Start the new year off on the right foot with this fun “Footprint Stepping Into The New Year Keepsake” craft idea for kids!

This is a great way to capture your child’s excitement for the new year and keep track of their progress as they grow. Plus, it’s a lot of fun to make! Keep reading for instructions on how to create your own. Happy crafting!

Ring in the new year with this fun and easy footprint keepsake craft idea for kids!

It’s that time of year again where we all start to think about what resolutions we want to set for ourselves and how we can make the coming year better than the last.

Why not involve your kids in crafting a New Year’s resolution keepsake? This easy “footprint firework” stepping into the new year craft is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, and it’s a great way to help them get excited about the new year ahead! Plus, it makes for a sweet piece to slip into a scrapbook and reflect back on as the years go by.

Keep reading for step-by-step instructions, as well as the FREE printable from us!

Ring in the new year with this festive footprint craft! This free printable makes it easy to create a keepsake that captures your child’s excitement for the coming year. Simply press their foot into colorful paint and watch them leave their mark on 2023! Happy New Year!

Craft Supplies:

• Free Keepsake Template Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
• Cardstock Paper
• Color Printer
• Washable Craft Paint {any color you like!}
• Large Foam Paint Brush
• Small Paper Plate
• Baby Wipes
• Stickers/Embellishments/Paper Scraps

Directions:

• First grab the stepping into keepsake printable listed above in the supply list.
• Now print out the provided New Year’s Eve file on a single sheet of cardstock paper. 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 feet {left or right – doesn’t matter!}
• Paint the bottom of their foot completely and press it down in the center of the printable, right above the “firework sparks.”
• Now carefully lift up your child’s foot 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 New Year’s themed keepsake piece a personalized look. I would start with a triangle “top” for the footprint firework and build from there.
• Then display/gift away proudly your child’s beautiful handprint 2023 keepsake piece!

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Calling all my crafty friends! Are you looking for even more creative New Year’s crafts and inspiration for the upcoming holiday? Check out our popular Paint Splat City Skyline and Glitter Sparkler craft posts. Both are perfect to lay out on a kiddie table as party entertainment!

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