Q of course is going to be one the tricky Handprint Alphabet crafts… not many things start with Q, let alone an animal. In German we would have had Qualle (Jellyfish), but that is German, so no good for this alphabet series. There is a Quokka (an Australia marsupial) and then a host of random Q named animals, but Quail I can live with – especially since it is quite a distinct bird:
So Quail it was. Red Ted was definitely up for it!
What do you think? Not to bad eh?
To make your Quail, paint most of your hand a grey/ brown (we mixed our own colours again, red, blue, yellow and white). And then a top corner in light blue. Once you have done your print add a blog for the head.
We added the quirky little black feather on top of the head at the end, some feet, some detail on the tummy and of course some quail eggs in a nest!
These are “older” birds, as they have bigger eyes. Red Ted decided that they were flying, so added some clouds and blue sky. Then decided to write the word QUAIL (aged 4.5yrs). Yay.
Pip Squeak did have ago. We did her handprints… but she wasn’t that interested in finishing them. So maybe we will add them at a later point!
The rest of the handprint art series:
Handprint Art A, Handprint Art B, Handprint Art C, Handprint Art D, Handprint Art F , Handprint Art G, Handprint H, Handprint Art I, Handprint Art J, Handprint Art K, Handprint Art L, Handprint Art M, Handprint Art N, Handprint Art O, Handprint Art P
Maxine of the Magic Belles says
August 4, 2012 at 6:46 amHa! Unexpected and absolutely BRILLIANT! We love it! :-)) x
Red Ted Art says
August 4, 2012 at 6:56 amYes, Q is a tricky one… what animals to people normally go for?!
amber says
August 4, 2012 at 7:14 amLove his handprint quail. Just had to pin it turned out so cute!
Red Ted Art says
August 4, 2012 at 7:22 amAawee thanks for the pin! Appreciated!!
Sian says
August 4, 2012 at 7:47 amI think this is my favourite now – Impala in a close second place!
Red Ted Art says
August 4, 2012 at 7:50 amSian, you regular visits and comments make me **HAPPY** esp when loose a bit of Handprint mojo… onwards and upwards 🙂
Bethany @ No Twiddle Twaddle says
August 5, 2012 at 11:40 amI think every time I come on your blog, I think I NEED to try that. I love your hand print crafts. : )
Red Ted Art says
August 5, 2012 at 2:57 pmAwe thank you 🙂
Turkey Mom says
August 8, 2012 at 5:22 pmAll your hand print animals are very cute and creative. I really want to make a hand print bear. Do you have any ideas?
Red Ted Art says
August 8, 2012 at 6:26 pmHello – there is a cute bear handprint here: http://funhandprintart.blogspot.co.uk/2010/02/handprint-polar-bear.html just do it in brown?
Pinkoddy says
August 9, 2012 at 5:02 pmThat is another great handprint. I need to start thinking about Q for when I get some time again.
Red Ted Art says
August 9, 2012 at 5:17 pmAaah I do hope you find a little time again soon. Your Alphabet posts are fabulous! I understand how busy things get though!!
The fairy and the frog says
August 10, 2012 at 12:51 pmSooo sweet, think this is prob my fav from this series (so far!)
Red Ted Art says
August 10, 2012 at 1:11 pmYay! 🙂