I really hope you don’t wait “till the night before Christmas” to take advantage of our FREE Footprint Mouse Keepsake Idea!!!
Perfect to pair with the holiday classic story!
This easy Christmas kids craft is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. It’s simple to make and lots of fun! All you need is some paint, a piece of paper, and your child’s footprint!
It’s ANOTHER Christmas Keepsake Printable that I just know you are going to want to recreate this holiday season!!!
Our DIY footprint mouse tutorial is the PERFECT excuse to get messy with the kids this Christmas season AND make an adorable crafty piece for family members {and yourself} to enjoy for years to come!
Inspired by the beloved “Twas The Night Before Christmas” story, I’ve created a printable template, so all you need to do is print the file, grab some gray craft paint and have your children add their footprint to complete the “Christmas mouse” themed craft. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!
So what are you waiting for? Grab the provided freebie file below and get to work on creating a one-of-a kind Footprint Christmas Mouse piece today. Then place your masterpiece 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 and don’t forget to share your pictures of your footprint mouse keepsake with Glued To My Crafts on our various social media sites!! Come find us on Facebook or Instagram to share with ease! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR CHRISTMAS KEEPSAKE CRAFT WITH —> Potato Stamped Mouse Card
This easy kids craft is perfect for Christmas. All you need is a piece of paper, some paint, and your child’s footprints. They will love seeing their mouse come to life on the page. This is a great way to keep them busy and entertained during the holidays.
Craft Supplies:
* Free Christmas Mouse Keepsake Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
* White Cardstock Paper
* Color Printer
* Washable Gray Craft Paint
* Pink Craft Paint
* Paint Brushes {one large and one small}
* Small Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
* Wiggle Eyes – two per Christmas mouse keepsake
* Adhesive or Glue Stick
optional materials – embellishments like glitter, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
* First download the “Twas The Night Before” printable.
* Print it out, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper.
* Grab your gray craft paint. Squirt it on the paper plate.
* Dip the paint brush in the paint.
* Pick a foot. Any foot will do!
* Paint your child’s foot completely gray and press it in the center of the printable.
* Remove excess paint off their feet with baby wipes and soap/water.
* Now grab some gray and pink craft paint. Paint on embellishments to turn the footprint into a mouse {like ears, a tail etc.}
* Next glue on the wiggle eyes so your mouse can see.
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as having children sign the bottom.
* Then display/gift away your footprint mouse art piece proudly!
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You’ll have to check out our Footprint Christmas Tree on a Car printable post as well!!! This is a holiday favorite on Glued To My Crafts!!!
