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Thumbprint Mothers Day Card

Thumbprint Mother's Day Card

Give your mom a Mother’s Day card this year with a special, handmade touch! Use Crayola Washable Watercolors to get creative with your fingerprints and design a colorful, spring scene.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

  • Construction Paper
  • Markers
  • Paint Brushes
  • Watercolors
  • Newspaper
  • Paper Cups
  • Water

Steps

  • Step 1

    Fold a blank sheet of white paper in half to form a card. With a brown Crayola® Marker, draw some whimsical tree branches.

  • Step 2

    Add some playful birds to the tree! Dip the tip of your finger in water and rub it in a bright color of Crayola Washable Watercolors. Press onto the tree, leaving a fingerprint. *Tip – use your pointer finger to make a mama bird and your pinky finger to make baby birds!

  • Step 3

    Add fingerprint leaves and flowers to the tree for a bright, springtime feel!

  • Step 4

    Add details to the birds, like feet and feathers, and a special message using Markers.

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

Use your imagination and have fun making your craft as creative as you are—there’s no wrong way to do it!

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