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Watch Me Grow Handprints

Watch Me Grow Handprints

With a little personal touch, you can capture your children's handprints in Crayola® Model Magic®. This keepsake wins hands down with parents, kids, and relatives!

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

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Markers
  • Model Magic
  • Paint Brushes
  • Rolling Pin
  • Toothpick(s)

Steps

  • Step 1

    Flatten Crayola® Model Magic® with a rolling pin or the palm of your hand, forming a pancake-like shape.

  • Step 2

    Gently press your hand evenly and firmly in the center of the flattened pancake to create your handprint.

  • Step 3

    Carefully carve the date and your name in the moist modeling material using a toothpick.

  • Step 4

    Poke a hole in the Model Magic while it's still moist, using a drinking straw, toothpick, or open paper clip. After the modeling material is dry, string a colorful ribbon or yarn through this hole and tie for hanging.

  • Step 5

    Optional: Add color or designs with Crayola Washable Kid's Paint or Crayola Washable Markers when the Model Magic is dry.

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