Handprint Fireplace Keepsake For Christmas
Get a HEAD START on those Christmas themed crafts by checking out today’s Handprint Christmas Fireplace craft post!!!
It’s the perfect excuse to get messy with the kids AND make an adorable crafty piece for family members {and yourself} to enjoy for years to come.
In this post, I’ve included a gender-neutral printable template, so all you need to do is print the file, grab some orange paint and have your children add their handprint to complete the Christmas themed craft. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!
So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and access the freebie file below & get to work on creating a one-of-a kind Handprint Fireplace Keepsake piece today.
Then place finished pieces in a beautiful frame or in a scrapbook to enjoy for years to come. Whatever you do with it – I hope you enjoy making it with your child!
Happy crafting this upcoming holiday season, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s handprint fireplace keepsake with us on our Facebook page. I can’t wait to see them! #gluedtomycrafts
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Fireplace Craft Supplies:
* Free Christmas Fireplace Template Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
* White Cardstock Paper
* Color Printer
* Washable Orange Craft Paint
* Large, Foam Paint Brush
* Small Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
* Brown Cardstock Paper
* Basic Craft Scissors
* Glue Stick or School Glue
optional materials – embellishments like glitter, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
* First print the Handprint Christmas Fireplace printable out, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper.
* Next grab your orange craft paint and paper plate.
* Squirt some craft paint on the paper plate.
* Now pick a hand – any hand!
* Dip the foam paint brush in the orange paint.
* Paint the palm of your child’s hand completely orange.
* Working quickly, press their painted hand on the printable, right inside the fireplace design.
* Carefully lift up their hand to reveal the orange handprint design.
* Use baby wipes to clean off excess paint from their hand {as well as sending them for a quick trip to the sink with soap & water!}
* Now grab the brown cardstock and scissors.
* Cut out TWO simple rectangle pieces for the “logs.”
* Glue those two pieces right under the handprint “flames” to finish the fireplace design.
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as having children sign the back.
* Then display/gift proudly!
PAIR YOUR FINISHED PIECE WITH OUR —> Handprint Holiday Poems For Christmas
If you are looking for even MORE winter themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.
And “if” you decide to make today’s handprint fireplace keepsake craft idea, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!
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Handprint Christmas Fireplace Keepsake
Supplies:
- White Cardstock Paper
- Brown Cardstock Paper
- Orange Washable Craft Paint
Instructions:
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
- Next grab your orange craft paint and paper plate.
- Squirt some craft paint on the paper plate.
- Now pick a hand - any hand!
- Dip the foam paint brush in the orange paint.
- Paint the palm of your child's hand completely orange.
- Working quickly, press their painted hand on the printable, right inside the fireplace design.
- Carefully lift up their hand to reveal the orange handprint design.
- Use baby wipes to clean off excess paint from their hand {as well as sending them for a quick trip to the sink with soap & water!}
- Now grab the brown cardstock and scissors.
- Cut out TWO simple rectangle pieces for the "logs."
- Glue those two pieces right under the handprint "flames" to finish the fireplace design.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as having children sign the back.
- Then display/gift proudly!
