Thumbprint Mothers Day Card

Give your mom a Mother’s Day card this year with a special, handmade touch! Use Crayola Washable Watercolors to get creative with your fingerprints and design a colorful, spring scene.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

Newspaper
Paper Cups
Water

Steps

Step 1

Fold a blank sheet of white paper in half to form a card. With a brown Crayola® Marker, draw some whimsical tree branches.
Step 2

Add some playful birds to the tree! Dip the tip of your finger in water and rub it in a bright color of Crayola Washable Watercolors. Press onto the tree, leaving a fingerprint. *Tip – use your pointer finger to make a mama bird and your pinky finger to make baby birds!
Step 3

Add fingerprint leaves and flowers to the tree for a bright, springtime feel!
Step 4

Add details to the birds, like feet and feathers, and a special message using Markers.

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