Keepsake printable ideas are pretty popular on Glued To My Crafts {especially this time of year!} so I recently decided to come up with a fun and new “Santa paws themed” one that is perfect for the upcoming holiday season!

Today’s Woofing You A Merry Christmas Keepsake Printable post, is perfect to mark the occasion AND have a sweet handmade piece to give to others, to enjoy for years to come!

Make ANYONE in your life a special keepsake that they can treasure forever!!! #gluedtomycrafts

Like most homes, you probably have a printer. So no excuses my friend! I’m pretty sure, you are well on your way to pulling this DIY gift with your child, together today!

In this post, I’ve included a FREE “Woof You A Merry Christmas” printable so all you need to do is print the file, grab some brown craft paint and have your children add their handprint to complete the dog themed craft. It’s so simple to recreate – I promise!!!

So what are you waiting for? Download the file below and get to work on creating this adorable Handprint Christmas Dog Keepsake today. Then place in a beautiful frame or in a scrapbook for a lucky receiver. Whatever you do with it – I hope you enjoy making it with your child!

Happy crafting my friends! #gluedtomycraftsinspiresyou

Handprint Santa Paws Keepsake Materials:

* Free Template Printable {Download HERE}
* White Cardstock
* Color Printer
* Craft Paint {a shade of brown}
* Paper Plate
* Paint Brush
* Baby Wipes

Directions:

* First download and print 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!

Gift giving doesn’t need to come from a fancy store! A playful, handmade gift is the perfect way to deliver heartfelt messages and make the holidays extra special!

Check out our previous Kisses For You – Handprint Keepsake Printable Footprint Christmas Tree on Car – Keepsake Printable and Handprint Snowman Poem posts for more DIY gift ideas!!! #gluedtomycrafts