Patterned craft papers or wrapping paper
Pen
Scissors
Card
Glue
Picture frame
Directions:
Ask your child to trace around their hand from the patterned paper (or do it for the younger ones.)
If you just have one child they can do this a few times to create three or four handprints from contrasting papers.
Siblings can trace one handprint each to provide a collection, recognisable in order of size.
To make the card:
Arrange the handprints to layer and slightly overlap each other at angles, creating a flower shape.
Use glue to stick them in place.
Have your child draw a stem and some leaves underneath the flower.
They could also add sequins, glitter or other embellishments to finish it off.
To make the framed art:
Simply arrange the handprint cut outs on to some plain paper and stick in any way you choose.
Sibling handprints could be placed in age and size order like a garden of flowers, or they could be arranged in a circle or overlapping pattern.
Each child can write their name and date underneath to really make it a special keepsake gift.
An alternative for older children is to cut the handprint from pretty material and stitch it onto a cushion or a simple, framed gift, with the year sewn on at the bottom too.
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