Love You To The Moon & Back Handprint Keepsake
It’s another handprint craft tutorial that I’m super excited to hit publish on. With this latest gift idea from me, you and your child can tell someone special how much you really do adore them on a daily basis!
No doubt about it, the words that pop out from this handprint paper keepsake idea are absolutely perfect to say to anyone on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Grandparent’s Day – or whenever the mood strikes. Doesn’t even need to be a special holiday or occasion. I feel like “to the moon and back” is such a blanket statement to say to any time of the year!
Today’s handprint moon keepsake craft idea is a simple piece of artwork that can be treasured by the lucky receiver for years to come. Our keepsake craft is even perfect for framing and/or turning into a large paper card. Just download the provided keepsake file below, print it out in the comfort of your home and add your child’s handprint to the center, to complete the “moon” wording.
You won’t believe how simple it is to create this Handprint Love You To the Moon Keepsake craft! Find the complete tutorial and the FREE to use moon download below.
Happy crafting, my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures with us of your finished “to the moon and back” creations or of the lucky receiver holding it! You can find us on Facebook and Instagram these days. Not only are spreading good cheer to the one who receives it, when you share pictures with me, it makes my day too! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR MOON KEEPSAKE WITH OUR —> Paper Plate Paint Splat Moon
Craft Supplies:
* Free To The Moon & Back Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
* White Cardstock Paper
* Color Printer
* Washable Craft Paint {yellow or your favorite color}
* Large Foam Paint Brush
* Small Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
optional materials – embellishments like start stickers, glitter glue, rhinestones etc.
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Directions:
* First grab the moon keepsake printable listed above in the supply list.
* Decide what color you want the handprint to be.
* Next grab that shade 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 of your child’s hand completely and press it down in the center of the printable, between the M – ON letters.
* 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.
* Go ahead and add other embellishments like heart stickers or glitter glue.
* Then display/gift away proudly your child’s beautiful handprint moon keepsake piece!
* Don’t forget to share pictures with us! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR HANDPRINT LOVE YOU TO THE MOON CRAFT WITH —> I’m A Sucker For You Keepsake
At Glued To My Crafts we LOVE sharing with our readers easy keepsake ideas! From free printable downloads to large canvas tutorials, I find that my readers love them too! Not to mention, they double as craft projects to pass the time AND gift away afterwards!
If you are looking for a few more ideas that are similar to today’s “handprint love you to the moon” post, please be sure to click on over to our super popular Handprint New Year, Handprint Superhero, Handprint Work Gloves and Handprint Unicorn posts.
All four of which are easy to make and just require a painted handprint in the center. Easy peasy fun!
Handprint Love You To The Moon & Back
Supplies:
- White Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Craft Paint
Instructions:
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
- Decide what color you want the handprint to be.
- Next grab that shade 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 of your child's hand completely and press it down in the center of the printable, between the M - ON letters.
- 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.
- Go ahead and add other embellishments like heart stickers or glitter glue.
- Then display/gift away proudly your child's beautiful handprint moon keepsake piece!
