This is the simplest of crafts for those of us who desperately want to do crafts with our kids but have trouble finding the time and supplies – especially in the midst of Christmas.
Ali and I pulled out our stamp pads, and I had her put thumb prints around the perimeter of the page.
I then went back and added cords with a sharpie,
And then wrote “Merry Christmas” in the middle.
This would be great for Holiday Cards, signs, or even for making your own wrapping paper.
…or to simply assuage your Mommy Guilt over not doing crafts with your kids, which is exactly what it was for me.
It’s things like this that make me wish hand prints (or foot prints or fingerprints) were easier to do with babies/toddlers. Their hands/feet are so little that you want to capture it but the child is so squiggly that it’s nearly impossible =( I do think it’s gorgeous and would make a great decoration (or grandparents gift!) =) Congrats on lessening the mommy guilt! =)
It gets easier when they get older. Noah made a complete mess with it, but Ali could handle it.
Cute! I’m totally going to do this! I just did handprint ornaments with K and S but Peanut was too squirmy and I couldn’t get one. This shouldn’t be too hard to capture. Thanks!
Yes, it’s much easier – especially with ink pads instead of paint!