Baby Handprint Poem

Posted by Kenny on March 11, 2009

A baby handprint poem is a project that a baby and a parent can enjoy.  It is a keepsake that can last a life time to show the love the bond between a mother and there baby.  It also makes a great gift for friends and family.

First off, I want to say that this is going to be a messy project so if you have clothes that you would not want to get dirty on go ahead and change.

Supplies Needed:

• A bowl of water
• Finger paint
• A old shirt for your child for painting
• A picture of your child
• Glue
• A frame

'Baby's Scan' Photo/Picture Frame 5 x 3.5"

Have you ever wondered what to do with your very special baby scan photo? This 'Baby Scan' photo frame is a great way to keep it safe and have it displayed instead of being put in a drawer or at the bottom of a handbag! The satin silver color Baby Scan Photo Frame has a matt brushed aluminium finish. At the bottom of the photo frame is the words 'Baby Scan'.  Approximate Measurements W: 14cm H: 13cm D: 1cm

Now before you get started you want to go and find a poem that speaks to your heart about the LOVE for your child.  There a lot of free poems to be found on the internet.  These are a few that I found while writing this article.  I found them at here (http://www.scrapbook.com/poems/cat/7.html). Be sure to read any disclaimer or copyright information that is posted along side the poem that you choose.   If you want you can copy any one of these poems from me.

Poem 1 : The miracle of love

Before you were conceived I wanted you
Before you were born I loved you
Before you were here an hour I would die for you
This is the miracle of love.

Poem 2: A Parent's Love

I sit here and watch
You grow day by day
And I often wonder
The words that I’ll say

What tidbits of wisdom
Will I impart
Will I remember
To share my heart

I plan to be there
To teach you to drive
To help you reach for
The goals that you strive

The day that you marry
I want to be there
To witness the joy
Of the love that you share

But until that day comes
I hope that you know

How much you are loved
Each day as you grow.

By Darla Foster

Poem 3: Baby Feet

My sweet, adorable babies' feet
Why are baby feet so neat?
They're precious and new and oh so sweet,
My little ones' dear little feet.
And now I make this print of your little toes...
So in years from now we all will know
How precious and tiny one day you two were
And how proud we are that we can see
Those little feet grow to be the best they could be!

Once you have the poem it is time to move onto the next step.  At the end of the poem place the date and a message to your child.  Something like "Love [ Child's Name]".  Like I said in the beginning this is going to be a messy project so it may be a good idea to print out three or four copies in case there is a mistake.

Now take the baby handprint poem and place that on a table with a lot of room.  Don't put the paint on the table or the bowl of water.  The baby may kick either off the table making a huge mess.  Take the finger paint and place a good amount on your childs hands and fingers.  Place the hands of your baby on the paper with the poem at the exact place that you want it to appear. It might take several tries before you get it right so be sure to bring your patience.

Once the baby handprint has been imprinted on the paper be sure to rinse the remaining paint off your childs hands immediatly.  This is what the bowl of water is for.  Now take the picture and glue it to the corner of the paper.  Clean up any excess glue that may run from the sides of the picture.

You are now finished.  All is needed now is a chance for the poem to dry.  Put the poem up so that no one can get to it during this stage.  For the final touch frame the poem and hang it in your favorite spot.  You now have a baby handprint poem ready to show all of your friends.

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Posted by Kenny on March 11, 2009

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Baby Hand Print Casting

Posted by Kenny on March 10, 2009

Baby hand print casting is the art of having a cast made of your babies hands.  I don't know about you but I want to be able to relive my child's birth.  I want to relive the first years of my child being on this earth.  I also want to be able to share the first few years with family and my close friends.  A baby hand print casting kit gives me the option to provide a way to show others what a great infant newborn I have gained.

So how does a baby hand print casting work?

Casting is not a new craft.  Casting has been around since the roman era.  When plaster statues were erected to show the likeness of past and present leaders.  Even during this time it was common to have a infants feet or hands cast to commemorate the birth.  The baby handprint craft has not died in this time and age.  But it has expanded to casting the feet and to the belly cast of a pregnant mother.

