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DIY Canada Day Footprint and Handprint Shirts for Babies and Kids

Do you attend a party on Canada Day?  Every July 1st, our kids get new tshirts to wear to our annual fireworks event.  We usually hit the mall and find a store that has the best prices on a shirt for this ONE day each year.... seems crazy to buy a shirt for one day, right?

 

So, this year, we decided to make them instead! 

 

make your own Canada Day tshirt

 

make your own Canada Day onesie for baby

Materials:

plain white tshirt or baby onesie (found at craft stores or discount stores)

red fabric paint

 

Directions:

1.  Paint your hands with red paint.  Painting baby's feet might be the easiest!

 

2.  Put a piece of cardboard side the shirt, between the front and the back so that paint doesn't transfer. 

 

3.  Put the handprint in the centre of the shirt.

 

4.  Create the Canadian Flag by painting red rectangles on either side of the print.

 

5.  Let it dry, then wear it to your own Canada Day festivities or create your own July 1st party with these fun crafts and decoration for kids of all ages.

 

Thanks for the great photos, momstown Edmonton!

Posted by momstown team on 05/16/2013 - 20:11
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How to get the Perfect Baby Handprint

We turned to momstown Edmonton to learn the best tips on how to get the PERFECT baby handprint.  At momstown, we are experts at creating beautiful keepsakes crafts at our Baby Basics Program.  Handprint crafts are adorable and moms love to capture those tiny fingers at every stage!

tips for baby handprints

 

The issue with handprints is babies just love holding their tiny (and curiously strong) fists closed as soon a drop of paint touches them!  We've all tried to pry those little fingers open and sometimes it's just end up as blob of paint that doesn't even come close to resembling a handprint.


Here are some tips for getting those little handprints perfect every time:

 

1) Use a wipeable surface - Eventually you will get that hand print even if it's not perfect! Plates are great for that! You can attempt the hand print over and over until you get one that comes close to resembling a hand.

 

2)Wait till baby is sleeping -  Babies are pretty heavy sleepers and getting that handprint while they sleep is a great option!

 

3)  Trace the hand - When push comes to shove and you need the handprint to turn out the first time (like T shirt, etc.) you've gotta cheat a little. Trace the baby's hand so you still get the size of their hand to capture the moment in time. Then dip the traced hand print in the paint and Voila! This is also a good idea if using something that typically stains the fingers like acrylic paint.

 

4)  If all else fails, resort to the feet -  Footprints are MUCH easier and just as cute!

 

To learn more about the Baby Basics program, check here.

 

We have the best hand and footprint crafts, like Canada Day tshirts and Butterfly flowerpots. 

 

Read more of momstown Edmonton's great ideas and crafts on their blog.

 

Posted by momstown team on 05/16/2013 - 19:42
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Butterfly Footprint for Mother's Day

This week momstown Burlington Baby Basics got together to make a spring inspired butterfly footprint craft.  It's PERFECT for Mother's Day - and the moms got to keep one for themselves, and made an extra for Grandma!

 

Want to make your own butterfly footprint?  We've got a butterfly poem, a butterfly template and some tips for you below.

butterfly footprint

 

butterfly footprint crafts

 

Tip 1:  Try using a heavier weight paper - like cardstock, but NOT construction paper - which can tend to suck up the paint

 

Tip 2:  Use a clipboard - and bring the paper to baby's foot - not baby's foot to the paper.

 

Tip 3:  Place baby on the a cushioned flat surface, with head facing away from you, so you have easy access to their feet.

 

Tip 4:  One foot at a time!  Don't paint both at the same time - trust us - this craft can be messy enough!

 

Tip 5:  Use your hand to press the centre of baby's foot.  Those babies with high insteps sometimes take a little work to get a cute footprint.

 

Tip 6:  Take this craft to the next level and create the butterfly on the side of a dollar store flower pot- what a lovely gift for mom or grandma!

butterfly footprint gift

Butterfly Poem:

 

May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun.

And find your shoulder to light on.

To bring you luck, happiness and riches.

Today, tomorrow and beyond.

--Irish Blessing

 

footprint butterflies for mom

 

 

 

Happy Mother's Day!

