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

Woofing You A Merry Christmas – Santa Paws Keepsake

Like most homes, you probably have a printer that you have access too . So on that note – there are no excuses my friend to recreating this Handprint Christmas dog keepsake idea! I’m pretty sure, you are have ALL the working pieces to pull 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 painted handprint to complete the dog themed craft. It’s so simple to recreate this handprint dog print – I promise!!!

So what are you waiting for? Grab the FREE 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! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s beautiful handprint holiday dog keepsake on our Facebook page for us to admire! #gluedtomycraftsinspiresyou

RELATED CHRISTMAS POSTS ON GLUED TO MY CRAFTS: Felt Handprint Christmas Trees and Popsicle Stick Holiday Dogs In Sweaters

Santa Paws Keepsake Craft Materials:

* Free Christmas Dog Template Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
* White Cardstock Paper
* Color Printer
* Washable Craft Paint {a shade of brown}
* Small Paper Plate
* Foam Paint Brush
* Baby Wipes

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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

PAIR YOUR HANDPRINT CHRISTMAS DOG KEEPSAKE WITH —> Popsicle Stick Reindeer – Kid Craft Idea

Woofing You A Merry Christmas - Santa Paws Keepsake

Print This Tutorial

Our Woofing You A Merry Christmas Keepsake Printable is perfect to mark the occasion & have a handmade piece to give to others to enjoy for years to come!

Supplies:

• Free Christmas Dog Template Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
• White Cardstock Paper
• Color Printer
• Washable Craft Paint {a shade of brown}
• Small Paper Plate
• Foam Paint Brush
• Baby Wipes

Instructions:

• 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

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, 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! #gluedtomycrafts