Does your child love the ocean? Do they have an extreme love for the beach? If so, make a one-of-a-kind {and colorful} Footprint Mermaid keepsake with your child today!

All you need is a large canvas {or in our case – some thick watercolor paper) a little craft paint and of course, a sweet little foot to freeze in time with this DIY idea!

It’s a cinch – I promise! No fancy art skills or degrees required and it makes for an awesome inexpensive keepsake to gift on Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or even for “just because” this upcoming summer season!

So what are you waiting for?! Grab those craft supplies, check out our full tutorial below and get ready to make an EPIC mermaid keepsake print from your child’s footprint today!!! I’m sure it’s going to turn out “mer-tastic!”

Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures with us on our Facebook page or in our group! I can’t wait to see how your child’s beautiful painted mermaid keepsake turns out! #gluedtomycrafts

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Mermaid Keepsake Craft Supplies:

* Thick White Watercolor Paper or Large White Canvas
* Various Colors of Craft Paint {we used turquoise, tan and red}
* Paint Brushes
* Baby Wipes
* School Glue
* Small Rhinestones

Directions:

* First you will want to paint the footprint for the body and tail of the mermaid. Simply paint your child’s foot and press it in the center of a single sheet of white cardstock.
* Clean your child’s foot with a baby wipe and a quick trip to the tub.
* Next take a small paint brush and paint on the remainder of the mermaid’s body, head and hair coming from the footprint.
* Be sure to paint on any other embellishments you would like at this point in time {like drawing on a face so see can see!}
* Once done, set aside to let it all dry completely.
* To finish off your beautiful Footprint Mermaid, glue on some small rhinestones all over the “mermaid tail” to give it a one-of-a-kind embellished look.
* Then display and/or gift away proudly!

Love this mermaid keepsake idea? Be sure to also check out our Footprint Bee Mine Valentine’s Day Card, Free Keepsake Printable – You Are My Sunshine and Love You To The Core – Footprint Apple Keepsake Idea posts for even more crafty inspiration!!!