Create Valentine’s wall art using your kids handprints or foot prints. This activity is entertaining for both boys and girls and is a great craft for a variety of ages.
What you will need:
What you will need:
- 11 x 14 canvas
- Acrylic paint
- Paintbrushes
- Paperplates
- Trashbags
What you will do:
- Cover your kitchen table or hard surface with a trash bag.
- Select your favorite paint color. Squirt onto a paper plate.
- Using a paint brush, paint the palm of your child’s hand.
- Place the painted hand on the top right of the canvas. Press down all parts of the hand.
- Lift hand in one swift motion.
- Finish by painting L, V and E in your favorite font. We chose a whimsical handwriting.
Find a place to display and enjoy your masterpiece!
Note: This technique could easily be applied to cards that you send to family and friends by using card stock as your surface or use fabric and create a fun pillow or tote bag!
Note: This technique could easily be applied to cards that you send to family and friends by using card stock as your surface or use fabric and create a fun pillow or tote bag!
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