In A Sentimental Mood ( DIY Salt Dough Keepsake Handprint)

Hey Guys! I hope all is well. I wanted to share with you this quick and easy DIY project. Want to know the best part? You probably already have everything that you need in your kitchen to make a keepsake handprint. So what do you need to make the masterpiece?

• 1 cup salt
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 Water
• Rolling pin or glass (to roll)
• Wax paper
• Paint

That's it! Simple right? Right! :-) So the kiddo and I actually did this project for Father's Day. However, anytime is a great time for a sentimental gift. I think there's something special about homemade gifts from children. No one will believe that a four year-old actually picked out that wool blend suit, but getting them in on the action and letting them create, that's truly a way that they can contribute.

*Not sure why I don't have a picture of all the ingredients in the bowl, but pour it all in and mix it all up. You'll end up with a mixture like this:

 

 

I rolled the dough into a ball in order to flatten it in preparation for the handprint. Note: Transferring it from the cutting board didn't work for me. So I tried rolling again with the dough already in the pan with the parchment paper.

Smoothed out the dough more for a better surface. If you have a rolling pin, roll out the dough. No rolling pin? No problem! I actually used a glass cup ;-)

Once the dough was rolled the way I liked, I had my little one do the honors of pressing his hand into the dough, and he was happy to help...tada!

 

I actually tried a couple of different shapes. I liked the oval shape better, but after a few times of starting over, we said forget it--this just had to do! LOL!

 

Once the hand print is in the dough it's time to place it in the oven. Bake your keepsake on 200 degrees for 2 hours. Super easy! And here's the finished product:

A little spray paint  of your choice and it's ready to gift. My husband really liked it :)

 

*If I ever try this project again I think I'll let the mold bake a little longer. Initially, the handprint wasn't as firm as I would have liked, but it hardened over time. Overall, this is a really quick, sentimental, one-of-a-kind gift. If you decide to gift it, I know it will definitely earn you a few smiles.

 

Until the next time guys, XO!