I am not the most crafty nor the most creative person around. However, I figured I better start getting my craft on now that I have a little one. For weeks I have been inspired by all the crafty blogs I read. But you see I can be extremely lazy and never got around to it until this week! No judging, got it? I did the best I could with my craft (or lack there of) skills.
I found the original recipe at Homemade Grit, but I quartered the recipe incase I messed up, and you see, I didn’t want to waste all that flour and salt.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup of flour
- 1/4 cup salt
- Just over 1/4 cup of water
*I was able to make two handprints and one footprint.
Mix all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Knead for 15-20 minutes (that’s what it said on the original recipe, not sure how long I did it though).
Roll out the dough until you think it is thin enough. Take a cup, bowl or any shape you have that is big enough for a handprint and/or footprint. I used a mug for the handprint, and bowl for the footprint. I don’t have cookie cutters, because, well, not I only am I not crafty, I am not much of a baker either. I never said I was a Susie homemaker!
Turn the oven on to 300 degrees, and bake the little guys for about 20-30 minutes. Check on them because depending on the thickness depends how long you bake them. Take them out once you think they are ready and let cool. Make sure they are hard because if they are still soft after cooling, there is a good chance, in my opinion they will get moldy. No one want a moldy handprint.
I was pleasantly surprised my first attempt kind of turned out. So, I am going to juice a beet and make a rich red coloured handprint. I will keep you posted on if it will work. Fingers and toes crossed, right?
What do you think? Not bad for a first time crafter?
I am not going to lie when you see my handprint and footprint and then the homemade grits handprint there is a slight difference in the quality. I am going to say that she has been doing this far longer than I have. I guess I just need to work at it before I become the next Marta Stewart!
Happy crafting!
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Those look great! I am definitely not crafty either, but it looks like something even I could try.
Try it, Jocelyn. It is really not that hard!
such a cute idea!
Thanks!!!
I think you did a fab job for a first time crafter! You will have plenty of time to perfect it with your little one so don’t fret!
Thanks,Tiffany!!!
Like I said on G+ you read my mind and inspired some creativity. Thanks!
Oh, and your “submit” button for commenting is genius.
Let me know how it goes! And thanks!!
How cute! Stopping by and following from Lovin’ the #s!
Thank you!
I am SO going to try this – It’ll make a great Xmas present for the parents and in-laws
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That is exactly what I am doing! This was my test
I did one of these with each of my babies!!! LOVE it!
XO, Aimee from ItsOverflowing!
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Thanks! but nothing holidayish at my place right now. We are flying home for the holidays. The apartment looks like it does everyday…boring I know. Next year when we are back home for good we will decorate a little more!
I’m a new follower from Lovin the weekend! These are so cute!
Check out my post on Homemade Snowman Ornaments!
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Thank you so much!
I give you an A for effort Stephanie! I think they are adorable. I love having something to remember the size of their feet and hands.
Thanks Lori!
This was probably my dad’s favorite gift ever from my daughter when she was little.
Great memories! I love that it taught my kid that from the heart is better than from the wallet.
Susan
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I am making some to give away as gifts, too!
What a fun idea! We have used playdough in the past but I love this idea.
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Thanks! It is probably cheaper than play dough…i like cheap and fun!
These are adorable! We went to do hand prints with the girls, too. I was hoping to do them for their birthday, but there’s just been too much going on. We’ll get it done this month though, for sure.
Let me know if you try it and how it works out!
Loving this!
Yours look great – and I’m totally stealing this idea for our “crafty time” this week!!
Thanks Steph; once again, you ROCK!
C.
Thanks, Cee! Let me know how they turn out!
You go mama! I always get disgusted with the blogs about the perfect crafty mamas LOL I love your honesty. We are MARGINALLY crafty at home but mostly we spend as much time as possible outside playing i the dirt and I feel pretty good about that
Great job! Thanks for making it look so doable!
Oh, I am not crafty at all! This is my first attempt at any sort of craft! LOL I love playing outside in the dirt too….
LOVE this, simple yet meaningful and best of all CHEAP!! Thanks so much I am pinning this to Pinterest. This has inspired me to do these as gifts the kids can give to special people in our lives
Thanks! So very cheap!!!
I am so proud of you!!! Look at you, getting all crafty!! And they turned out awesome! My kids would love to do this- and I am thinking that it would be such a good gift for their grandparents! Now you have inspired me to go get crafty.
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Thanks Camille, that is so sweet of you! I always join you guys when I have something to share! I don’t always do a craft or recipe every week, but I should!