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DIY Monster Handprint – Mess-Free Craft for Kids
Looking for an easy, mess-free activity? This DIY Monster Handprint is a fun craft for kids that’s perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. With just a few simple supplies and minimal cleanup, your little one can turn their handprint into a silly monster masterpiece—no glue spills or paint chaos required! 
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What You'll Need
- Colorful cardstock or construction paper
- Googly eyes
- Multi-color pom poms
- Sharpie or marker
- Pair of scissors
How To
- Pick your paper (construction paper or cardstock) and fold it in half.
- Trace hand on the folded edge and trace around it with a pencil.
- Cut around the line and you'll have your monster shape.
- Add googly eyes and draw a silly or spooky smile.
- Decorate your monster with pom poms and color to give your monster extra personality.
- Display your monster or keep the fun going with the ideas below.
Step-by-step Instructions
Pick a paper
Choose your favorite colored construction paper or cardstock!
We used cardstock from Hobby Lobby for this project but for our Halloween party, we're going to use our favorite construction paper. It's a great option and we use this for so many crafts.
Trace that monster hand!
Place hand flat on paper and trace around it with a pencil. It doesn't have to be perfect!
If you're planning on making a card: Fold paper in half, then trace on the folded edge and trace around it with a pencil.
Cut it out
Carefully cut around the line— you’ll have a full monster shape!
TIP: If your little ones are still learning to use scissors, you can do this step for them.
Add eyes & smile
Glue on googly eyes or stick on self-adhesive googly eyes, then draw a silly or spooky smile with a marker.
The self-adhesive googly eyes are GREAT way to make this completely mess-free, especially for curious toddlers! (IYKYK :D)
Decorate the monster
Glue on pom poms or color to give your monster extra personality.
We use these pom poms from Amazon for our projects and they are different sizes and textures.
You're Finished!
Display your monster or keep the fun going with the ideas below!
Keep the fun going!
Make a Monster Garland: Create a few different handprints and string them together for a playful fall banner.
Turn It Into a Card: Write a message inside and give it as a silly surprise to friends or family.
Add Monster Names: Name each monster and make up a silly story about their adventures!
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As a Disney mama, there’s nothing I love more than turning our favorite characters into fun crafts—especially when they’re as lovable as Sully, Mike Wazowski, and the Alien from Toy Story! 
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