If you’re looking for the perfect gift for Grandma – for her birthday, Mother’s Day, Christmas, Grandparent’s Day – any occasion at all – come grab this free printable to showcases little hands and Grandma’s special relationship with her babies! See an easy and perfectly sweet way to show some love from the kids – babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners & on!
Child’s Handprint Craft for Grandma
To be totally honest, I’d be lost if it were not for the Grandmas in my children’s lives. They are ‘Nanny’ and ‘Memaw’ – but all the same. They are amazing.
And when it comes to Mother’s Day, we mamas are on the task to make sure Grandma gets the recognition she deserves. And honestly, a treasured keepsake, especially one with your kids’ handprints, is probably all she wants. They usually have enough stuff, anyway!
When your kids are little, a craft is a fun way to create a handprint keepsake of these precious years, as well as gift it to these special ladies.
I created this particular printable to be used in a few ways, for pretty much all occasions. While this certainly can be in your arsenal of Mother’s Day crafts, nowhere is it mentioned on the sheet, so you can use it any time of the year!
This is also a super-cute school DIY homemade gift from the kids. It can be used in day care, preschool, kindergarten, or Sunday school!
It would also make a fabulous Grandparent’s Day gift!
How to Use This Handprint Free Printable
As you can see here, there is a faint yellow handprint on the printable, which represents Grandma’s hand.
Then, young kids can put their own handprint right on top of it, which exemplifies the sentiment: “Your hand will always be my favorite one to hold.”
This free PDF also comes with a blank version of this, in case you want to do this as a project WITH Grandma, which is a great way for her to bond with her grandchild!
Now what Grandma wouldn’t want that? It is a precious gift idea that she will cherish.
Materials for Kids Handprint Printable
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For this project you’ll need:
Printable Digital Files (fill out the box at the bottom of the post to get yours for free!), printed on white cardstock
Tempura or Washable Paint (I’d advise against acrylic paint or permanent marker) (This set has a brush built in for less mess!)
Paper Plate or Scrap Cardboard
Pen (optional)
8×10″ Frame (optional)
Rather than having your child stick his or her hand in a plate full of paint, it’s easier to paint the hand itself.
You can use paint an array of different colors for this project, but since it is printed in pastels, I recommend a complimentary pastel color (pink, light blue, mint green, etc.).
But really, anything you have tucked away in your craft closet will do!
Instructions for DIY Handprint Art
This is so easy, it hardly needs instructions, but just in case you need it spelled out for you (like I would!).
1| First, take the paint and squirt a little bit onto the paper plate.
2| Then, dip the foam brush in the paint and paint your child’s hand.
3| Finally, firmly, without any extra movement, place the child’s hand on top of the yellow handprint that is printed on the digital download.
Allow paint to dry and you’re all done!
There is a place at the bottom for the child’s name or to write a special message as well, if desired.
That’s it! You can give it to Grandma as is, or place it in a cute frame as a unique gift!
This PDF trims down to a 8×10″ size, so it will fit nicely in a frame of that size. It is a great keepsake of your child’s handprint that will warm her heart for a good long while to come.
Option for Grandma/Grandchild Craft
If this is a craft you’d like your child to do with Grandma, you’ll just need 2 different colors of paint as opposed to one.
Print page 2 of the PDF that has a blank center, with no handprint in the middle.
Follow the same instructions as above for Grandma’s hand, let it dry for a little while (a hair dryer can speed up the process), and then let your child do the same thing.
Doing it together is so much fun and is such a special memory between them.
The experience itself with be a extra special gift for Grandma.
Grandma Goes By Another Name? No Problem
If Grandma goes by another name, you can check out this listing in my Etsy shop where there are more options available: Nana, Nanny, Mimi, Memaw, Gigi.
If you don’t see the name you need, let me know and I can create it for you.
There is also another version for Mommy in my Etsy shop, too!
I love this idea to say Happy Mother’s Day to such a special woman.
Little handprints always are precious birthday gifts or can be given on Grandparent’s Day. Really, it is a sweet gift any time of year, with no special occasion needed.
More of the Best Gifts for Mother’s Day from Kids
If you’d like to see more creative ideas for the best Grandma’s gift from a grandchild, be sure to check out this post. A handprint flower pot, handprint potholders, mason jar ideas… any one of these would be a wonderfully sweet keepsake for Grandma as well!
For more fun ideas of gifts that kids can make as a wonderfully precious and sentimental gift, take a look at 50 Pretty Awesome Homemade Gifts Kids Can Make (for Every Occasion). These are especially suitable if you have older kids who are looking to create crafty gifts for family members and friends!
You can also check out 25 free printable cards and gifts that your child can also give to show mom how much she is loved on Mother’s Day!
And if your child is a toddler, here are 35 Mother’s Day crafts that are perfect for little hands, including lots of Mother’s Day handprint crafts as well as super -cute footprint art, too! These are all great ideas specifically targeted for 2–3-year-olds!
And if you’re looking for a really meaningful and personal gift idea for another mom in your life (or maybe you want to tag your husband!), this post has unique and special ideas that moms REALLY want!
We polled them, and these are homerun ideas. Any one of them would make a great gift for a mom.
(Spoiler alert! Many options are not ‘things’ and go beyond just a physical product!)
Don’t forget to fill out the box below to get your free printable for this thoughtful gift! No better way to warm her heart than with a wonderful handmade gift!
*These digital downloads are for personal use only. Commercial use is prohibited.
I absolutely love the idea of a child’s handprint being used for a special gift. The only thing to compete might be a sweet poem from the heart, but this is right up there.
It is an easy craft that is sure to bring the smiles!
If you tried this, I’d love to see it! Please tag me on Instagram @100affections, and I’ll share it in my stories!
Other thoughts? I’d love to hear them! Leave a comment below!
Thank you for the gift for grandma
You are very welcome, Sarah! I hope Grandma loves it! 🙂
Would love to make this for my mother.
This is one of my favorites, too! 🙂 Thank you for coming by, Chelsey!
Thank you so much for sharing!