Are you ready to remember your little one’s tiny handprints forever? This spider handprint craft is an easy Halloween craft that uses your child’s handprint and some googly eyes to create the cutest spider! Whether you’re looking for handprint crafts, spider crafts, or Halloween crafts, this is the one to try!
And, if you want more Halloween crafts, check out this list of my favorite crafts for Halloween!
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Halloween Books For Preschoolers
The Pumpkin Thief– Bird’s pumpkins keep disappearing and the animals must use the clues to find out who the pumpkin thief is!
Room on the Broom– How many animals can fit on the broom? After the witch drops some of her things, the animals return it but all want to ride on the broom.
What You’ll Need For This Spider Handprint Craft
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How To Make This Spider Handprint Craft
1. Paint your child’s hand black, excluding the thumb.
2. Press the handprint toward the top middle of the paper.
3. Turn the paper sideways.
4. Paint the hand again and repeat, pressing this handprint on the opposite side of the paper. Make sure they are connected. Place the palm on top of the palm print already on the paper.
5. Let the handprints dry completely before moving on.
6. Glue two big googly eyes in the center of the spider.
7. Glue six small googly eyes underneath the big ones.
8. Use the white marker to draw a smile under the eyes.
9. Use a black marker to draw a line from the top of the page to the spider.
10. Decorate the page with mini spiders using the black and white markers.
Fun Variations For This Spider Handprint Craft
Make a Web: Before stamping the handprints, draw a web for the spider to sit on. Then, stamp the handprints on top of it.
Eyes: Add any amount or size googly eyes to the spider. You can also add googly eyes to the spiders in the background.
Paper: Create the spider handprint craft on regular white paper or orange construction paper for an extra Halloween twist.
Halloween Crafts For Kids
Witch Handprint Craft– Create an adorable Halloween witch using your child’s handprint!
Paper Plate Candy Corn Craft– Use a paper plate and paint to create a giant candy corn!
Spider Handprint Craft
Make a spooky spider handprint craft with kids! Perfect for building fine motor skills while creating a fun Halloween keepsake.
- Prep Time: 5
- Total Time: 15 + dry time
- Category: DIY, Halloween, Handprint Craft
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- Paper or cardstock
- Black paint
- Paintbrush
- Glue
- Googly Eyes (2 large, 6 small)
- Black Marker
- White Marker
Instructions
- Paint the child’s hand black, excluding the thumb.
- Press the handprint toward the top middle of the paper.
- Turn the paper sideways.
- Paint the hand again and repeat, pressing this handprint on the opposite side of the paper. Make sure they are connected. Place the palm on top of the palm print already on the paper.
- Let the handprints dry completely before moving on.
- Glue two big googly eyes in the center of the spider.
- Glue six small googly eyes underneath the big ones.
- Use the white marker to draw a smile under the eyes.
- Use a black marker to draw a line from the top of the page to the spider.
- Decorate the page with mini spiders using the black and white markers.
