Here is a little Mother’s Day idea that’s really quick and simple. I made them last year for myself, my mom and my mother-in-law. I still wear mine and compliments on it every time I wear it, mostly from mom’s, but whatever. I like it. 🙂
What you need:
*Fimo, Sculptey or some other kind of oven bake-able clay.
(lots of colors to choose from at Hobby Lobby or Michaels – I chose white so it would look like the traditional plaster hand print art – but they even have silver, which might look really cool.)
*an oven
*kid fingers
What you do:
Take a pinch of the clay and smoosh it around in your hands to warm it up.
Roll a ball and then mold it into the shape you want for your pendant.
Have your child press their finger into it. Repeat with other kids if you have ’em.
Make a hole at the top with a toothpick so you can thread a ribbon or ring through later.
Bake according to instructions.
Done and done.
It’s easy to start over if the fingerprint doesn’t look quite right. We did it a few times to get it looking good. I like how two fingerprints kind of looks like a heart.
I haven’t sprayed it with clear stuff yet, but it’s not a bad idea.
Awesome tutorial, linked up with you via blog hop at Rhinestone Beagle. Officially following you – loving your posts.. Off to indulge in more.. Hope you can stop by sometime.. TY – Marilyn from http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com
That is just brilliant! I am going to make these with my children today. I’m following you now…haha…that sounds creepy. 🙂
~Macy
http://www.craftyconfessions.com
I love this! It gives me a great excuse to stop by Hobby Lobby this afternoon. For some reason, your followers section is showing up blank for me, but as soon as I can, I’ll be your newest follower! I found you at Rhinestone Beagle’s linky party. Hope you have a wonderful day! 🙂
Great idea! I want to make one for myself!
oooooohhhhhhhhhhhh! Sounds like a perfect gift for Granny V!!
I just found your blog and am your newest follower. This necklace is just perfect! I love this idea and your fabulously inspirational blog. Thanks for the tips.
how precious!
Thanks for linking up to Make & Share. Good News! I found a thumbnail linky and updated it with your blog post.
That is absolutely adorable!!
I love this! I’m adding it to my to do list.
What a lovely idea! I would totally do this for my mom…if she wore jewelery. :0)