For an art project keepsake, create handprint art that will capture your child’s small hand print for a moment in time. Even babies can participate in this project as long as there’s a willing adult ready to guide his or her precious hand to paper (and clean up the mess).
Determine what you hope to accomplish with this project. Do you want to create a single piece to give to a grandparent or relative or are you planning to track your child’s hand size through time using artful designs?
Choose your designs. How will you create art from your child’s handprint? Will you turn his or her chubby print into swimming fish or animals or perhaps re-create the alphabet? Have a design game plan ahead of time and even sketch out how it will look.
Decide if your child is ready to participate. Although even a baby can make handprint art, be sure your child is in the right frame of mind and whether the project will be more of a difficult task rather than a enjoyable experience.
Identify who will help you with the project. Especially if you are doing the project with a child under the age of 3; you will need a helper to keep supplies in check and be ready for any unanticipated surprises (such as a tantrum or meltdown).
Consider what type of project you plan to create. Although creating a simple paint to paper art project can be easily done, you may want to design something more permanent, possibly using clay or even plaster. Take your child’s age, time commitment and supplies into consideration before deciding which art project you will attempt.
Imagine the ultimate goals. Are you planning a series of handprint art posters or is this a momentary piece, capturing his or her handprint during infancy? Knowing how you plan to use the art will help you determine the supplies and how you will display or use the piece. For example, if you plan to create a series and track your child’s development you may want to create small cards with your child’s hand and mount them to a long piece of tag board.
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