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!
Handprint Welcome Home Keepsake For Kids To Make
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!
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 print the freebie file, 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 {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
* White Cardstock Paper
* Color Printer
* Washable Craft Paint {any color you like!}
* Large Foam Paint Brush
* Small Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
* Sharpie Markers
optional – embellishments like glitter, star stickers, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
* First grab 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!
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Handprint Welcome Home Keepsake
Supplies:
- Free Welcome Home Keepsake Template Printable
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Washable Craft Paint {any color you like!}
- Large Foam Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- Baby Wipes
- Sharpie Markers
- optional - embellishments like glitter, star stickers, rhinestones etc.
Instructions:
- First grab 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?
Then be sure to check out our Thumbprint Dandelion {the dandelion represents military kids} and Mail A Hug craft posts! Both of which are super easy and can be done with a crowd as well!
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