Father’s Day is just around the corner, and nothing says “I love you” like a special handmade gift!
Get creative with your kids and make Daddy an unforgettable craft with “Footprint Hammer” art project idea – the perfect way to create a cherished keepsake he won’t forget!
If this is dad’s very first Father’s Day and he is a pretty handy man around the house, you are going to love this tutorial from us!
Today we are sharing this “Baby Footprint Hammer -You Nail It As The Best Daddy” keepsake idea and we hope you are inspired to give it a go as well!
We are going to show YOU how easy it is to customize a keepsake gift within minutes, that he WILL treasure forever!
Ready to make it? Keep scrolling to check out our footprint hammer “you nail it” steps and grab the printable below!!!
Get creative and have fun with your little ones in this crafty activity for Father’s Day!
Craft Supplies:
- Nailed It Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Washable, Brown Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Paper Plate
- Baby Wipes
- Sharpie Markers
Directions:
- First download the FREE hammer themed printable listed above.
- Print it out in color, on a single sheet of simple white cardstock paper.
- Next grab your brown craft paint, foam paint brush and paper plate.
- Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
- Pick a foot. Any foot!
- Paint the bottom of your child’s foot completely and press it in the center of the printable to create the hammer design.
- Use baby wipes to remove the excess paint off their foot {as well as doing a quick trip to the sink with soap & water!}
- If desired, add some glitter on top of the wet paint for a more fun look!
- Then set it aside to let it dry completely.
- Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as having children sign the bottom of the footprint best daddy keepsake.
- Then display/gift your footprint hammer gift idea proudly! #gluedtomycrafts
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THIS KEEPSAKE IDEA AND PRINTABLE WAS DESIGNED FOR BABY FEET. IF YOUR CHILD IS OLDER, PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY AND MEASURE THEIR FOOT BEFORE HAND SO IT FITS ON THE PRINTABLE 🙂 AT THE MOMENT THIS IS THE ONLY FILE I HAVE AND INTEND ON SHARING.
Don’t forget to also check out our super popular Handprint Dog, Handprint Lion and Dino-Mite keepsake posts for even more gift ideas for Father’s Day!
All three of which would pair nicely with today’s “you nail it as the best daddy” keepsake – hint hint!
