{"id":5506,"date":"2020-10-19T03:24:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T03:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bakerross.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/10\/19\/diwali-elephant-handprint-card\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T16:15:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T16:15:18","slug":"diwali-elephant-handprint-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bakerross.co.uk\/craft-ideas\/kids\/diwali-elephant-handprint-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Diwali Elephant Handprint Card"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Decorate your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakerross.co.uk\/art-supplies\/paint\">painted<\/a> handprint to create a charming elephant card, perfect for wishing your friends and family a Happy Diwali. This personalised card is adorned with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakerross.co.uk\/craft-supplies\/craft-essentials\/letters-and-numbers\">lettering<\/a> and adds a special touch to your greetings, blending creativity with festive cheer to celebrate the festival of lights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Decorate your own painted handprint to create a charming elephant card, perfect for wishing your friends and family a Happy Diwali. 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