{Hope for the Home} Linky Party: Love Hand and Footprints

For this week’s Hope for the Home linky party, I have a cute, simple, and inexpensive craft for you!  It would be the perfect Valentine’s Day present for your children’s’ grandparents.

I started with a 1”x8” board that was about 24 inches long. Be sure to sand the rough edges so your littles won't end up with splinters!

I gave it two quick coats of paint in Cherry Cobbler.

In order to figure out the spacing for the hand and footprints, I traced the “L” (Pharmacy font size 515) and the “e” (Pharmacy font size 492) onto my board with a ball-point pen.  I simply traced over the letters that I had printed out on my computer, which made a little indention on the board.

Next, using white paint, I painted my little guy’s hand and pressed it on the board to form the “o” and my little baby girl’s feet to form the “v”.  After their hand and footprints were complete, I simply filled in the “L” and “e” with the same white acrylic paint using a small paint brush.

I love having this on my mantel of the great and wonderful blessings that the Lord has given our little family!

Go here for more ways to make God apart of your everyday life and home, and be sure to link up your own ideas below!

About the Author: MJ Smith has her little corner of the internet to document her family, their home and their adventures - and any crafting that occurs along the way - over at 517 Creations. She has the greatest job in the world: being a stay-at-home momma of a wild and wonderful little boy and a sweet little girl, and is married to Scott, a pastor, which often makes for such a fun (and crazy) life!

Now, it's your turn! Link up your own ideas for making God apart of your everyday life and home! It could be a craft, recipe, DIY tutorial, piece of decor for your home, devotional thought, object lesson, inspirational printable...the possibilities are endless!

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2.	Free Chalkboard LOVE Printables	26.	The Ministry of Presence	50.	Family Purpose Statement {chalkboard}
3.	Jesus Ribbon Garland and Christmas Card Prayers	27.	A Moments Peace	51.	Abbey Lewis
4.	Free Scripture Printable: Jeremiah 29:11	28.	Devotionals for Families	52.	Rebekah @ Journeying Outside My Box
5.	Free Scripture Wallpaper for your iPhone	29.	Venturing into the Unfamiliar + Free Printable	53.	Faith + Free Printable
6.	No More Perfect Moms	30.	A few thoughts on the mini-series The Bible	54.	Simple Celtic Square Tutorial
7.	buying milk made me cry	31.	Mia / Wisdom: Sanctified Common Sense	55.	Relish the Charms Printable
8.	Digital Software Giveaway!	32.	Date your Husband	56.	The Picture-Smart Bible
9.	Valentine Ideas	33.	DIY Chalkboard Birthday Crown	57.	Free Scripture Printable: The One My Soul Loves
10.	XOXO Argyle Wreath!	34.	10,000 Reasons Printable	58.	7 Creative Ways to Display Scripture in Your Home
11.	DIY Valentine Bubbles: Spreading God's Love	35.	15 Kids Easter Crafts	59.	Ten MORE Top ABC Coloring Sets
12.	Live Love	36.	Easter Craft for Kids: The Resurrection	60.	A Real Relationship with God - Can We Be Real?
13.	Free Scripture Printable: Love Never Fails	37.	A Beautiful Morning @ The Prudent Pantry	61.	Dear Weary Mom {Don't Get Up. Not This Time.}
14.	Love One Another Family Focus	38.	12 Ways to Make Easter About Jesus	62.	Chasing Joy
15.	Teacher Valentine Gift	39.	Spring Mantel	63.	I am Fearfully & Wonderfully Made
16.	Valentine's Day Prayers	40.	Amanda	64.	A New Beginning
17.	Love Hand and Foot Prints	41.	12 Skin Care Recipes Using Coconut Oil	65.	5 Things I Learned From Real Marriage
18.	1000 Little Blessings	42.	Resurrection Rolls	66.	A Quiet Soul
19.	UNITE in Trying Times!	43.	Hand Print Easter Lamb	67.	It Really Isn't the Mess
20.	Fear is a Liar! Free Printable	44.	Free Scripture Printable: A New Creation	68.	Brutally Honest
21.	10 Things I Teach My Daughters about Boys	45.	Look Good While Rescuing Families from Poverty	69.	Marriage is Only Momentary
22.	God Made it A to Z for preschool	46.	12 Activities for Keeping Easter Alive All Year Long	70.	Being Masculine in Marriage
23.	Home Is Where The Heart Is Photo Display	47.	Free Scripture Printable: Rest for the Weary
24.	God's Word is a Treasure - Letter X Lesson	48.	the stones: thoughts on marriage

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