Is there any gift better than something homemade? I think not. Here are three mother’s day, father’s day, or Valentine’s Day crafts that are (somewhat) toddler friendly.
1. Rhinestone Handprints
Baby handprints never get old right? But here is a new way to commemorate them. Just outline your child’s hand on a mini canvas in pencil.
Next, fill it in with rhinestones attached with glue.
So simple but so sparkly and adorable!
2. Ombre Glitter Handprints
Here’s another way to spruce up a handprint. Instead of using finger paints, paint your child’s hand with Mod Podge {be sure to have a wipe nearby for quick clean up}.
After the print is on the canvas, sprinkle with glitter in an ombre pattern.
Once the glue is dry {wait at least an hour}, remove and brush excess glitter.
3. Finger Paint Hearts
Mason really hates having his hand prints done. Although he might not be destined to be a crafter like his mom, he does like to get his hand dirty. That’s why I invented this finger print heart project just for him. Instead of worrying about his perfect print, I let him swirl the paint in a heart shape. Win win for everyone!
Just let them dip their fingers into finger paint and swirl into desired pattern or shape on the canvas.
See, he’s a much happier camper…
Happy crafting and thank you to my very patient models!
blogger / pomegranate / 3300 posts
So cute. I love making the grandmas in our lives homemade Mother’s Day gifts..
wonderful pea / 17279 posts
These are really cute. I wonder if my mom would appreciate something like this from me…might have to use a larger canvas!
GOLD / papaya / 10166 posts
I was looking for something special to do for the grandparents – thank you!
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21628 posts
That rhinestone handprint is too cute!
blogger / pomegranate / 3201 posts
Liam “finger painted” with tinted yogurt on those same little canvases for Mr. TTT’s birthday!
clementine / 943 posts
So cute! I don’t “get” making “grandma” gifts on Mother’s Day (any gifts from my LO should be to me- I’ve earned it!! Plus, it’s not like grandma deserves to double dip when she’s already getting a Mothers Day gift from her own child!!) but this is a cute idea to share with DH as an activity he can do with LO for me
honeydew / 7968 posts
Cute!
blogger / persimmon / 1398 posts
Fun idea!
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
Cute, fun, and simple projects! Love it!
hostess / papaya / 10540 posts
So cute! And thanks for reminding me that mother’s day is so close, LO and I better start crafting soon!
hostess / wonderful honeydew / 32460 posts
These are so cute! Might try the bedazzled heart with my DD!