Handprint painting is one gift that dad will treasure forever after you give it to him this Father’s Day. I have a quick and easy idea to get toddlers, babies, and even older kids involved in creating a fun gift this year. Dad is sure to love the results! This one was originally posted over at Crafts Unleashed where I am a paid contributor, however, I am posting it here in case you missed it.
Supplies needed for this handprint painting:
- Autograph Mat
- Picture Frame
- Craft Paint (three colors)
- Paint Brush
- Photograph
- Gift Tag (print our version here)
- Cardstock
- Scissors
- Decorative Tape
Instructions:
Start with an autograph mat that is made for the picture frame you have chosen. These types of mats have plenty of room to add your handprints. You can pick and choose the colors for your mat based on your gift recipient. Then start that handprint painting! My tip is to use a paint brush to paint the little one’s hand them help them add it to the picture frame mat. Older kids of course will need less help. You will also want to protect your work surface to avoid accidents.
Allow the mat to dry completely. In the meantime, you can print our gift tag if you wish. We printed our version on white card stock. Cut it out with scissors. Once the mat has dried, add the mat to a frame along with a fun picture of the little one who helped with the project.
Tape the gift tag to the completed frame with a bit of decorative tape or you can even wrap it up and tie on the gift tag.
This will let dad know that he is the best hands down!
Dad will love this special gift and being able to look at year after year to remember just how small those hands really were. Handprint painting like this is one of my favorite gifts for parents!
Grab your supplies and get started on this fun Father’s Day gift idea today. It will look great hanging up in your home or in dad’s office.
This is so doggoned cute Angie,you come up with the best ideas. Makes me wish we still had little grandkids.
I made 2 different jars and a wreath for grand daughter from graduation gifts you shared recently. But now daughter says that’s too much junky stuff all over house. Told her it was for Tiernan for her room and she told me Tiernan doesn’ t want my crap either, she hasn’t even gotten to see it yet. She doesn’t want any of my crafts in her house she said. Seems I can’t do anything right according to her. But I tried and had such a good time making them for her. Sure hope your kids treat you better.
Did you have wonderful Mother’s Day yesterday?
I did have a great Mother’s Day Jane! Hope you had a great one too! Keep creating no matter what!