Valentine's Day Thumbprint Monster Craft

I Only Have Eyes for You

Here is a very easy and cute craft that even the youngest child can do, with a little help. And there are several variations you can choose.

Materials Needed:

• Large piece of colored paper
  
• Smaller piece of colored or patterned paper
  
• Glue
• Paint
• Marker or pen
• Scissors
• Scallop scissors (optional)
• Googly eyes
• Small sponge (optional)
• Paintbrush
• Cup or plate for paint

1. Dip your child's hand in paint. I actually find using a sponge and blotting it on your child's thumb is easiest.
2. Pres thumb to smaller piece of paper. If you want a small monster, then it will take one or two thumbprints. A larger monster (as seen above) will take several prints or you can use the sponge.
3. Take a paintbrush or use finger to paint the arms and legs.
4. Let the paint dry a little and then use glue to apply the googly eyes. The number of eyes is up to your little artist.
5. If you want, use scallop scissors to cut a border around the paper. Then glue it to your larger sheet. 
6. Use marker or pen to write your special Valentine's message or you can write something for any other occasion. 
You can make your monster as small or large as you choose and you can design a fancier card as well. See below:

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