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A handmade paper craft resembling the Lorax character from Dr. Seuss, made from orange and yellow cutouts. The mustache and eyebrows are created using yellow handprint cutouts, while the body is an oval shape with small feet, large round eyes, and a red nose. Another identical craft is partially visible in the background.

Lorax Handprint Craft

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day with this easy and adorable Lorax handprint craft!
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Author: Sam
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[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id="fbRhcEYR" upload-date="2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z" name="Lorax Handprint Craft For Kids" description="The Lorax is a fan favorite among kids (and us grown ups, too!). The lovable guardian of the trees inspires important lessons about caring for our planet. Kids can bring him to life with this fun Lorax handprint craft. Kids will love making a version of this Seuss-tacular character using their own handprints to create The Lorax’s signature fluffy mustache!"]

Materials

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors
  • Lorax template

Instructions

  • Download the Lorax template, print it, and cut out the pieces.
  • Begin by gluing the eyebrows to the top of the body.
  • Next, glue the eyes below the eyebrows.
  • Trace your child's hands onto yellow paper two times and cut out. Position the handprints with the thumb up and the fingers painting outward. Overlap them slightly and glue them together in the center.
  • Glue the handprint mustache onto the middle of the Lorax’s face, just below the eyes.
  • Finish off by gluing the Lorax’s nose in the center of the mustache.