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LoVe {Handprint Craft}

By Erika Veduccio February 2, 2016
Create Valentine’s wall art using your kids' hand or foot prints. This activity is entertaining for boys and girls of all ages.

What you need:
  • 11 x 14 canvas 
  • Acrylic paint 
  • Paintbrushes
  • Paper plates
  • Trashbags
What you do:
  1. Cover your kitchen table or hard surface with a trash bag.
  2. Select your favorite paint color. Squirt onto a paper plate.
  3. Using a paint brush, paint the palm of your child’s hand.
  4. Place the painted hand on the top right of the canvas. Press down all parts of the hand.  
  5. Lift hand in one swift motion.
  6. Finish by painting L, V and E in your favorite font. We chose something whimsical.
Find a place to display and enjoy your masterpiece!

Note: This technique could easily be used to make cards to send to family and friends; or use fabric to create a fun pillow or tote bag!