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!
Welcome Home Keepsake
When I first started brainstorming this particular deployment kids craft 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 patriotic craft 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 Instagram for easy tagging! #gluedtomycrafts
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Looking for the perfect way to welcome home a loved one? Try this special keepsake – a handprint memento that will forever remind them of love and support from afar!
Craft Supplies:
- Welcome Home Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Washable Craft Paint
- Large Foam Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- Baby Wipes
- Sharpie Markers
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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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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Handprint Welcome Home Keepsake
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