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How to Make a Mother’s Day Footprint & Dried Flower Craft

Looking for a special way to capture your little one’s tiny footprint in a lasting and beautiful keepsake? This Mother’s Day craft combines a bit of nature, creativity, and that all-important personal touch. Using a simple glass frame, some ink, paint, and dried flowers, you can make a footprint masterpiece that’s sure to warm any mom’s heart for years to come. Plus, it’s a fun, simple project to do with your toddler! Here’s how to create your own footprint and dried flower craft.

Materials Needed:

• Sandwich glass frame (double-sided)
• Ink pad (non-toxic)
• Gold paint (non-toxic and safe for kids)
• Paintbrush
• Real pressed, dried flowers
• Craft glue
• Soft cloth or wipes
• Toddler’s foot (the most important part!)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Set Up Your Workspace:
Find a clean, flat surface where you can spread out all your materials. Make sure to have your glass frame ready and all your supplies within arm’s reach.

2. Stamp the Ink Footprint:
Using a non-toxic ink pad, gently press your toddler’s foot onto the ink pad, making sure it’s fully covered but not dripping with ink. Carefully press the inked foot onto one side of the glass frame. This will serve as your guide for placing the dried flowers later. Don’t worry about perfection – little imperfections make it all the more personal!

3. Paint the Foot in Gold:
Now for the fun part! Take your non-toxic gold paint and apply a smooth layer over your toddler’s foot using a paintbrush. Carefully press the painted foot onto the other side of the glass frame, making sure it aligns with the footprint you stamped in ink earlier. Hold for a few seconds before gently lifting their foot away.

4. Arrange and Glue the Dried Flowers:
Once the gold footprint is dry, flip the frame back to the ink footprint side. Start arranging your pressed, dried flowers to match the shape of the footprint. Think of it like a little puzzle. When you’re happy with the arrangement, use craft glue to attach the flowers to the glass. Let it dry completely.

5. Wipe Away the Ink:
Once the dried flowers are securely glued in place and dry, take a soft cloth or wipe and gently remove the ink footprint from the glass. You’ll be left with a beautiful footprint made entirely of flowers, which perfectly matches the gold-painted footprint on the other side!

6. Assemble the Frame:
Once everything is dry and set, carefully reassemble the sandwich glass frame. Make sure both sides are aligned perfectly so that the flower and gold footprints mirror each other.

Final Thoughts:

This beautiful footprint and dried flower craft is not just a wonderful gift for Mother’s Day – it’s a keepsake that celebrates the smallness and sweetness of your child. Whether it’s displayed in the living room, bedroom, or on a special shelf, this little work of art will be treasured for years to come. Plus, the process is full of fun and bonding moments with your toddler.

Enjoy crafting and making memories!

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