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We Love Daddy Hand Print Photo Board

I’ve said many times that I love family pictures-especially of my kids.  They’re growing up way too fast, and I find myself trying to capture them at every fun age and stage so I don’t miss a thing, and so I can always remember what they looked like at each point in their lives.

It works out nicely for me that photos make great gifts, because many of my handmade ones are centered around pictures.  🙂

Two years ago for Father’s Day, I made my husband this fun picture board of the kids that also displays their cute little hand prints.  I based it on THIS idea from “How Does She”.

I of course had to add my baby’s tiny print to it this year.  I didn’t want to leave her out, after all.  🙂

 

 

Their dad absolutely loved the gift and displays it in his office at work so he can stare at his cute kiddos all day when they’re not around in person. 🙂
It’s not a difficult project and though I used my Silhouette to cut the vinyl wording, it can be done without the machine simply by writing “We Love Daddy” by hand or using sticker letters.
Here’s how it’s done:
{MATERIALS}
Rectangular piece of wood (mine measures 20 1/2″ x 7 1/4″), but the size does not have to be exact
Acryllic paint
Mini wooden clothespins
Photos (I used wallet size because I wanted the handprints to be visible)
Vinyl or other lettering
Mod Podge (optional)
Mounting hardware (optional)
{INSTRUCTIONS}
  1. Sand and paint your wood.  Let dry.
  2. Dip the kids’ hands in a different color of paint than you used for the main board and stamp carefully onto the board.  This can be quite tricky, especially with an 8 month old.  🙂  The results will not be perfect.  They’re a little smudged, but are oh-so-cute and represent my kids perfectly.  Let the paint dry completely.  Label each with the child’s name and the year.
  3. Hot glue clothespins to the top of the board and insert photos.
  4. Add your “We Love Daddy” or other wording to the bottom.  I used the “Larger Mime” font.
  5. Mod Podge over the top of the board to seal, if you’d like.
  6. Add your mounting hardware to the back of the board if you’ll be displaying it on the wall.
That’s it!
This could easily be changed to make a perfect gift for grandpas too!

 

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Here’s another fun picture board idea if you’re interested.
Don’t miss out on this fun and simple Father’s Day Gift idea with free printable too!

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  2. Awesome idea! Visiting from the Family Fun link hop! Feel free to link up at our party, too!

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  5. That is a great idea and super doable even for those of us not so crafty - now if my sons weren't 15 and above I might have a go - I guess I'll have to wait it out until grandchildren arrive :)

  6. We just loved this and your blog and we're so glad to have you join us at our One Sharendipity Place Link-up Party this past weekend!! It has been so much fun finding your site and others like yours out there!!
    Thanks again & God bless,
    Sue @ thet2women.com

  7. Christine,
    Love this board and the Grandparent's one. Both would be great gifts! Thanks for sharing. I'm going to follow on GFC, +. I'd love for you to visit my site if you have time. :)
    Gina
    http://ginascraftcorner.blogspot.com
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