Daddy’s Heart & Me

Make a cute keepsake for Daddy! Best for ages up until 5 years old.

I made this for my husband when my daughter was two. This was definitely a favorite & it’s still in his office today. Hope your family cherishes this gift as much as mine.

Materials:

• template
• cardstock
• printer with color ink
• photo (optional)
• white tempera paint
• foam brush
• 8×10 frame

To Make:

Apply photo to template before printing or apply later. Print out template on cardstock. Apply white paint (or your choice of color) to child’s hand with foam brush. Make sure entire hand is covered. Slowly have child place hand down with fingers spread apart onto heart. Press down on their hand when on the paper to make sure all paint sticks. If any area needs more paint, apply with brush or your finger. Let dry. Apply photo if haven’t yet. Once complete, place in frame.

• I liked the look of a black & white photo, but it can be color too- whatever works for you.Your child can also draw a photo too. I did a white handprint on our copy and I liked how it showed up nicely. Any color works.
• You can also write the date on the back of frame or no the template.