I've always wanted to do a keepsake for Javier. You know, first time mom stuff to remind you of milestones and whatnots your child goes/will go through. I saw a handprint canvas kit in 2012 at Rustans, but they were just too pricey. I made a promise to myself I'd save up for it but never got around to doing that.
A couple of weeks ago, I decided to head to National Bookstore and check out the price of a canvas. It was cheaper than I thought so I bought one. I figured I could just DIY the whole thing. There's only one problem though, DIYs and I are not friends. Either I get too ambitious with it or it gets too boring to finish. So yeah, I spent 30 minutes at the bookstore deciding whether or not I would do it.
This is probably one of the easiest and cheapest DIYs I have ever conquered. And yes, I'm pretty happy with the results. For anyone else who wanted to do the same, here's a short tutorial how to pull it off.
What you'll need:
-canvas, size of your choice - I got an 8 inch by10 inch
-acrylic paint of your choice - if you're happy with a white canvas, just buy 1 tub. If you want to change the color, like I did, get two tubs of paint in contrasting shades.
-paint brush
1. Lay the canvas on a flat surface. (If you prefer to do the handprint on a white canvas, skip this and proceed to number 4) Be sure to cover the surface with old newspaper or whatever protective material you can find against your floor or surface. Acrylic paint isn't washable so take extra caution when using it.
2. Start painting your canvas. All of it including the sides. I didn't expect my brown paint to be light so I applied another coat. According to my tub, it says wait for 30 minutes before applying another coat. Check your brand's/tub's instructions.
3. Let dry for at least 24 hours before you proceed with the handprints.
4. Pour your other acrylic paint on a small dish (preferably where you can fit your child's hand).
5. For really young children/toddlers, it's recommended to practice this step on paper or other material. Dip hand/s on the paint. Press evenly on surface/canvas. Release after a few seconds.
6. Let dry. Once dried, hang on your wall or display in your mantle or table.
And that's it!
A couple of weeks ago, I decided to head to National Bookstore and check out the price of a canvas. It was cheaper than I thought so I bought one. I figured I could just DIY the whole thing. There's only one problem though, DIYs and I are not friends. Either I get too ambitious with it or it gets too boring to finish. So yeah, I spent 30 minutes at the bookstore deciding whether or not I would do it.
This is probably one of the easiest and cheapest DIYs I have ever conquered. And yes, I'm pretty happy with the results. For anyone else who wanted to do the same, here's a short tutorial how to pull it off.
-canvas, size of your choice - I got an 8 inch by10 inch
-acrylic paint of your choice - if you're happy with a white canvas, just buy 1 tub. If you want to change the color, like I did, get two tubs of paint in contrasting shades.
-paint brush
1. Lay the canvas on a flat surface. (If you prefer to do the handprint on a white canvas, skip this and proceed to number 4) Be sure to cover the surface with old newspaper or whatever protective material you can find against your floor or surface. Acrylic paint isn't washable so take extra caution when using it.
2. Start painting your canvas. All of it including the sides. I didn't expect my brown paint to be light so I applied another coat. According to my tub, it says wait for 30 minutes before applying another coat. Check your brand's/tub's instructions.
3. Let dry for at least 24 hours before you proceed with the handprints.
4. Pour your other acrylic paint on a small dish (preferably where you can fit your child's hand).
5. For really young children/toddlers, it's recommended to practice this step on paper or other material. Dip hand/s on the paint. Press evenly on surface/canvas. Release after a few seconds.
6. Let dry. Once dried, hang on your wall or display in your mantle or table.
And that's it!
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