Handprint Birthday Keepsake To Make On Their Big Day!

In honor of my son’s upcoming sixth birthday {seriously – where did the time go?} I recently pulled together this Handprint Birthday Keepsake printable and I thought I would share it with all my AWESOME readers on Glued To My Crafts!

Whether you use it to mark a special birthday occasion OR you use it for a “just because” moment, I hope it comes in handy for you!

It’s super simple to pull together {even for the non-crafty parent} so I hope you download the FREE printable below and make sweet memories with it! Remember – this is also perfect to gift away to grandparents and friends far away!!!

So don’t delay – find all the simple directions and free file blow! Happy crafting my dear friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your birthday inspired handprint keepsake on our Facebook page to admire. You have no idea how much it makes my heart skip a beat, when I see the inspiration come to life in your home! Plus I wanna see how stinkin’ adorable it turns out. Don’t be shy – come share with us!

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Birthday Keepsake Craft Supplies:

* Free BLANK Birthday Template Printable {download HERE}
* White Cardstock
* Color Printer
* Washable Craft Paint {we used orange but you can use ANY color}
* Foam Paint Brush
* Scrapbook Number Stickers
* Small Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
* Sharpie Marker
optional – embellishments like glitter, rhinestones etc.

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Directions:

* First download the Birthday Printable.
* Print in color on white cardstock {or on any color cardstock you like!}
* Grab your craft paint and squirt a small amount on your paper plate.
* Paint the palm of your child’s hand completely and then press it down, in the center of the printable.
* Lift up their hand gently to reveal the painted handprint on the paper.
* Use a baby wipe {and a quick trip to the sink} to remove the remaining craft paint on their hand.
* Now set aside your handprint keepsake to let it dry completely.
* Then add other embellishments to give your Birthday Keepsake piece a personalized look {like a number sticker in the palm of the handprint} as well as having children sign the bottom with their name.
* Then display, store or gift it away proudly!
* Don’t forget to snap a few pictures to share with us afterwards as well!

But wait – there’s more thing to see!

If you don’t have a printer at home, please don’t feel discouraged. Nope! You will not be left out my dear friends!

If you love this handprint craft idea and happen to have a blank canvas in your craft stash right now, you can still make a memorable birthday keepsake with your child and have a beautiful piece to treasure for years to come!

Take for example this “handprint birthday cake” canvas I made with my son back in 2015 {pictured above.} He just so happened to be turning four that year, so we did FOUR painted finger candles for the cake. You however can do all five fingers or three…etc. The choice is yours to run with! Hopefully my quick picture sparks something for you as well!

BTW – You can also use the “fingers” of the hands for a unique birthday card as well! You draw on the candles, right above each finger design. See the image below for an example of that!

At Glued To My Crafts, we hope to WOW you with our darling “handprint” kid craft tutorials and ideas. We’re FULL of surprises and have unique takes on the classic handprint on paper, that you probably have never seen before online!

So before you leave, come check out our popular Oh, The Places You’ll Go – Handprint Keepsake, Some “Bunny” Loves You – Easter Keepsake and Paper FRI-YAY Handprint French Fries Keepsake posts! All three are super fun and sure to impress the crafty fingers that recreate them!