Making a spider handprint painting is the perfect Halloween craft to do with your little ones! Not only is it a fun and simple activity, but it also makes for an adorable keepsake. I love how handprint crafts capture a moment in time, especially when you can look back years later and remember just how small their hands were. It’s one of those crafts that holds a bit of nostalgia and adds a personal touch to your holiday decorations.
This painting project is ideal for kids of all ages and is incredibly easy to set up. It doesn’t require any fancy materials, just some paint, a brush, and paper. Your kids will have a blast painting their hands and turning their handprints into little Halloween spiders. Plus, they’ll love seeing their creations come to life as you add the finishing details like eyes.
Whether you hang it up as part of your Halloween décor or keep it in a memory box, this spider handprint painting will become a cherished item. It’s the kind of craft that will not only get your kids excited for the spooky season but also create lasting memories that you’ll treasure for years to come.
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Materials
- FREE spider web printable (scroll down to get the FREE download!)
- Black paint
- Paintbrush
- Googly eyes
- White pencil (optional)
We always use this washable paint for all our paint projects, and it’s great because it easily washes off little hands. It’s perfect for messy crafts like this one! Make sure to scroll to the bottom of this page to grab your free spider web printable, which adds the perfect touch to this spooky handprint painting.
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How to make a spider hand print painting
Print out the spider web sheet. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to download it for free! If you don’t have a printer, a plain sheet of paper works too.
Help your child paint their hand with black paint. Make sure to cover their entire palm and four fingers, but leave their thumb unpainted.
Gently press their hand onto the paper horizontally. This will form one half of the spider. They can spread their fingers for more spider leg detail or keep them close together.
Paint their hand again (no thumb) and press in the opposite direction to complete the other half of the spider. The palm prints can overlap slightly to create the spider body.
Let the paint dry, then add details! Stick on googly eyes or use a white pencil to draw a mouth to give your spider some personality.
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Variations for the Spider Hand Print Painting
- Use different colors: Instead of traditional black, you can let your child use fun colors like purple, orange, or even glitter paint to make a colorful spider.
- Add extra legs: If you want your spider to have more legs, you can create additional handprints with just the fingers and not the palm to add more “legs” around the body.
- Create a background scene: Encourage your child to paint or color a background around the spider—maybe some grass, a moon, or other Halloween-themed elements like pumpkins or bats.
- Spider family: Use multiple handprints from all family members to create a whole family of spiders on one page. It makes for a cute keepsake showing the hand sizes of your family at the same time.
- Glitter webs: After the spider dries, add a touch of glitter glue to the spider web lines for a sparkly effect that pops off the page.
Why This Makes a Great Keepsake
Handprint crafts are some of my absolute favorites because they capture a little piece of your child’s growth at a specific moment in time. Looking back at the size of their hands as they grow older is such a special reminder of how small they once were. This spider handprint painting is not only a fun Halloween craft but also a sweet keepsake to look back on in future years. Every time I see a handprint project, it takes me back to the exact age and stage my child was at, making it such a meaningful memento. Plus, it’s a great way to document those fleeting childhood moments in a creative, hands-on way!
How to Get Your Free Spider Web Printable
To get your free spider web printable for this fun Halloween craft, simply enter your email into the form below! You’ll gain access to the spider web design along with other great printables and resources for kids’ activities. This spider web sheet is perfect for creating your handprint spider, and it’s available for free when you join the Printable Playground. Get ready to make a special keepsake with your kids—just download, print, and start painting!
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