With this sweet Daddy Keepsake Craft Idea, they can make something unique while creating memories together.
Whether you are a teacher seeking ideas for a class project or just another mom looking for ways to keep little hands busy and bring joy into your home—this craft idea is perfect!
HANDPRINT HAMMER KEEPSAKE
Father’s Day is a special time to show dad how much you appreciate all he does! What better way to make sure Dad always remembers Father’s Day than with a handmade keepsake from your little ones?
Crafting memories can sometimes be overlooked, but it makes for an incredible gift and thoughts of joy whenever the item is seen.
With that in mind, we have put together this latest handprint keepsake idea which any parent or teacher would love!
This hammer craft project will not only help bring out creativity in kids, but also has so much potential for sparking imagination and conversation between dads and their children.
Show your appreciation for Dad by creating something together that you can both treasure!
Craft Supplies:
- Building Memories Printable
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Crayons, Coloring Pencils or Markers
- Washable, Brown Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Paper Plate
- Baby Wipes
- Heart Stickers
Directions:
- First download the FREE hammer themed printable listed above.
- Print it out in color, on a single sheet of simple white cardstock paper.
- Go ahead and color in the hammer design however you like with crayons, markers or coloring pencils.
- Next up grab your brown craft paint, foam paint brush and paper plate.
- Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
- Pick a hand. Any hand!
- Paint the palm of your child’s hand completely and press it in the center of the printable to make it look like “they” are grabbing the hammer.
- Use baby wipes to remove the excess paint off their hand {as well as doing a quick trip to the sink with soap & water!}
- Now set aside the decorated keepsake to let it dry completely.
- Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as having children sign the bottom of the handprint building memories keepsake.
- Then display/gift your handprint hammer keepsake gift idea proudly! #gluedtomycrafts
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All three of which would pair nicely with today’s “building fun memories with dad” keepsake – hint hint!
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- White Cardstock Paper
- Father's Day Printable - Landing Page
- Washable Craft Paint any color
- Embellishments
Instructions
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.White Cardstock Paper
- Use crayons, markers or coloring pencils to color in the hammer design.
- Next, grab your craft paint and paper plate.
- Squirt some paint on the paper plate.Washable Craft Paint
- Pick a hand - any hand! Paint the palm of your child's hand completely and press it down, in the center of the printable/hammer.
- Carefully lift up their hand to reveal the handprint design underneath.
- Now clean off your child's hand with baby wipes and a trip to the sink.
- When ready to finish the craft, if desired, add heart stickers all around the design.
- Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as having children sign the bottom, along with their age.Embellishments
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Then display/gift away proudly!
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