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Heart Thumbprint Art

Make a craft for Grandparents Day that they'll always treasure! Give one-of-a-kind Thumbprint Art as a homemade grandparents' gift from the grandkids.

Ages: 4 and up, Under 4, 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff
Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

  • Markers
  • Paint
  • Canvas
  • Disposable Plate(s)
  • Scrap Paper

Steps

  • Step 1

    Cut out heart shape on scrap paper and place onto canvas.

  • Step 2

    Trace heart outline with markers.

  • Step 3

    Pour a small amount of paint onto plate.

  • Step 4

    Dip thumb into paint and make multiple thumbprints within the heart.

  • Step 5

    Add a thumbprint to the bottom of the canvas.

  • Step 6

    Write child’s name beneath thumbprint.

  • Step 7

    Repeat steps 3–6 with a different paint color for each grandchild.

  • Step 8

    Give canvas as a gift to celebrate Grandparents Day!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Frame the finished canvas for them to hang as wall art.
  • This homemade giftis also great for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or the holidays.

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