DIY Keepsake Crafts That Won't Break The Bank!

This category holds ALL the unique homemade gifts kids can make for mom, dad, grandparents, friends and teachers & they are sure to always be a favorite with friends and family as well. Kid made gifts and keepsake craft ideas make gift giving easy so don't delay, check out this section today!

Our most popular post from this category is our Fingerprint Candy Cane Keepsake.

Handprint Gnome Leprechaun Keepsake

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Craft something special with your little ones this March! Make a fun and lasting memory with our easy-to-make handprint gnome leprechaun keepake craft tutorial! Leprechaun Gnome Keepsake Although St. Patrick’s Day can be short-lived and often forgotten by some – I still like to do {and share} a few crafts ideas in honor of the […]

Handprint Gnome Matter What Keepsake

Add a special touch to your home décor with this fun and easy craft idea for kids! Get creative and make some adorable handprint gnomes that will be a cherished keepsake no matter what. Valentine’s Day Gnome Keepsake If you are looking for a SUPER adorable Valentine’s Day craft for your child to make this […]

Handprint Poinsettia Flower Keepsake Craft Idea

This easy Christmas kids craft is perfect for keeping memories of your little ones’ handprints. It’s a great way to decorate your home for the holidays and can even be framed as instant Christmas decoration! Poinsettia Flower Keepsake Craft For Kids The poinsettia flower is such a staple during the Christmas season. You pretty much […]

Handprint Raccoon Keepsake Craft Idea For Kids

Our adorable paper handprint raccoon friend is the perfect craft project to recreate ANY day of the year! Today’s latest paper kids craft idea from Glued To My Crafts is super easy and doubles as a sweet Chester keepsake idea that you could pair along with the book “The Kissing Hand.“ My personal favorite element […]

Christmas Train Picture Frame Keepsake Ornament

This adorable picture frame train ornament is an easy craft project for kids to do with you at home. It’s a winner! This paper Christmas train craft is a festive way for kids to get into the holiday spirit! It’s easy and fun to make, and best of all, there’s a free printable included. Get […]

Handprint Ohio State Buckeye Canvas Craft

It’s time to show your pride for the Ohio State Buckeyes! Let’s get creative by adding a special touch – a handprint canvas to your football decor! Creating crafts is not just a fun activity for children – it’s a meaningful way to develop fine motor skills, express creativity, and make lasting memories. On that […]

Footprint Airplane Keepsake Canvas

There’s no better way to commemorate your child’s feet than with a custom footprint airplane keepsake canvas! As parents, we treasure those tiny toes and little footprints, don’t we? They remind us of how quickly time flies as we watch our children grow. One creative and enjoyable way to preserve these ephemeral moments is by […]

Painted Handprint Spring Welcome Sign

Spring has sprung and so has our creativity! Check out this adorable handprint spring welcome sign craft idea for kids! Let their imagination bloom as they get their hands messy and create a masterpiece that will bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Get in the spirit of spring with this beautiful painted handprint welcome sign! Its […]

Footprint Sharks Keepsake – Shark Week Craft

Get creative with your little ones and make a lasting keepsake with this fun footprint sharks craft! Perfect for making memories that will last a lifetime! Shark Week Craft Idea For Kids Everybody and their mama knows about “Shark Week.” Heck, if I know – you should know! But in that rare case you don’t […]

Handprint Mommy’s Little Monster Keepsake

Are you looking for an awesome keepsake idea to make this Halloween season or maybe something for Mother’s Day with your little one? Well you are in luck because today’s Mommy’s Little Monster Handprint Idea is simply adorable and sure to be a real winner as well! This adorable little monster handprint craft is perfect for […]

Christmas Keepsake Ideas For Kids

Unbelievably Easy Christmas Craft Ideas To Recreate! Welcome friends! I’m so glad you landed on today’s roundup post! I’ve shared SO MANY handprint and footprint keepsake ideas for Christmas on Glued To My Crafts, I decided to ROUND THEM UP into one EASY spot today! So drumroll please…. in the video above you will see […]

Footprint Firework – 4th of July Keepsake

Get ready to celebrate the red, white and blue season with a unique & memorable 4th of July keepsake idea! Create a festive “footprint firework” design on paper that will last long after the final fireworks are gone! Craft Supplies: White Cardstock Paper 4th of July Keepsake Printable – on our landing page Washable Craft […]

Handprint Santa’s Reindeer Keepsake

Handprint Santa Owl & Reindeer Check out this fun tutorial, with a free printable, for a super EASY Christmas handprint reindeer craft. This is a great way to get your kids involved in the Christmas festivities and make some adorable keepsakes together! Craft Supplies: REINDEER Printable – on our landing page White Cardstock Paper Washable […]

You Knock My Socks Off Valentine Keepsake

Show your love this Valentine’s Day with a special keepsake that will remind them just how much they knock your socks off! Are you looking for an extra special Valentine’s Day craft that goes beyond the traditional greeting cards, candy, and flowers? Then today’s ‘You Knock My Socks Off‘ footprint Valentine keepsake craft tutorial is […]

Handprint Ninja Turtle Keepsake Canvas Craft Idea

We are going to show YOU how simple it really is to make a one-of-a-kind ninja turtle keepsake with your child, with just a blank canvas and craft paint! That’s it! To complete this green turtle DIY, all you need to do is paint your child’s hand green, press it on the canvas and then […]

Footprint Carrot Keepsake Idea For Easter

Easter is a time of celebration, joy, and family togetherness. It also marks an opportunity for creative play and crafting with the little ones. Engaging children in crafts not only nurtures their creative abilities but helps to create lasting memories—and what could be cuter than a keepsake that features their own little footprints? Today’s Footprint […]

Handprint French Fries Keepsake

This easy paper handprint fries craft is perfect for little ones. All you need is some cardstock paper, a printer, and craft paint to bring it to life today! What better way to celebrate your special someone than with a handprint keepsake? With this easy-to-follow “Only Have Fries For You” art project idea, you can […]

Handprint LOVE Keepsake Craft

These days, little handprints don’t need to be ONLY found on the walls or on a large blank canvas. Today we are sharing our latest paper Handprint LOVE Keepsake idea, where YOU and your child will only be a few mouse clicks away from recreating it, meaning you can get crafting straight away! Then make […]

Crafting a Handprint Swan Keepsake Canvas

Have you ever wanted to create a meaningful keepsake with your kids that captures their little handprints in a fun and unique way? I’m going to share with you today an easy and inexpensive craft idea that your kids are sure to love – a handprint swan keepsake canvas! This canvas craft creates the shape […]

Handprint Cookies For Santa Keepsake

Looking for a festive way to keep your little ones busy during the countdown to Christmas? Why not try this fun cookie-making craft idea? All you need is some craft paint and our FREE printable. Let the kids go wild with their creativity, and enjoy watching them transform into little elves! Cookies For Santa Handprint […]