Posted by momstown team on 05/03/2013 - 11:29
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Bunny Craft with Baby's Footprint and Handprint

Want a quick and simple Preschool Easter Craft? 

 

Here are two easy Easter Craft ideas, using the same base.  We’ve got a Easter Bunny footprint craft (perfect for little ones), and an Easter Bunny handprint craft (great for preschoolers). 

 

Bunny Footprint Craft for little ones:

bunny footprint craft


Materials Needed:


White washable paint
Construction paper
Dollar Store Stickers
White Bunny Cut Out (use oval for body)

 

1. Glue Bunny outline to the middle of the construction paper.

2.  Paint baby's feet with white paint and stamp it beside the bunny body.

3.  Let it dry, then use stickers or markers to draw baskets and eggs for Easter.

 

bunny head cut out for kid's craftsBunny Footprint Craft for bigger kids:

 

bunny handprint craft

 

 

Materials Needed:


Green washable paint
Construction paper
Dollar Store Stickers
White Bunny Cut Out (use oval for body)

 

1.  Glue Bunny outline to the middle of the construction paper.

2.  Paint your child's hand with green paint and stamp it several times across the bottom of the paper to look like grass.

3.  Let it dry, then use stickers or markers to draw baskets and eggs for Easter.

 

Happy Easter from momstown Burlington

 

Posted by momstown team on 03/21/2013 - 16:42
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6 Fun Family Crafts and Activities for Family Day

Family Day is around the corner and we are thankful for this day to celebrate our families and spend quality time together!

 

This February set some time aside this Family day to do some fun crafts and activities to bring your family even closer together.  How often do you have everyone at the table to create a family masterpiece?

 

1.  Go to a "Make your Own" Pottery store and make a family plate with handprints or names.

handprint pottery

 

2.  Trace the hands of everyone in your family to make a poster, family tree, hand flowers or mural for your house.

 family day craft ideas

 

3.  Play "My Favourites" with your kids.  Write out questions and go around the table asking and answering questions about your family's favourite colours, animals, foods, movies, books.  You'll be surprised at what you learn about each other!  After you have the answers, older kids can create a Family word search with everyone's names and favourite things! Or print off a family word search and help kids recognize the words.

 

4. Plan and prepare and family dinner together!  Everyone gets to choose a dish or a course and every pitches in to help make it (if you plan ahead, you can also all shop for ingredients too)!  Be sure to check out our family-friendly meals and ideas for cooking with kids when you are looking for suggestions!

 family day ideas

 

 5.  Family Dance Party!  Take turns showing off your best dance moves and teaching them to the other family members.  Let each person pick their favourite song and put on a performance.  This is a great way to stay active together and have some laughs.  Create a memorable moment by teaching your kids how to slow dance- they can even watch mommy and daddy!

 

6.  Get outside and have fun; take a hike, make a snowman together, or hit the tobaggan hills!  Need some new ideas?  Here are some fun ways to have family time in the snow!

 

 

Happy Family Day!

 

Posted by Mom of Boys on 02/03/2013 - 14:49
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Silly Handprint Monster Craft

How do you beat the winter blahs?  That's easy just get "Silly" with momstown Burlington.  Follow these simple directions and not only will you be left laughing - but you'll have a cute keepsake craft!

 

 silly handprint monsters


 

Materials Needed:

Washable Paint
Sponge or paintbrush
Paper or Canvas
Construction Paper or Cardstock
Black Magic Marker
Optional:  Googly Eyes

 

1.  Using the washable paint, and sponge or paintbrush - help child to paint palm and several fingers (but not all).  Try painting half a finger, whole fingers or just one.  Experiment and see which makes the cutest monster.

 

2.  Press hand onto paper or canvas.  Be sure not to wiggle hand.  Be sure to press whole palm down.

 

silly handprint monsters

 

3.  While paint is drying.  Use construction paper to cut out circles for eyes.  We used white, but you can use other colors - after all they are monsters!  We also cut out a tongue and some teeth.  You could try antennae, warts, moustaches or mouths!

 

4.  Use marker to draw pupil on eye, and detail to monster!  Glue on eyes.  Alternatively use googly eyes - or a combination of both!

 

5.  Check out your cute creation!

 

silly handprint monsters

Posted by momstown team on 01/06/2013 - 23:41
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