Ice Cream Handprint Canvas
Welcome to today’s Handprint Ice Cream Keepsake tutorial! I’m so stinkin’ excited you landed on our website today! You are in for a real treat my friends!
Although it may be CRAZY to be thinking about summer at the moment {it’s been raining/snowing in Wyoming these past few days} I’m still loving the summer themed kid craft I’m sharing with you all today! PLUS it’s never too early to start thinking about ice cream – am I right?
So without further ado – today I present to you our ice cream scoop handprint keepsake idea. Like always, this DIY gift idea is super easy to make within minutes and it’s relatively inexpensive too. All you need are some large canvases, bright colored craft paint and a little creativity to create some one-of-a-kind ice cream pieces with your child, that can be treasured for years to come!
No need to scream or shout – just grab those craft supplies & get started on crafting up these adorable ice cream cone keepsakes up today! Then display proudly in your home or gift to a lucky receiver {maybe even save them for a Father’s Day gift!} Whatever you do with it – I hope you enjoy making it with your child! Happy crafting, my friends!
PAIR THIS KEEPSAKE WITH —> Cupcake Liner Ice Cream
Looking for a fun and easy craft idea to keep the kids busy? Look no further than this handprint ice cream keepsake canvas!
Craft Supplies:
- Large Blank Canvas
- Craft Paint {pick a theme, a favorite color etc.!}
- Small Paper Plate
- Paint Brushes
- Baby Wipes
Directions:
- First squirt your various shades of craft paint on a paper plate.
- Depending on the look you like, you can either free-style the ice cream cone OR use your child’s footprint as the cone. Regardless of what direction you take, the cone is a great starting point.
- Next paint your child’s hand and press it down on the canvas {near the ice cream cone} to give the look of ice cream.
- Repeat for how many layers you want/the look you like.
- Use baby wipes to remove excess paint from your child’s hands {with a quick trip to the sink as well!}
- If desired, add other embellishments you see fit {like a cherry on top, sprinkles or even a fun dot pattern around the canvas}
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Then display your finished handprint ice cream canvas and/or gift it away proudly!
PAIR YOUR CANVAS WITH —> Paint Splat Ice Cream Cones
If you are looking for even MORE great stuff from Glued To My Crafts, similar to today’s handprint ice cream keepsake canvas, be sure to check out these fun blog posts below!
- Footprint Sharks Keepsake
- Daddy’s Grilling Partner Gift
- Wood Slice Heart Keepsake
- Sunshine Keepsake Printable
- Footprint Monster Truck
- Unicorn Ice Cream Cone
- Handprint Joy Keepsake
- Kisses For Daddy Card
- Popsicle Stick Ice Cream
Handprint Ice Cream Keepsake Canvas
Instructions
- First squirt your various shades of craft paint on a paper plate.
- Depending on the look you like, you can either free-style the ice cream cone OR use your child's footprint as the cone. Regardless of what direction you take, the cone is a great starting point.
- Next paint your child's hand and press it down on the canvas {near the ice cream cone} to give the look of ice cream.
- Repeat for how many layers you want/the look you like.
- Use baby wipes to remove excess paint from your child's hands {with a quick trip to the sink as well!}
- If desired, add other embellishments you see fit {like a cherry on top, sprinkles or even a fun dot pattern around the canvas}
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Then display your finished handprint ice cream canvas and/or gift it away proudly!
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