Hand Prints

Poll the parents around you, and you'll discover that nine out of 10 have an item that showcases a child's hand- or footprint. Our personal favorite is a dishcloth and pot holder set stamped with the kids' handprints. It's a surefire hit for grandparents, and easy for even the youngest children to make.

MATERIALS
Fabric paints
Paintbrushes
Solid-color dish towel or oven mitt

Your children can use a brush to coat their palms with paint. It's best to practice making a print on a paper plate, just to get the hang of it. Then do the real thing on the dish towel and mitt. The truly creative can go wild: think of green handprinted wreaths with tiny-toed red bows, or a menorah with yellow-fingered flames. Add names and the date with a fabric pen and follow the manufacturer's instructions to heat-set the paint.