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A duck-shaped craft made from yellow paper, with googly eyes and orange beak and feet, is surrounded by markers and paper cutouts on a white background. Blue clouds and leaves are visible nearby.
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Paper Duck

Create a fun handprint paper duck craft with your kids! A simple spring project that makes an adorable keepsake or decoration.
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Crafts
Keyword: paper crafts
Servings: 1 paper duck

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Start by downloading and printing out the free duck craft template at the bottom of the post.
    A childs hands are positioned around a paper duck craft template with an outline of a ducks head, beak, and feet on a blue background. Colored paper sheets and pink scissors are placed nearby.
  • Start by having your child trace their hand.
    A hand rests on a bright yellow sticky note, reminiscent of a paper duck, set against a white background. The hand is centered on the note, fingers slightly spread.
  • Cut out the hand with the scissors.
    A pair of blue scissors with a floral design sits next to a paper cutout of a yellow hand and an artfully crafted paper duck, all arranged on a crisp white background.
  • Cut out the duck head from the template. Trace onto yellow paper and cut it out.
    A pair of blue scissors with colorful handles lies next to a yellow paper cutout shaped like a fruit with a stem on a white background, alongside a whimsical paper duck.
  • Using tape or glue, attach the head of the duck to the thumb of the handprint.
    A yellow paper cutout, resembling a handprint with a small crest, sits next to a roll of tape on a white background. Its playful form suggests the silhouette of a paper duck.
  • Cut out the duck feet from the template. Trace onto orange paper and cut it out.
    Blue scissors with a floral pattern on the blades sit beside two cut-out paper shapes resembling feet, alongside a quirky paper duck, all set against a pristine white background.
  • Using tape or glue, attach the duck feet to the bottom of the handprint.
    A yellow paper cutout resembling a charming paper duck, crafted from a handprint, features bright orange legs. This whimsical creation rests on a pristine white background beside a handy roll of tape.
  • Cut out the beak from the template. Trace onto orange paper and cut it out.
    A pair of blue-handled scissors with colorful floral designs on the blades rests on a light surface. Beside it, a small, tan paper shape resembling the letter E lies flat, evoking the gentle curves of a paper duck in disguise.
  • Using tape or glue, attach the beak to the side of the duck head.
    A delightful craft project features a cheerful yellow paper duck, crafted from a handprint cutout. It sports an orange paper beak, legs, and feet. A roll of tape sits beside the charming creation on the white background, inviting creativity.
  • Glue the googly eyes to the duck head!
    A handmade yellow bird crafted from paper, resembling a whimsical paper duck. The body is shaped like a handprint with googly eyes, an orange beak, and small feet.
  • Viola, you have the cutest little paper duck craft.
    A bright paper duck crafted in vivid yellow with googly eyes and an open beak, shaped using a handprint design. Colorful markers and cloud and grass cutouts surround the duck on a light background.

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