Handprint Dinosaur Card Craft [Free Template]

Dinosaurs are always a hit with both boys and girls, so we’ve decided to create this handprint dinosaur card craft!

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We can’t get enough handprint crafts for kids for so many reasons.

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Supplies

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Download the dinosaur handprint template, print and cut out the pieces.

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Fold a piece of colored paper in half and place your child’s hand on the paper with the thumb or pinky along the fold line.

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Trace the handprint and cut out, leaving the fold line intact.

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Place the dinosaur’s muzzle towards the bottom of the face piece and glue in place.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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