Hi my crafty friends! It’s time for another SIMPLE keepsake idea that can be easily framed and turned into a gift on the fly for the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday. This Handprint Hogs & Kisses w/free printable template 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!
Just save, print and add your child’s handprint! #gluedtomycrafts
Handprint “Hogs & Kisses” Pig Keepsake Printable For Kids
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 Valentine themed “hogs and kisses” printable template, 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 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! Don’t forget to share pictures of your handprint pig “hogs and kisses” cards on our Facebook page to admire from afar! We can’t wait to see how awesome it turns out! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR HANDPRINT PIGGIE CRAFT WITH —> Invitation To Play – Wood Pig Pen Craft
Valentine Pig Supplies:
* Free “Hogs and Kisses” Template Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
* 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
ALSO CHECK OUT —> Our Favorite Craft Supplies For Kids To Use In Their Art Projects
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 proudly!
PAIR YOUR HANDPRINTCRAFT WITH —> Handmade Paper Doily Pig Valentines
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 “hogs and kisses” 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! #gluedtomycrafts
Hogs & Kisses - Handprint Pig Keepsake
Supplies:
- White Cardstock Paper
- Pink Washable Craft Paint
- Black Sharpie Marker
- 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!
