Really Cute Kid’s Handprint Crafts
May 18th, 2008 | By KendraI absolutely love decorating my home with stuff that represents my family; photos, little knick knacks (Willow Tree in particular!), and my favorites: hand print crafts that my kids have made. Here are some crafts that I’ve done as gifts to grandparents. I liked them so much that I even made a couple to keep for myself!
Framed Hand Print Flower
I just bought a cheap matted frame at Walmart for like $3, and put this cute little painting in it.
Plate With Hand Prints
You can find a plain, white plate really cheap, like at the dollar store. I got a whole set of these from a yard sale for next to nothing. You can bake these at 400* for about 10 min. to set the paint. Use acrylic paint, and seal with a Clear Gloss Acrylic Sealer. I do about 6 coats of this sealant.
“I Love Pappy” Wall Plaque
I used a pre-cut, thin wood plaque, thin metal wire, and raffia for the bow. I prefer using acrylic paint, and a Clear Gloss Acrylic Sealer. Drill small holes near the top for the wire hanger. Twist the wire around a pencil to make it curl, push it through the holes and secure.
Hope this inspires you to capture your child’s hand print in some way while it’s still small! Do you have a favorite hand print craft, or gift idea to share? I’d love to hear what others are doing!
Says:
Ooh, I love the flower print! I bet I could get all three of mine’s handprints in the same frame.
Great idea!
May 19th, 2008 at 1:05 amSays:
I just love those ideas. My little ones ond I are going to have so much fun making them.
May 19th, 2008 at 9:15 amSays:
I LOVE the ideas!! These would make great Father’s Day gifts! Thanks for the inspiration.
~Kristy @ Homemaker’s Cottage
May 19th, 2008 at 4:28 pmSays:
I love handprints! Thank you!
May 20th, 2008 at 8:35 amSays:
Cute ideas. I’ve seen artistic people go even farther with handprint art. I couldn’t find the artist that I wanted to show you-her work is very elaborate with handprints (the one I remember most was a treehouse picture made from a handprint). I did find a cute idea page that had a couple of other handprint ideas. It’s at : http://www.kideas.com/show/90
May 20th, 2008 at 3:59 pmI really liked their zebra! Thanks for sharing all your tips and ideas!
Says:
Love the flower print! Really cute idea!
May 20th, 2008 at 5:12 pm