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There's something about your child's hand that makes you melt. From the time he wraps it around your pinky finger as a baby to the way he clasps your hand as a child ... it's magic. When we live in those mom moments, we forget that little hand will eventually let go.
We've compiled 9 amazing handprint crafts to do with kids that capture those snapshots in time (so you can hold on to your kid's hand forever).
Would you get the grandparents involved with #9?
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Image via Jill Dubien
This black cat from Meet the Dubiens is spooktacularly simple. All you need is some paper, paint, and craft foam to make the purrfect handprint Halloween craft.
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Image via Crafts by Courtney
If spiders are more your Halloween handprint scene, you can try this creepy crawly craft. All you need is some canvas (or card stock), paint, and googly eyes to make super cute spiders. Never thought super cute and spiders would be used in the same sentence ... but aren't they adorable?
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Image via Jill Dubien
There's something about googly eyes that make kids go crazy. For this craft, you'll need some of those (yay!), paper, and paint to make distinct handprint turkeys suitable for your Thanksgiving centerpiece this year. Head on over to Meet the Dubiens for details.
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Image via Cheap Crafty Mama
How about a clay handprint project from Cheap Crafty Mama? Yeah, it will be a little messy but so worth it! All you need is clay, some paint, and ribbon, and -- voila! -- you have a homemade Christmas ornament to put on your tree.
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Dipping your child's hand in whipped topping is a good idea, according to Mommy Dish. You can personalize dessert for Daddy with your child's handprint (accentuated with chocolate shavings). It's a win-win ... an activity to keep your kid busy and a special treat for a special someone!
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Image via Night Owl/Glued to My Crafts
OMG. This Lorax handprint from Glued to My Crafts -- with paper plates -- is beyond adorable. And using tissue paper for anything is always fun (kids love anything remotely noisy, right?).
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Image via I Am Mama Hear Me Roar
Some crafts are seriously framable (not in an "I love everything you make" type of way). This 3-D handprint craft from I Am Mama Hear Me Roar is downloadable. It would look great in any nursery.
More from The Stir: 12 Clever Crafts Featuring Baby's Footprints
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Marlin and Dory made out of your kids' handprints. Seaweed made out of their fingerprints. How fun does that sound? If your kids are Finding Nemo fans, they will love this project from Crafts by Courtney (you'll love it too because it's easy and inexpensive).
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Image via Blessings Overflowing
This handprint craft from Blessings Overflowing involves the grandparents. It's a meaningful family tree made from handprints from three generations ... definitely hang-worthy in any house.