Casting makes a great gift

What would make a grandmother more happy than having a mold cast done of there grand daughter or son hand.  Grand mothers love gifts of this sort.  It is a way for them to take home a part of the infant newborn.  It is also a great keepsake for them to show off to all of there friends.

Casting Kit with Wooden Base

Our wonderful 3D Casting Kit supplied with a beautiful wooden base to display them on. Our easy to use 3D Casting Kit enables you to create a life size replica of your baby's hand or foot down to the very last detail  the skin texture; their little nails and each crease and wrinkle. The ultimate keepsake of your little one! We also offer a unique guarantee where we will send you a free refill if you are not happy with your original casting - you just pay for the postage! Our casting kits now come beautiful presented in organza bags making them perfect for a special gift! We also feel this is much more environmentally friendly way to package our kits - we hope you agree! Our 3D casting material kit contains: Molding gel (enough to create three casts) Casting stone (enough to create three casts) 3 Casting Bags

Baby Casting Kit with Solid Wood Photo Frame

Growing more & more popular these baby casting kits are a unique gift idea for new parent or as a christening gift.

The specially made deep rebate frame will hold up to 2 casts of a baby under 1 year old on average as well as a 6"x4" photo.

Do's and Don't when purchasing a Baby hand print casting kit.

Don't get a kit that does not have a sturdy frame.  There are plenty of kits that just come with the plaster to create the mold of your child's hand.  Try to get a kit that comes with everything that you would need to make a quality casting.  Trying to find a frame that can fit the casting could be the hardest part of this entire process.  But if you get the right materials in the beginning, it should not any issues.

Baby Casting Kit with Solid Wood Frame

Create a baby keepsake with a baby casting kit from Creative Castings Ltd.

Perfect as new baby gifts, christening or bapitsm gifts the kit includes all the materials needed to create you 3D lifecasts at home & frame them.

Baby Handprint Frame

Posted by Kenny on March 10, 2009

The birth of a child is one of a parents happiest moments in life.  A new life has come into this world to bring joy and comfort to parents and family alike.  Now that the baby is here it is time to put together keepsakes to celebrate the birth of this new child.  Something that can remind you and family of the moment that each of you shared.  Casting the childs hands and feet is a great start along with pictures.

Casting a babies hands and feet is made easy by baby handprint kits.  That is the easy part.  Most kits come with a baby with a baby handprint frame or a baby footprint frame depending on the type of kit that was brought.  Both kits are fairly that same and either kit is interchangeable.

Another option is a baby ink footprint kit.  Instead of putting a child's hand or feet in plaster just lay the hand in a baby ink mate and place it on the keepsake sheet.  The babies foot implant should be directly on the keepsake.

Large Baby Photo & Hand/Foot Imprint Impression Picture Kit

LARGE PHOTO & IMPRINT KIT. 9x13". Blue or Pink backboards are included. This easy to produce impression kit allows you to make two separate impressions of your baby's feet or hands (up to eight months old), and frame it together with a photo in the hand-made wooden display frame. Alternatively, use for one handprint of a child up to about 5 years old. Hangs on a wall or sits on a desk, shelf or mantlepiece. The Imprint Dough is non-toxic and is especially formulated to be much softer than clay. There is no baking involved, this dough is air drying. A pink and blue backboard are included. Full instructions included. Supplied in a colourful gift box.

Baby Casting Kit with Solid Wood Frame

Create a baby keepsake with a baby casting kit from Creative Castings Ltd.

Perfect as new baby gifts, christening or bapitsm gifts the kit includes all the materials needed to create you 3D lifecasts at home & frame them.

Kit includes:

Baby Casting Kit including solid wood frame, Material for up to 8 baby feet/hand casts, Bronze, silver & gold paint, and full color instructions.

Baby Casting Kit - extra large photo frame

Three apertures & many display options make this our most popular gift. The 16"x10" frame is our largest & gives plenty of room for multiple baby casts or individual bigger casts. The casting kit comes in a glossy box complete with instructions, 3 paints & enough material to create up to 8 baby casts of a child up to 1 year old or 3/4 of an older child.