and footprints, too! Kids used the paper to wrap their Mother's Day gifts."
Koral J., volunteer Tiger Cub leader.

"Every year, our school-agers help younger children make and frame Handprint Splashes for holiday gifts."
Brenda S., religious school volunteer.


Interesting Info

Did you know there are 27 bones in the human hand? One thing that makes the human hand unique is the ability of the thumb to move into positions opposite the other four fingers. You can pick things up very easily because of the way your hand is designed.