Mothers everywhere cherish the small handprints of their children. Moms are keenly aware of the passage of time that takes their babies and toddlers and leaves them with fully grown children. There are a number of crafts that can help you to make a keepsake featuring the little handprints that mothers love. Whether you are making a plaque or simply adding painted handprints to a picture, these handprint poems can express the sentiment that every mom feels when caring for their children with those little handprints. So if there is a little person in your Moms (or wife’s) life, why not surprise her with a craft featuring one of these poems and a handprint of the child she loves.
Sometimes you get discouraged, Because I am so small
And always leave my fingerprints, on furniture and walls.
But every day I’m growing -I’ll be grown some day
And all those tiny handprints will surely fade away.
My dirty little handprint, I’ve left on every wall
And on the drawers and tabletops, I’ve really marked them all
But here is one that won’t rub off; I’m giving it to you
Because I am so thankful, for a mother just like you!
These little hands can wave Hello, Or put smudges on the wall
They can fold in prayer, throw a kiss, or reach up so very tall
They’ll clasp your hand for a little stroll, or shape a ball from clay
But most of all, they’ll stay with you, When I’m grown up and far away
Tiny handprints grow so fast, Their awkward groping soon will clasp
A ball, a book a sweetheart’s hand, a diploma, briefcase, a wedding band
Tiny handprints grow so strong; it doesn’t take them very long
To snap a shirt, to paint, to draw, to work hard, to drive a car
Tiny handprints grow to be, a person that is quite unique
A wonderful mix of so many things, with his own feelings, thought and dreams
Tiny handprints grow to rely, on his parents to bring him up just right
His parents pray that when he’s grown, He’ll say their job has been well done
Tiny handprints are ours to love, the sweetest gift from God above
A miracle that never is surpassed, how sad they grow up way too fast.
Here is a handprint craft that can help you showcase your child’s handprints and one of the beautiful poems listed above.
Handprint Plaque-You can make a mold of the child’s handprint in Plaster of Paris and then write one of these poems on the other side, when it is completely dry.
What you will need:
- Plaster of Paris
- Large plastic bowl (like a big cottage cheese container) and stirrer (to mix the plaster)
- An aluminum pie plate or a plastic lid
- A large paper clip
- Disposable plastic gloves
- Permanent marker
Directions for the project: Keep in mind that this is a messy craft, and is best done outside if at all possible. An adult should mix the Plaster of Paris, in the container. Keep in mind that the plaster should be stiff, but also creamy. You should wear gloves when you are doing this. Carefully pour the plaster into a flat container. Have the child quickly make a handprint in the plaster. Wash the child’s hand immediately afterwards. Before the Plaster of Paris completely hardens, push a partly unfolded paper clip into the plaster or use a straw to make a hole in the plaster, in order to be able to hang the plaque. The plaster will be completely dry in about a day, but you can take it out of the molding container after about 20 minutes. When it is completely dry you can write one of the poems on the back.
