Decorative Handprint Plate – Mother’s Day Keepsake

Hi my crafty friends! Mother’s Day is literally right around the corner!

With that being said – I’m sure simple and inexpensive gift ideas for mothers, grandmas or even special ladies in your life, are probably on everyone’s minds right now.

Well – there is no need to pull out your hair or go crazy looking for a special gift. Today I’m sharing an adorable Decorative Handprint Plate Keepsake idea that is sure to bring a smile to the lucky receiver!

If you have been a follower of my blog for awhile now, you now know that I absolutely LOVE involving my son in our daily crafty adventures.

The whole point behind my blog is for you to do the same. And with today’s post, I want YOU to make a gift even more special by getting your children involved in the making.

Now what could be cuter than a sweet handprint keepsake that can be treasured FOREVER!? With just some paint, an inexpensive terra-cotta planter plate and a little imagination – you too can pull together this “beyond the traditional” gift idea!

Our finished piece is currently being used in my bathroom to hold my various jewelry pieces. This Handprint Terra Cotta Plate can also hold keys, spare change or even just be displayed as is. Whatever you or the lucky recipient chooses, I’m sure there will love in it!

Now keep scrolling for the full tutorial! Happy crafting {and gifting} my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished jewelry dish handprint plate creations with us on Facebook or tag us on Instagram to see! I can’t wait to see what colors you choose to make it happen! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR JEWELRY DISH WITH —> DIY Unicorn Jewelry Gift Boxes For Valentine’s Day

Handprint Jewelry Dish Craft Supplies:

* Terra Cotta Planter Plate {found in most craft stores or in the garden section/comes in various sizes}
* Various Craft Paint {the more color the better!}
* Mod Podge
* Paint Brushes
* Baby Wipes

Directions:

* First figure out where you want your handprint on the plate. A good tip is to buy a big enough planter plate so your child’s hand fits perfectly in the center {probably bring them along with you on your shopping trip, so you get the perfect one!}
* Before you make our child’s handprint on the plate, be sure to do a few test runs on some plain paper. This way your child knows exactly what to do with their hand [this is especially good since this is a one-shot type project!]
* Once you got the details down, paint your child’s hand and press in on the plate to make the handprint.
* Then with some other paint colors, paint on some embellishments to really personalize it. {see the above example} Once done, set it aside to let it dry completely.
* To seal in the paint and really protect it, put a good layer of Mod Podge ALL over the plate. Then set that aside again to let it dry completely.
* Then gift away!

If you are looking for even MORE handprint craft ideas – be sure to check out these fun blog posts. {several of which can be easily turned into gifts!} And if you do decide to make any of our craft projects – please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts, so we can see our inspiration come to life!

Little Forever – Handprint Wood Slice Heart Keepsake Printable
Cold Hands, Warm Heart Handprint Craft
Kisses For You Keepsake Printable
Mother’s Day Handprint Poem Printable
Love You BEARY Much Keepsake Printable