Blast off into creativity with this adorable astronaut photo craft! Perfect for preschool and early elementary kids, this fun activity lets little ones turn themselves into space explorers by combining coloring, cutting, and personalizing their very own astronaut.
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Astronaut Photo Craft
Looking for an out-of-this-world craft that’s both fun and easy to make? This astronaut photo craft is a total hit with kids! With just a few simple supplies, little space explorers can create their very own astronaut using a photo of themselves. It’s a super simple photo keepsake craft that’s perfect for preschoolers, kindergartners, and early elementary kiddos.
This craft is a great fit for space-themed lessons, birthday parties, rainy day fun, or as a sweet keepsake for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or even the first week of school.
Whether at home or in the classroom, kids will love seeing themselves suited up and ready to explore the stars!
Ready to get started? Grab the printable template at the bottom of this post and get crafting! 🚀✨🖍️
Supplies You’ll Need
To make your own adorable astronaut photo craft, here’s what you’ll need:
- Astronaut template – available at the bottom of this post
- White cardstock – for a sturdy finished product. My go-to is Neenah White
- Coloring tools – crayons, markers, acrylic paint pens or colored pencils
- A 4 x 4 inch photo of your child
- Scissors and glue – for cutting and assembling
- Black marker or sharpie – to write the child’s name is big bold letters
Instructions
1. Print the template – Print the astronaut template on white cardstock for best results.
2. Color the template – Use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to color in the astronaut suit, helmet, and name circles.
3. Cut out the astronaut, photo frame, and name circles
Carefully cut along the lines to remove the astronaut, the round photo frame, and each individual letter circle.
4. Use the photo frame to trace the photo – Place the round photo frame on top of a 4 x 4 inch photo of your child’s face. Trace around it, then cut out the circle.
5. Glue the round cut photo into the helmet space – Position the photo inside the helmet and glue it in place so your child’s face is in the center of the helmet.
6. Glue the letters on – Finally, glue the name circles across the astronaut’s chest to personalize your little space explorer!
More Keepsake Photo Crafts
Submarine Photo Craft – Dive into creativity as kids personalize a submarine with their photo, making a splash in any ocean-themed activity.
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Camper Name Craft – Combine adventure and personalization by crafting a camper adorned with your child’s name and photo.
Polaroid Photo Name Craft – Capture memories by placing your child’s photo in a Polaroid-style frame, complete with their name for a nostalgic touch.
Camera Photo Name Craft – Let kids become the focus of this craft by inserting their photo into a camera design, highlighting their name as the star subject.
Father’s Day Astronaut Card – Celebrate Dad with a card featuring your child as an astronaut, making for a stellar keepsake.
Mother’s Day Photo Flower Pots – Brighten Mom’s day with a handcrafted flower pot showcasing your child’s smiling face and name.
Father’s Day Rocket Craft – Launch into fun by creating a rocket ship displaying your child’s photo and name, a perfect gift for Dad.
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I’d love to see how your astronaut photo craft turns out!
Whether you’re making them in the classroom, at home, or during a summer camp activity, be sure to snap a photo and share it.
Tag me on social media (Facebook or Pinterest) or leave a comment below—I’m always so thrilled to see these crafts in action and celebrate your kids’ creativity!
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