Sunflower Handprint Craft
Is it even possible to be grumpy around a sunflower? We’re pretty sure the answer is nope. This sunflower handprint craft is proof: all it takes is some bright paper, a few little hands, and suddenly your fridge is smiling back at you.
Whether you're leaning into a garden theme, kicking off a weather unit, or just embracing peak “let’s make something cute” season, this sunflower handprint craft hits all the right notes – fine motor practice, creative joy, and zero mess.
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What You'll Need for This Handprint Sunflower Craft
Grab the free sunflower handprint craft template before you start.
Let’s Craft a Happy Little Sunflower Handprint
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies! You’ll need yellow, brown, and white construction paper, scissors, a glue stick, a pencil, and a black marker.
Step 2: Cut Out the Pieces
Trace your child’s hand several times on yellow paper and cut out the handprints. You’ll need at least five for a full, fluffy flower.
Cut a large brown circle for the center of your sunflower and two white circles for the eyes.
Step 3: Make the Petals
Arrange and glue the handprints in a circular pattern to form the petals of your sunflower.
Step 4: Add the Center
Glue the brown circle in the center of the handprints to form the sunflower’s face.
Step 5: Draw the Seed Pattern
Use the brown marker to draw a large ring around the brown center and add a grid pattern inside it for a textured seed look.
Step 6: Add the Eyes
Glue the two white circles on the brown center as eyes.
Step 7: Draw the Face
Use the black marker to draw big black pupils with a small white space left uncolored to give a shiny look.
Draw a happy smile underneath the eyes using the black marker.
Step 8: Add Finishing Details
Use the brown marker or pencil to add little sunburst lines around the sunflower center for extra detail.
All done!
Your happy sunflower is ready to display!
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