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Create a beautiful and meaningful fingerprint keepsake for mom with her child’s one of a kind imprint!
If you want a cute idea for a sentimental Mother’s Day gift that the kids can help personalize, then stick around. We’re sharing a handmade mom gift she will absolutely adore.
Age does not matter as it can suit for a preschool fingerprint activity as well as older kids. Their fingerprints they make on the page will feel like a personalized gift mom could not get anywhere else which makes it so special. It would be fun to put in a frame as well for a cherished fingerprint keepsake.
This Christian Mother’s Day activity is more than just a way to keep little hands busy; it’s an intentional way to say, “I love you!”. As the years pass, those tiny lines and ridges captured in the paint will become more precious than any store-bought gift.
If you are looking for a Christian Sunday school craft idea for Mother’s Day, this would be a fantastic one to complete with the kids to gift to their mom.
Fingerprint art isn’t just a fun art project for kids; it’s a snapshot of a moment in time. How precious to a mother are the little hands she holds throughout childhood. This fingerprint craft captures the height of their fingers and the playfulness of their spirit!
Every mother knows that the most enduring and lasting marks left on a home aren’t the polished floors or the organized shelves; they are the smudges on the windows and the tiny prints on the walls. This Mother’s Day we are leaning into that beautiful chaos. Instead of scrubbing away the evidence of childhood, we are taking those cute little prints and creating a memory mom will cherish forever.
That is what makes this fingerprint craft truly a keepsake for mom. We made this process fast by offering the printable for you to get started. If you are unsure about what a printable is, be sure to check out my guide.
There are two options included to choose from, but they share the same simple instructions.
The first cross reads “ROSE ABOVE THE REST, GOD MADE YOU THE BEST”.
The second-choice cross reads “I would cross the entire garden to find the perfect rose for you”.
Take your pick or make them both!
Mother’s Day Fingerprint Art Supplies:
- Mother’s Day Cross printable template
- white cardstock paper (for durability)
- crayons or markers (optional)
- glue
- scissors
- colorful stamp ink pads
- baby wipes
Fingerprint Keepsake Simple Instructions:
Download & Print the Mother’s Day Cross template out on cardstock paper.
Use colorful ink stamps to add child’s fingerprints to the roses and stems to complete the cross.
Cut out a photo of child’s face to place underneath “love,” or you can get creative by adding child’s handwritten name or give them the option of drawing a picture of themselves.
Lastly, color and cut out the banner attached to this instruction sheet above and glue to the bottom of the cross.
Conclusion
If you do this Mother’s Day fingerprint keepsake with the kids, I would absolutely love to see your art in action! I’ll bet it’s quite adorable! Head over to my etsy and share your creative photos and please leave me a review.
It truly makes my day to see your kids having fun with these activities I share. I know my kids love them as well! Thank you for supporting my small shop and helping children grow through creative play!
Your feedback helps me to continue growing my business and gives me the opportunity to make more crafts just like this one! I thank each and every one of you tremendously.
There’s more to love, be sure to check out my other Christian related printables down below or search the blog for more kids crafts!
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John 3:16 Craft with Fingerprints