6. Handprint Butterfly Keepsake

Parents love this craft because it captures the size of a child’s hands. The hands become the wings, making it a precious memory of the spring of 2026.

  • Materials: Bright paint, white cardstock, markers.
  • Steps:
    • Paint the child’s palms and fingers.
    • Press the left hand on the left and the right hand on the right (thumbs facing in).
    • Draw the butterfly’s body and antennae in the middle space between the palms.