Campfire Handprint Craft
You know that magical feeling you get sitting around a campfire? The cozy glow, the warm colors, the marshmallows that may or may not catch on fire… yeah, that. Now imagine capturing all of that, but with paper, glue, and your preschooler’s very enthusiastic handprint.
This campfire handprint craft (or handprint bonfire craft, if you’re feeling fancy) is the perfect low-mess way to bring camping vibes into your living room or classroom. Great for fall, great for camping week, great for anytime your kid says, “I wanna make something!”
Bonus: their tiny hand becomes the flames. And honestly? It’s kind of adorable.
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Materials Needed for This Handprint Campfire Craft
Grab the free campfire handprint craft template before you start.
How to Make a Handprint Bonfire
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather all of your materials to get started.
Step 2: Cut the Handprint
Trace your child’s hand on yellow paper and cut it out.
Step 3: Cut the Flame and Logs
Cut a flame shape from orange construction paper.
Cut out three logs from brown construction paper.
Glue the yellow handprint on top of the orange flame shape.
Step 4: Draw the Wood Grain
Use a brown marker to draw wood grain texture on each log.
Glue the logs underneath the flame to complete your bonfire.
All done!
Your cozy campfire is ready to display!
We'd love to see yours! Snap a photo and share it in the comments.
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