Footprint Lion King of My Heart Keepsake Canvas
The countdown to Father’s Day officially begins and I have another kid friendly craft that is super simple for kids to make for their beloved dad!
I personally LOVE the idea of little ones gifting their family members a handprint and/or footprint keepsake. It’s just a classic gift that anyone and everyone will treasure for years to come.
Every mother, father, grandparent or even close friend, will love the gesture of it and it’s just a great way to freeze a moment in time {cause you know you will miss those sticky handprints on the walls one day!} Best of all – you don’t have to spend a ton of money to create a one-of-a-kind piece and it doesn’t take much time either!
So now let’s get down to the real feature of this post. Today I want to share this simple King of My Heart – Lion Footprint Keepsake that is perfect for children to gift to good ole’ dad, as they honor HIM this upcoming holiday! you could even FRAME it for safe-keeping for years to come.
Find all the simple directions below. Happy crafting {and gifting} my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures with us of your child’s creations! You can find us on Facebook or tag us on Instagram. It’s makes my day to hear from you!! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR FOOTPRINT KEEPSAKE WITH —> Paper & Paint Splat Lions
Craft Supplies:
- Large Blank Canvas or Blank Cardstock Paper
- Washable Craft Paint {in shades of yellow/orange/blue/red}
- Small Paper Plate
- Paint Brushes {large foam brushes and small tips}
- Baby Wipes
- Large Letter Scrapbook Stickers
- Modge Podge
Directions:
- First is the footprint. Squirt some yellow paint on your paper plate and paint the bottom of your child’s foot completely yellow.
- Press the painted foot in the center of your blank canvas or cardstock paper.
- Lift up the foot and wipe off excess paint with a baby wipe.
- Next using the leftover yellow paint, paint a circle {head} above the heel of the footprint, as well as a tail coming from one of the sides.
- Now grab the orange craft paint and paint the lion’s mane around the yellow circle.
- To finish the Lion Footprint Keepsake – draw on a face to give it life and add some scrapbook stickers {King of My Heart} to finish it off.
- Make sure you seal off your canvas with a thin layer of modge podge on top.
- Then let it all dry completely before gifting away to that special someone!
PAIR YOUR FINISHED KEEPSAKE CANVAS CRAFT WITH —> Any Way You Slice It – Best Dad Card
Before you head out to recreate this awesome, LION-TASTIC craft idea with your child, please sure to click on over to our Lil Slugger Keepsake tutorial for another DIY to make as a gift for dad today! Then snap a few pictures of ALL your creations, to share with us on our Facebook page to admire! #gluedtomycrafts
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