Spend a little time, not money to create a gift that will be remembered for years to come.  Find an adult to help and create a Handprint and Photo Framed Art piece for someone special.

Materials Needed:

  • A picture frame (8×10 or similar)
  • White cardstock paper
  • Washable paint (pick your favorite colors)
  • Paint brush or sponge
  • Glue or double sided tape
  • Optional: stickers, glitter glue, ribbon

Step 1 – Prepare the Paper:

  1. Remove the back of the frame and take out the display paper
  2. Use the display paper as a guide to cut your cardstock

Step 2 – Make the Handprint Art

  1. Pour washable paint on a plate
  2. Paint your hand or press it into the paint on the plate
  3. Gently press your hand onto the paper
  4. Let the paper dry for 5 to 10 minutes

* Ideas for what the handprint can become:

  • A Christmas tree (stacked handprints)
  • A heart shape made from two hands
  • A reindeer (add googly eyes & antlers with markers)
  • Snowflakes accented around the handprint
  • Flowers (add stems and leaves with markers)

Step 3 – Add a Photo

  1. Glue a small picture of yourself or the whole family onto the page
  2. Place the photo near, above or inside the handprint design

Step 4 – Write a Special Message

Messages such as:

  1. Merry Christmas, (name of the person the project is for)!
  2. Hands down, you’re the best (mom, dad, aunt, uncle etc)!
  3. Made with love by (your name and the year made)

Step 5 – Decorate & Frame

  1. Add stickers, glitter glue, or small drawings
  2. Place the finished artwork into the frame
  3. Tie a ribbon around the frame if you want to make it festive

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