I wanted to capture my kids hands and personalities at this age in their lives. My oldest is almost 10 and my baby is 3 1/2… I realize there is limited time where they not only WANT to craft with mom but also that their cute hand prints would look good displayed on our wall. It’s like catching a moment in time, literally; their hands will never be this small again, (sniffle.) Take a peek at how they chose to transform a simple hand print into kids hand print artwork!
I grinned that mini-me 9 year old craft diva went for the detailed peacock, my rough ‘n tumble 7 year old jock chose the scary monster while his 5 year old sensitive animal loving brother created a squishy squid and their sweet baby sis captured the loveable giraffe.
Curious how I made these? We did a Sunday afternoon art project using pure white card stock and acrylic paint. I was really, really, really careful about my littles not getting paint anywhere else on the paper… I gave them a separate piece of paper to get their doodles out After the paint dried, we used a Sharpie marker to make the pictures come to life through the cute little details:
Although they’re not true to size (which is another fun option) I love the stage of these characters that my kids are into right now. Each one describes their individual personalities that will last for years to come.
When their projects were dry, I uploaded to Shutterfly’s site, selected a 12×12 canvas prints to print it on, positioned the hand prints and added it to my cart! Easy peasy. Promise! Visit 25 more Hand Print Ideas too!
Also, I’m sure you remember a sign or two displayed in your parents homes growing up and I want my kids to remember one growing up in my home that is both pretty and meaningful…
I am really liking the fun polka dot element mixed with the classy brushed nickel. It’s a fun mix of my eclectic personality but still a powerful saying.
Clearly I love me some aqua and mustard, visit more of my home decor ideas like my Colorful Farmhouse Family Room:
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Jennifer M says
I love Shutterfly so much, I’ve been using them for about a year since my son was born. I would love to use some of their Home Decor line to spruce up my kitchen/living room open concept. And some of them would make super great Christmas gifts this year.
Ang Alford says
tweeted, https://twitter.com/belensmama/status/253509806466424833 [email protected]
Emilee says
Aww! Love!!!! I would decorate my daughter’s nursery and my living room!!!
Kassidy Baker says
I would love to have some things to hang in my little boy’s room. He’s got a wall that I don’t know what to do with!
stacy g. says
Totally inspired me for a weekend project! I would love to do these and turn them into cavases like you did. PERFECT!!
[email protected] Crafty says
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/ocrafty/status/253510195806863361
[email protected] Crafty says
Wow- you have some great projects here! I adore those handprint creations- your kids are just as creative as you are! Great giveaway, too- thanks!
Melissa wooden says
Love the canvas art! What a great idea to do it on paper first instead of canvas. Love it! Would love to win this Shutterfly giveaway!!
Ang Alford says
My living room, would love somem canvases [email protected]
Cindi says
“Tweet!”
https://twitter.com/cmh512/status/253508787409932288…
Again, many thanks!
Cindi
Cindi says
I would enjoy making the front foyer and our kitchen more
homey with these fun decor items…
Many thanks, Cindi
Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says
I would love to add some Shutterfly home decor touches to my living room!
Trisha Wilkins says
LOVE all those products! and LOVE the sign! and LOVE the handprints… I am already planning on what animals to do for ours! Thanks for sharing!
Marie says
so so cute! i had no idea you could do things like this on Shutterfly!
Brandie A says
Those hand prints are adorable! I would love to spruce up our play room for my kids!
Jody says
Love love this!
Emma says
I would love to decorate my living room with Shutterfly’s help. So excited about this giveaway.
Heather K says
Super Cute Hand Print Art. Love it!!!
Rebecca says
Oh how adorable! I remember making Turkeys with my hand when I was in school but the “Frankenstein” looking one is by far my favorite!! What a fantastic, fun project!
{amy k.} says
i absolutely adore those handprint artwork canvases!! i would LOVE to spruce up my home with some shutterfly home decor. i’d add some touches to the nursery awaiting our first baby and our living room too!