Baby Handprint & Footprint
Everyone looks forward to the arrival of a baby in the household, a welcome addition to the family. Whether this is the first, or a new sister or brother, you will want to keep their memories forever. The early months and years of your baby’s life are always busy ones, and making your own keepsakes can be some of the most pleasant and rewarding hours you will spend. One of the more popular and traditional ways to preserve these memories is in your baby’s handprint or footprint, while he or she is so very young and small. There are many types and varieties of supplies, which are available to help you in your selection for creating your own keepsakes. Many of these supplies can be bought separately or purchased in complete kits, which include easy-to-follow instructions and materials. Clay and plaster are often used to make the handprint or footprint impression from a mold. Fabric paints, in a large assortment of colors, can be selected for placing the baby’s handprint or footprint on a favorite pillow, a towel, or other type of linen. In addition, non-toxic paint or ink might be used for the print in creating a personal certificate of baby’s birth.
Once you have formed your baby’s handprint or footprint, it can be put in a frame of wood, plastic, metal, porcelain, or other material. Various animal shapes and forms can be used to create the unique and unusual frame. Frames can be hung in a group collection or displayed on individual easels. You may choose from a large assortment of colorful ribbon, yarn, or twine for hanging, if you prefer not to frame the print. Handprints or footprints, made with ink or paint on paper of some sort, may be placed with baby’s other mementos, in a scrapbook, baby book, treasure chest, or family album.
Clever and original invitations to the baby shower, baptism, or christening, can be created, using the prints you have made. Cute and attractive birth announcements can be sent to family and friends. A handprint or footprint kit or supplies would be a thoughtful gift for the new mother or mother-to-be. This would be a delightful project for the parents to do, and grandparents and other family members might care to join in the fun. Your baby’s handprint or footprint will be cherished forever, a wonderful memory of those early years.
Baby Footprint Picture
