This easy craft project is perfect for kids! They’ll love making a handprint pig keepsake that the lucky receiver can cherish forever.
Hogs & Kisses Pig Keepsake
If you have a color printer in your home – you are well on your way to making this DIY come to life and creating a great one-of-a-kind keepsake that anyone can treasure for years to come {plus the finished piece fits nicely in a scrapbook too!}
In this post, I’ve included a FREE printable template below, so all you need to do is print the file, grab some pink craft paint and have your children add their handprints to complete the pig craft. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!
So what are you waiting for? Go grab the freebie file below and get to work on creating this adorable Handprint Valentine’s Day Pig. Then place in a beautiful frame or in a scrapbook for the lucky receiver to enjoy on Valentine’s Day.
Happy crafting and making some awesome keepsake pieces with your child today! #gluedtomycrafts
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This hogs & kisses keepsake is super easy to make within minutes and it’s relatively inexpensive too!
You can also add materials to reflect personality and style, while still keeping the price on the cheap! We are talking CENTS to pull this PIG themed craft together today!
Craft Supplies:
- Hogs and Kisses Printable
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Washable, Pink Craft Paint
- Small Paper Plate
- Foam Paint Brush
- Baby Wipes
- optional materials – loose craft glitter and small scrapbook stickers
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Directions:
- First print out the free template printable on white cardstock paper.
- Squirt some paint on a paper plate.
- Paint one your child’s left hand and press it on the printable, next to the pig’s head. Once done, set aside to let it dry completely.
- Once dry, take the black sharpie marker and draw on “hooves” along the fingertips. At this point in time you can also color in the pig’s head with a crayon and/or pink marker.
- If desired, add other embellishments you see fit {like glitter and scrapbook stickers!}
- Then display/gift away your handprint pig keepsake proudly!
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ANOTHER CRAFTY IDEA WITH A PINK PIG THEME!
You can also skip our printable and go with a footprint little piggies design instead!
BUT WAIT! DON’T LET THE FUN STOP HERE!
Love this “handprint pig” valentine gift idea? We also have a Handprint Valentine’s Day Poem Printable that follows the same steps as above. You should check it out as well today!
Handprint Pig Keepsake
- White Cardstock Paper
- VALENTINE'S DAY PRINTABLE - LANDING PAGE
- Pink Washable Craft Paint
- Black Sharpie Paint Pens
- Embellishments
Instructions
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
- Squirt some pink craft paint on a paper plate.
- Paint one your child’s left hand and press it on the printable, next to the pig's head. Once done, set aside to let it dry completely.
- Once dry, take the black sharpie marker and draw on "hooves" along the fingertips. At this point in time you can also color in the pig's head with a crayon and/or pink marker.
- If desired, add other embellishments you see fit {like glitter and scrapbook stickers!}
- Then display/gift away proudly!
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