Want to give mom or grandma something priceless? This easy DIY gift is perfect for those who have a young child. It's a framed clay hand and footprint of their child/grandchild that will be a keepsake forever! A natural and neutral aesthetic, perfect for everyone.
Start off by rolling the clay. You want it to be thick enough so that the footprint doesn't come out on the other side, but not too thick as to be too heavy for the glue once it's set in the frame. The size of the clay perimeter should be smaller than the frame backing - this is to your liking, but for me, I like having a larger frame, so I made the clay perimeter as small as possible. Be sure to also leave room for the name tag which goes below the clay footprint/handprint.
Have your child stamp their handprint/footprint on the clay. For younger children, you may need another set of hands to help you steady their foot/hand.
Set aside the clay piece and grab a small scrap piece of clay and roll it out about the same thickness as the main clay piece. Stamp your clay with the little one's name, and cut around the name to create a tag.
Let the clay dry! I let mine sit for 12 hours, but there are clays that dry very fast so you don't need to wait that long!
Once the clay has dried, take your glue and glue it to the backing of the shadow frame.
After the glue has set, put it in the frame and you're done! A perfect gift for a loved one in no time!
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