{"id":8235,"date":"2022-06-13T10:01:53","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T10:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bakerross.co.uk\/blog\/2022\/06\/13\/handprint-butterfly\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:12:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:12:50","slug":"handprint-butterfly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bakerross.co.uk\/craft-ideas\/kids\/handprint-butterfly\/","title":{"rendered":"Handprint Butterfly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Using your handprint as a template, create this fun and unique Handprint Butterfly card that is perfect for any occasion! This delightful craft uses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakerross.co.uk\/art-supplies\/paper-and-card\/paper-and-card-packs\">card<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakerross.co.uk\/craft-supplies\/craft-essentials\/jewels-and-gems\">gems<\/a> and allows children to express their creativity while capturing a personal touch through their handprints.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Using your handprint as a template, create this fun and unique Handprint Butterfly card that is perfect for any occasion! 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