Handmade gifts aren’t just heartfelt—they’re also incredibly meaningful and personal.
This Handprint Dog Keepsake is the perfect holiday gift for grandparents, family friends, or caretakers. Not only does it capture the joyful essence of the holiday season, but it also freezes a moment of childhood innocence in time, making it priceless.
You can frame it, laminate it, or slide it into a decorative envelope for an even more special presentation.
So on that note, this holiday season clear some time for a relaxed, creative activity that everyone can enjoy. Gather your paint, paper, and holiday cheer, and start crafting your way into the Christmas spirit!
Craft Supplies:
Here’s a quick list of the materials you’ll need to make your festive dog handprint keepsake a success:
- Christmas Dog Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Washable Craft Paint {a shade of brown}
- Small Paper Plate
- Foam Paint Brush
- Baby Wipes
Directions:
- First print out the free Christmas dog template printable {in color} on some plain white cardstock. You will need ONE printable per craft.
- Squirt some brown craft paint on a paper plate.
- Ask your child to pick which hand they will use for the DIY. My suggestion is to lay the hand on the printable {unpainted} and decide before adding paint.
- Now paint your child’s hand completely with the craft paint & press in the center of the printable to make the BODY OF THE DOG. Clean off excess paint from the hand with baby wipes and finally with soap & water at the sink.
- Set aside your keepsake to let it dry completely.
- If desired, add other embellishments you see fit to your Christmas Dog Themed Keepsake piece. Then display/gift proudly!
- Don’t forget to share pictures of your completed creations! #gluedtomycrafts
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Now it’s time to grab your supplies, wrangle your little “pup” and get crafting! Fingers crossed (or should we say paws?) for a beautiful Christmas masterpiece.
Be sure to also check out our previous Kisses For You, Footprint Christmas Tree and Handprint Snowman Poem craft posts for more DIY gift ideas!!! All three of which would pair nicely with today’s handprint dog keepsake idea!
