This handprint craft will provide many hours of fun, while gifting your loved ones with a special piece that they can treasure forever!
Not only do these personalized jewelry plates make beautiful gifts, but they are also easy to make and the end result looks like something from a professional store.
And let’s not forget its sentimental value ― those sweet little handprints or footprints on the plate make it an invaluable possession for any mom, grandma or special family member in your child’s life!
Handprint Jewelry Dish For Mother’s Day
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 website 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!
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There is no need to pull out your hair! I’m sharing an adorable Handprint Plate Keepsake idea that is sure to bring a smile to the receiver!
Craft Supplies:
- Terra Cotta Planter Plate
- Various Craft Paints
- 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.
- Remove excess paint from their hand with a few baby wipes and a trip to the sink.
- Now we are heading towards the last few steps. Grab your remaining paint colors and paint on some embellishments to really personalize it. {see the above examples}
- Once done decorating the plate, set it aside to let it dry completely.
- To seal in the paint and really protect the piece for years, put a good, thick layer of Mod Podge ALL over the painted plate.
- Then set that aside again to let it dry completely.
- Then gift away to the lucky receiver!
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If you are looking for even MORE handprint craft ideas – be sure to check out these fun blog posts listed below {several of which can be easily turned into gifts!}
- Wood Slice Heart Keepsake
- Warm Heart Handprint Craft
- Kisses For You Keepsake
- Terra Cotta Pot Easter Friends
- Mother’s Day Handprint Poem
- Love You BEARY Much Keepsake
- Cupcake Liner Muffin Card
- Terra Cotta Pot Snowman
