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Flower Handprint Plaque

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Flower power! Brighten up anyone's day with handprint art, perfect as a DIY gift for parents and grandparents.

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Craft by CIY Staff

Steps:

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1 Cover wood plaque in white acrylic paint. Dry 1–2 hours.

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2 Lightly sketch desired Grandparents Day message on plaque.

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3 Trace over sketch with washable paint. Add multiple coats if needed.

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4 Paint hand with washable paint and stamp onto plaque. Repeat for each grandchild.

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5 Add stems under handprints with washable paint.

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6 Dip pinky into washable paint and stamp into center of handprints. Let all paint steps dry 1–2 hours.

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7 Write each child’s name next to respective flower with markers.

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8 Give the colorful plaque as a handmade Grandparents Day gift!

CIY Staff Tips:

  • For more DIY Grandparent gifts, see all of our Grandparents Day craft ideas.

  • This homemade gift is also great for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or the holidays.