Looking for some easy crafts for kids to do with your little ones? This Rainbow Hand Print Flower Pot is a colorful, hands-on activity that’s perfect for kids. It’s not just a creative craft, but also a keepsake you’ll cherish for years to come.

Whether you use it as a St. Patrick’s Day decoration or as a cheerful springtime planter, this project is simple, memorable, and a definite favorite in our house! Spring Fine Motor Activities For Preschoolers like this one are fun and educational!

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Handprint Art
Supplies For Handprint Flower Pot
How To Make A Rainbow Hand Print Flower Pot
What Kids Learn From Painting
Tips for Success
FAQs For Flower Pot Handprint Craft
Flower Pot Painting

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Handprint Art

Handprint art is an easy and exciting way for kids to get creative! From turning their handprints into animals or flowers to creating unique patterns and designs, the possibilities are endless. It’s hands-on, a little messy (which kids love!), and lets them explore colors, shapes, and textures in a totally unique way.

Supplies For Handprint Flower Pot

You don’t need much to get started. Supplies include a terra cotta pot (about 6 inches high), acrylic paints in rainbow colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet) plus white and light blue, and paintbrushes—make sure you have enough brushes for multiple colors.

supplies for rainbow hand print flower pot

Yishang Large Terra Cotta Pots with Saucer-Shuttle Art 18 Colors Acrylic Paint Bottle UPINS 30 Pcs Flat Paint Brushes, Small Bassion 2 Pack Kids Art Smocks Toddler

How To Make A Rainbow Hand Print Flower Pot

To make this flower pot craft, you will start by painting your child's hand in the colors of the rainbow. Paint stripes on the hand in this order: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.

child's hand with fingers painted red, orange and yellow

Be sure the rainbow stripes cover the entire hand. The paint starts to dry quickly on hands, so to make the process faster, use one brush for each color.

This way, you don't have to clean the brush in between. When you are done, you may need to reapply the color once more if you notice that it is drying.

My daughter loved this step. She laughed as I painted her hand and loved how the brush felt as it ran across her fingers.

You'll want to move quickly for the next step. Take your child's hand and press it onto the base section of the terra cotta pot. If you wish, you can reapply the paint and make hand prints all the way around the base of the pot. Or you can do just one hand print in the center.

parent pressing child's painted hand on to a flower pot

Now you are left with a child with a messy hand. Or if you have a kid like mine, two messy hands. My daughter was so delighted with her rainbow hand that she rubbed it all over her other hand, resulting in two messy hands. We cleaned them up with some baby wipes.

When the hand print dried, you will have your child paint the pot's rim a light blue. It took two coats of light blue paint for us to cover the rim without appearing streaky.

When the light blue paint dries, add some puffy white clouds all around the rim using white paint.

I put the pot outdoors to dry and soon it was ready to be used to display some pretty Spring flowers. Since the pot hasn't been sealed in any way, keep it out of the rain. We use it as an indoor pot and outside under our covered porch.

What Kids Learn From Painting

This activity isn’t just fun - it’s also educational. Kids practice fine motor skills, explore colors, and express their creativity. Plus, projects like this build memories and encourage bonding. It’s also a sneaky way of teaching kids patience as they wait for the pot to dry!

Tips for Success

Tip 1: Paint one hand at a time to keep things less messy.

Tip 2: Use high-quality paint for vibrant results.

Tip 3: Keep baby wipes within reach—they’re a lifesaver for quick cleanup.

FAQs For Flower Pot Handprint Craft

How does the painted flower pot hold up over time?

Since this flower pot isn’t sealed, it’s best kept indoors or under a covered area if placed outside. You can seal it with a clear spray for added durability, but if kids want to use it for planting, keep it somewhere dry where water won’t hit the sides too often.

Can younger kids do this activity?

Yes, but remember that younger kids might need a little extra help with the painting and positioning of the handprints. Focus on having fun and don’t stress over perfection.

What kind of plants work best with this terra cotta pot?

This pot is perfect for small plants like succulents, herbs, or spring flowers like daffodils and pansies. For indoor use, you could even use it as a holder for artificial plants if real ones aren’t an option.

Flower Pot Painting

Flower pot painting crafts are such a fun and creative activity to do with kids! Not only do they get to express themselves with bright colors and cute designs, but it’s also a great way to make memories together. Plus, the painted pots can double as thoughtful homemade gifts or cheerful decorations for your home or garden.

This Rainbow Hand Print Flower Pot is more than just a craft - it’s a keepsake that preserves your child’s little handprint. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a gift for someone special, it’s a creation that’s sure to bring smiles and brighten up any space.

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