Easter Footprint Keepsakes
Create meaningful Easter keepsakes by capturing your child’s foot print in clay or dough, preserving a precious moment in time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 1 keepsake
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Air dry clay or salt dough
- A clean, damp cloth
- A flat board or tray
- Small rolling pin or smooth bottle
- A tiny shallow dish of water
- Soft, fine sandpaper (optional)
- Acrylic or tempera paint in soft colors
- Small paintbrushes, size 0 to 4
- Clear matte sealer or varnish (optional)
- Ribbon or twine (optional)
- A pencil or toothpick
- Wax paper or a silicone mat
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace.
- Soften and roll your clay.
- Position the child or foot.
- Make the impression.
- Smooth the edges.
- Add names or dates.
- Let the piece dry.
- Lightly sand if needed.
- Paint in soft layers.
- Seal and finish.
Notes
Air dry clay holds detail well and doesn’t require baking. Use non-toxic paints if children will handle the piece often. Allow time for each layer to dry before adding more paint.
Find it online: https://www.cozyhandsdiy.com/easter-footprint-keepsakes/