Cow Handprint Craft
Looking for a fun little farm-themed activity to do with your preschooler? Something cute, low-key, and just the right amount of silly? This cow handprint craft should be mooo-ving right to the top of your to-do list.
It’s simple enough to pull together in the time it takes for your coffee to cool (and let’s be honest, you weren’t gonna drink it hot anyway). You don’t need fancy supplies or a Pinterest-perfect setup, just some basic materials, a squirmy hand to trace, and a few giggles along the way.
This is one of those crafts that not only gives your kid a fun, creative outlet, but also gives you a keepsake you’ll want to save forever. Because those chubby little handprints? They don’t stay that small for long.
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What You’ll Need to Make This Handprint Cow Craft
How to Make a Cow Handprint Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies: white, brown, and black paper, scissors, glue, and a marker.
Step 2: Cut the White Pieces
Cut out the cow’s head shape, ears, eyes, tail, and handprint from white paper.
Step 3: Cut the Horns and Muzzle
Cut the horns, muzzle, and tail tip from brown and black paper.
Step 4: Add the Horns
Glue the brown horns on top of the head.
Step 5: Add the Muzzle and Eyes
Add the muzzle to the bottom of the face.
Glue on the round white eyes.
Step 6: Draw the Eyes and Spot
Use a marker to draw the pupils and a black spot over one eye.
Step 7: Add Cow Spots
Decorate the handprint with cow spots using a black marker.
Step 8: Attach the Face
Glue the completed face to the thumb side of the handprint.
Step 9: Make the Tail
Create a tail by gluing the black tail tip onto the white tail base.
Step 10: Add the Tail and Nostrils
Glue the tail behind the handprint on the opposite side of the face.
Use the black marker to add oval nostrils to the cow’s muzzle.
All done!
Your cow is ready for display!
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