It’s hard to believe but we have been living in Florida for SIX months now!

To mark the special occasion and start my “collection” of Florida decor for our military memory wall in the house, recently I made this Footprints in the Sand Keepsake with my son and I just had to share the idea with you all!!!

It’s the perfect way to celebrate “beach” life {wherever you live!} and I hope you are inspired to make one with your child today! Happy crafting my friends!!!

Supplies:

* Large Canvas
* Blue/Brown/Ivory Craft Paint
* Paint Brushes
* Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
* Scrapbook Stickers

Directions:

* First you want to paint the base of your beach scene on the canvas. Paint some sand, the water, sun etc. Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Once you are ready for the footprints, squirt some “ivory” colored paint on a paper plate. One by one, paint the bottom of your child’s foot completely and press it on the canvas where you like. Remove excess paint off their feet with the baby wipes.
* To finish off the Footprints in the Sand Canvas – add other embellishments you see fit {like drawing in more sand/water/a palm tree} and add scrapbook letter stickers to really tie it all together. I did “Tampa 2017” since that is currently where we live and the year but you are more than welcome to do whatever you like!
* Then display proudly!!!

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Remember this idea is also perfect to include the WHOLE FAMILY in! Get a really BIG canvas and then add EVERYONE’S footprints in the “sand.” This could be a great way to mark a special vacation or dreams for the year!