Love You To The Core – Footprint Apple Keepsake Idea

Back to school season is officially on our doorsteps! And at Glued To My Crafts, we want YOU to capture those sweet little footprints forever in time, with today’s Love You To The Core – Footprint Apple Keepsake kid craft idea!!!

No need to stress out – this footprint apple art project tutorial for kids is SUPER simple, I promise!!! All you need is some craft paint and a little creativity to get the DIY keepsake decor piece done!!!

Our footprint apple keepsake idea is perfect for just because moments, back to school season or even for instant fall decor!

So what are you waiting for?! Check out the full tutorial below and get ready to have some epic craft time by creating a masterpiece with your little today!!!

Happy crafting, my friends!!! Please don’t forget to share pictures of our child’s apple canvas with us! You can ALWAYS tag us on Facebook or Instagram for easy sharing. We can’t wait to see what you create today! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR LOVE YOU TO THE CORE GIFT WITH —> Apple Stamped “Love You To The Core” Cards

Apple Keepsake Craft Supplies:

* Large Blank Canvas – one per apple craft
* Various Colors of Craft Paint {primarily shades of red/green/brown}
* Paint Brushes
* Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
optional – scrapbook stickers/glitter/rhinestones etc.

Directions:

Between each step – be sure to let the paint dry completely so colors don’t bleed
* First paint one of your child’s feet completely red and press it down on the canvas.
* Remove remaining paint from your child’s foot with a baby wipe.
* Repeat the painting step with the other foot to create an “apple core” shape in the center of the canvas.
* Next paint on the embellishments to turn the footprint into an apple core.
* Add a stem, leaf, seeds in the center etc. to really pull it together.
* To finish off the Footprint Apple Canvas – simply add scrapbook stickers around the painting to say “love you to the core.”
* Add other embellishments you see fit {like rhinestones, glitter etc}
* Then display proudly or gift away!

 

Feeling extra crafty today? Be sure to also check out our Handprint Roundup for more even more keepsake ideas to recreate with your child today!!!