Today’s “Handprint Welcome Home Keepsake” idea is PERFECT for kids to make as a sign they hold at the airport and/or something you just display in your home for instant decor.

Keep scrolling for the full how-to and score the free provided printable as well!

When I first started brainstorming this particular post, I instantly thought of my fellow military families who might want to do something special to mark the occasion on homecoming day.

Whether you want to use today’s tutorial as a special sign your child holds at the airport or as a small gift they hand to someone special you are welcoming home, I really do hope you love my vision on this one!

In the past we have created {and shared} a quick painted welcome home sign tutorial on Glued To My Crafts.

Yes – it was super easy to make BUT speaking from my own personal experience, sometimes you just don’t have a lot of time or just too many things on your plate that you might not have time to DIY a sign. But guess what?! That’s totally ok! That’s why you are here on our website right now and I’m going to save the day! ;-)

So although I hope you love and want to recreate our previous post that I mentioned above, I “think” you are going to love today’s fresh welcome home craft idea even more because it’s just a matter of downloading, printing and adding a painted handprint in the center from your child. That’s it! Easy peasy steps and you will probably be able to pull it together within minutes. Hello less stress!

If you want to recreate this paper “welcome home” keepsake with your child today {whether you are a military family or not} you can find ALL the details and free file below. I really do hope it comes in handy for you and that you love the end result! And although I’m pushing this as a deployment welcome home craft idea – remember, it’s also great as a simple decor piece you make for your home, for any day of the year. Just download, print, add the handprint and place in a basic 8×10″ frame for instant decor!  Feel free to run with this idea and make it amazing to fit what YOU want/or need!

Anyways – I’ll let you get to it! Happy crafting my dear friends and please don’t forget to snap few pictures of your finished paper pieces so I can see them in action. It seriously makes my day to hear {and see} from my awesome readers! You can find me on Facebook and/or Instagram! #gluedtomycrafts

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Welcome Home Keepsake Craft Supplies:

* Free Welcome Home Keepsake Template Printable {download HERE}
* White Cardstock
* Color Printer
* Craft Paint {any color you like!}
* Foam Paint Brush
* Small Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
* Sharpie Markers
optional – embellishments like glitter, star stickers, rhinestones etc.

Directions:

* First download the welcome home keepsake printable listed above in the supply list.
* Now print out the provided welcome home file on a single sheet of white cardstock. You only need ONE print per craft.
* Next grab your choice of color in craft paint, as well as your foam paint brush and paper plate.
* Squirt the craft paint on the paper plate.
* Pick one of your child’s hands {left or right – doesn’t matter!}
* Paint the palm and fingers of your child’s hand completely and press it down in the center of the printable, between the THREE numbers. This will complete the 2020 look.
* Now carefully lift up your child’s hand from the printable and clean off the excess paint with a baby wipe & a quick trip to the sink.
* Add other embellishments to give your deployment themed keepsake piece a personalized look.
* Don’t forget to have your child fill in the blank spot with their name and age!
* Then display/gift away proudly your child’s beautiful handprint keepsake piece!

Calling all my crafty friends! Are you looking for even more creative craft ideas for kids who are experiencing a deployment? Check out our Thumbprint Dandelion {the dandelion represents military kids} and Mail A Hug posts! Both of which are super easy and can be done with a crowd as well!

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