Free Mother's Day Handprint Craft

Create an easy DIY Mother’s Day handprint craft by using our free, printable template and following the simple step-by-step instructions!

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Handprint crafts are such a simple yet meaningful keepsake, as those little hands grow so fast! I love looking back at the special crafts they’ve made for me over the years, especially from when their hands were tiny.

Create a one-of-a-kind craft that moms will cherish forever! Paint your child’s hand and add it to the paper to form the O in MOM with this easy, printable template.

Our printable template allows you to easily create a cherished keepsake by incorporating your child’s handprint into a beautiful design. This DIY project is simple and fun, and was designed with busy parents, caregivers and educators in mind.

Get ready to make Mother’s Day unforgettable with this sweet gift. Just download the free printable template we’ve created, follow the straightforward instructions below, and watch as your child’s handprint transforms into an adorable piece of art that also serves as a snapshot of their growth and creativity this year.

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Supplies Needed for a Mother’s Day Handprint Craft

Handprint and footprint crafts are some of my favorite things to make with babies, toddlers and preschoolers because they grow so fast. They’re also surprisingly easy, as you only need a few simple items.

For this craft, you’ll need:

The free printable Mother’s Day handprint craft template below
Nontoxic paint (I personally own and love this set of Crayola washable paint)
A soft paint brush (either a traditional one like this or a foam one like this)
White Card Stock (this is the type I use for crafts with my own kids)
Optional: baby wipes! They make clean up MUCH easier.

How to Make a Mother’s Day Handprint Keepsake Craft

This sweet craft is so simple to make at home or school, even if you’re not artistic! This cute craft makes a great keepsake, or to put next to breakfast as a sweet Mother’s Day card from your little one. Need ideas? This simple recipe for shrimp and grits in the slow cooker makes a great Mother’s Day breakfast, or you could also whip up this simple biscuits and gravy casserole.

First download the free template below and print it out. Using a soft paint brush, apply kid-safe paint to your child’s hand. Gently press their hand down in the space between the two M’s on the paper, making sure their fingers all make contact with with the paper. Pull their hand straight back up.

I recommend wiping your child’s hands off with baby wipes to get most of the paint off before washing them gently with soap and water.

If you love this craft, it would be wonderful if you could share it on social or pin it on Pinterest to help other adults find too.

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Download the Free Printable Mother’s Day Handprint Craft Templates

This is a great craft for homeschool, preschool classroom use and more. You will receive READY-TO-PRINT DIGITAL files in a PDF format that you can print at home or in any local or online print shop! Included is the first sheet with the pink handprint as a model, and a second sheet with a blank space in between the two M’s, for you to create your own.

I recommend printing the craft on plain white card stock for best results, but you can also use construction paper or another type of thick paper. I also recommend saving the printable file to your computer before using.

This DIY Mother’s Day Craft template is free for you to use, but ONLY for personal use. Enter your information below to get yours, and the printable PDF will be emailed to you immediately.

I hope you have so much fun creating this simple DIY Mother’s Day Handprint Craft. All of the special moms in our lives deserve a gift to recognize them, and even something that feels very simple can make a big impact.

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If you enjoyed this craft, be sure to pin it on Pinterest using the image below to make it easier to find next time!