It’s time for another craft destash. This time I’ve made something for the baby’s room – a mini LOVE handprint canvas. (Well, a collection of canvasses to create one picture.) I found a pack of miniature canvases when I was decluttering our downstairs room. They are only a few inches big. I don’t even know what I was thinking when I bought them years ago. I just knew that I had to figure out how to use them.
I painted them gray with acrylic paint I had in my garage (from my ceramics painting days.) Unfortunately, these canvases take a lot of paint. I did at least 4 coats of paint.
My initial goal was to paint the baby’s hand and put her handprint on one canvas for the “o”. That didn’t go so well – the paint just wouldn’t show up. I ended up tracing her hand and then painting the outline purple.
I have gold chipboard letters and I added those to each (again, my initial thought was to paint the L, V and E with purple paint.)
The chipboard letters had an adhesive on the back, so I’m going to see how long they’ll stick. I’ll probably end up gluing them on. And I’m going back and forth deciding where I want these to hang – in her room, or in my office? At the moment, they’re in her room.
Super easy, and while my initial plans didn’t work out as I had planned, they’re cute and I don’t mind. I also have a reminder of how small (yet chubby) her little hands are at 10 months.
Oh, I also went back and painted the purple so it was a little darker and covered one spot where you could see the pen mark from tracing. These are so little and so cute!
Check out what my fellow craft destashers have been up to!
What have you been crafting lately? (I just found a TON of scrapbooking supplies – stuff I had forgotten I had purchased. Be on the lookout for scrapbooking posts soon!)
Beth Ann Chiles says
Adorable and simple idea! Even I could do that, right? Love it! Sharing!
Mary says
What an adorable keepsake!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Those are so cute! I wish I had thought of doing something like this when my kids were little. They’re instant keepsakes.
Colleen Lanin says
Those are so adorable. I love making children’s hands and feet into art. They always make such cute pieces.
Kelly Hutchinson says
What an adorable craft for a family with a new little! I have a friend who had a baby recently who would love this.
Shell says
What a cute idea! I could do this and I’m not crafty- these are the crafts I look for!
Denise says
Such an adorable and simple craft project to do with the kiddos. Love it.
Ali B says
What a perfect destash project! I have to admit that when I look in the back of my craft closet I’m always surprised by what I find and sometimes wonder what project I originally bought the item for. Looks super cute!
Kristi says
What a fun idea. My college roommate just became a foster parent, this would be a great for them to do with each kid.
Pam says
This is so cute. I would love to do this with my granddaughter for her room.
Erlene Amat says
Awww…I love this. Projects that become heirlooms are my favorite kind. This will be so fun to look at when your baby is all grown up.
Liz Mays says
I love how this turned out! The handprint is such a cute accent and I love the sparkling letters!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
I made salt dough footprint molds for my grandchildren when they were a few days old. I like the idea of this hand print canvas art. I’m making this to mark their first day in school.
Emily says
How sweet! I love things with kids hand prints.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
This is such a cute idea! I would love to try this! A great bonding time with kids!
Our Family World says
this is awesome! gonna try it with my son and hubby!
LydiaF says
I’m seeing mini canvasses all over the place. I’m enchanted by the possibilities and love your project! Sweet little hand 🙂
Jeanine says
What an adorable idea! I think this is really cute, and I’d love to do with my kids especially my littlest!
Molly says
So sweet, what a fun way to save your baby’s handprint. They grow so fast, this will be an adorable reminder. Love how you used your craft items for the destash challenge 🙂 Pinned
Seattle Travel Blogger says
This is a real nice activity.
It is nice to include the kids in projects.
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says
Awww, these are so cute! I love them! I wish I would have made them when mine were younger.
makebA says
This is so adorable!! Several of my friends are having babies soon, and these would make the perfect gift! Thanks so much for sharing!
Janell Poulette says
This is such a cute little craft for a new baby, or even a toddlers room. I will have to do this for my kids rooms.
Karrie Truman says
What a cute way to use up some supplies. I have quite a few crafty things stored away, I should break it out and get creative!
Rosey says
Hand prints are the best, aren’t they? I love that this turned out so cute!
Dawn McAlexander says
That is really adorable! And it is so easy to do. What a great addition to any kid’s room that would be.
Amanda Love says
I love it! It’s easy to make and you can even change the letters to your baby’s name. It’s definitely something that I wouldn’t mind making.
Reesa Lewandowski says
How sweet and adorable is this?! I love it! What a great gift idea for grandparents even!
Sue Purdy says
Aweeee! This is super sweet. I love it. Those tiny canvas’ always get me too, and I end up with a bunch of them and then wonder how. Lol. Great project.
Megan Chamberlin says
This is such a cute craft idea! I love using my kids’ handprints in art!
Michelle James says
This is so cute! I just love handprint art!
Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog says
This is adorable. I totally understand how hard it is to get the baby’s handprint! It seems like it would be easy, but it’s totally not!
Sam @ Raggedy Bits says
Aww, these are so cute! I have a little niece that I will have to make them with! Thank you for the tutorial.
Debrashoppeno5 says
How special this is, This will be treasured, a keepsake for sure.