Adorable Handprint Craft for Mommy Free Printable
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for Mom – for her birthday, Mother’s Day, Christmas, – any occasion at all – come grab this free printable to showcases little hands and Mommy’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 Mommy
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!
How to Use This Handprint Free Printable
As you can see here, there is a faint yellow handprint on the printable, which represents Mommy’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 Mommy, which is a great way for her to bond with her little one!
Now what Mommy 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) (Or multi-packs for group projects!)
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 Mommy as is, or place it in a cute frame as a unique gift!
This PDF trims down to an 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 Mommy/Child Craft
If this is a craft you’d like a child to do with Mommy, 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 Mommy’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 an extra special gift for Mom.
Mommy Goes By Another Name? No Problem
If Mommy goes by another name (such as a step-mom or a special aunt), you can check out this listing in my Etsy shop where you can have it customized with another name!
I love this idea to celebrate or say Happy Mother’s Day to any special woman.
Little handprints always are precious birthday gifts or Mother’s Day gifts. 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 gifts from a grandchild, be sure to check out this post.
50 Pretty Awesome Homemade Gifts Kids Can Make (for Every Occasion).
25 Mother’s Day Free Frintable Cards and Gifts
35 Mother’s Day Crafts for Toddlers
These printable bookmarks for mom are also great for Mother’s Day and would be great to give out to any mom, including mom groups and church!
Get Your Free Printable Handprint Craft Right Here!
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!
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