Babies and toddlers grow so quickly! By this time next year, your baby may be walking and talking, and your toddler may be moving on to Pre-K. Seasonal keepsake crafts are a special way to preserve this precious season when your children are small.
There are dozens of fun and easy crafts for babies and toddlers on the internet, and these are great boredom busters to display on the fridge. But there’s something special about keepsake crafts that you can display and cherish for years to come. Here are a few fun and easy ideas to preserve the tiny toeprints and handprints that are sure to bring a smile every holiday season.
Painted Footprint Stocking
If you want something quick and simple, these painted footprint stockings from A Beautiful Mess are precious and easy!
Simply purchase a stocking ornament (with or without a picture frame) and choose a washable paint color. Ensure your child’s foot is clean and dry, and then apply the paint liberally to the sole of their foot. Press their foot gently at the foot of the stocking and let it dry.
Handprint Reindeer Plate
Far from just hanging an ornament on a tree, a cute keepsake plate is an excellent way to share and display your child’s handprint every year.
Although this craft is fairly simple, it does take a little planning. You will need:
A sweet way to preserve those tiny fingerprints is with this simple framed craft from Beneath the Rowan Tree. Scatter different colored fingerprints across a cardstock paper and connect them with a swirly line from a permanent marker. Cut the cardstock to fit a frame, and you have a personalized touch to your living room every holiday season.
These are all simple crafts that take advantage of the one or two years that your child is small at Christmastime. You’ll never regret taking the time to preserve these memories!
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