Heart Thumbprint Platter

Make this adorable Heart Thumbprint Platter with your kids’ thumbprints and you’ve got a special Valentine’s Day gift for grandparents, moms, or anyone who loves your children!

So adorable, right? Not only is it darling, but it captures a moment in time that is so fleeting–it won’t be long before their fingerprints will be bigger. I love it. It would also make the perfect gift for grandparents and anyone who loves your kids!

PERFECT FOR VALENTINE’S DAY AND MOTHER’S DAY!

It would also be super cute Valentine’s Day decor–place it on a mantel, or the kitchen counter, on a shelf…anywhere! Think Mother’s Day, birthdays, and other special occasions…an adorable gift! I know any mom or grandma would love to have one of these…or anyone that loves your kids.

SO QUICK & EASY TO DO!

My six kids fit perfectly on this rectangular platter, but you could do round, square, oval, or whatever you like. Wouldn’t a mug be so fun too?  Or a set of plates?  The sky’s the limit! And it’s SO SO easy!  Even if you feel like you’re not a crafter, you can totally do this!

There area also other options instead of a platter…how about adding the heart thumbprints to a planter?  Or mug?  The sky’s the limit!

Make your own Heart Thumbprint Platter

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SUPPLIES:

• • white serving platter
  • glass paint or multi-surface paint that can be cured in the oven and be dishwasher safe
  • sharpie
  • keep a wet rag or damp paper towels on hand

DIRECTIONS: 
1. Decide how you want to lay out the fingerprints and text.  I divided the plate into sixths, and placed a tiny dot of paint where I wanted each fingerprint to go, so the spacing would be as equal as possible.  Sometimes wiggly fingers don’t cooperate completely, but it will be better than doing the whole thing then realizing it’s off center.

2. Place a small amount of paint on a piece of foil or wax paper, carefully dip your child’s finger in the paint, then make two prints to form a heart shape. If you mess up, all you have to do is use the wet rag or damp paper towels and wipe it of, then once it’s dry, you can start over again.  I definitely utilized that option several times!

3.  Use the Sharpie to write the names, date, and any other text you would like.

4.  Follow the curing directions on the paint you used. I used Martha Stewart Glass Paint (Habanero, which I love–it’s a great red!) and I could either oven bake or let it sit for 21 days. I’m super impatient, so I always choose the oven method!  You can find the directions HERE.

If you can’t find Martha Stewart glass paint, you can use a multi-surface craft paint that can be cured in the oven to be dishwasher safe.  Plaid Crafts makes a couple of them, including FolkArt Multi-Surface Paint.  With a multi-surface paint, you HAVE to cure it in the oven, not the 21-day option, if you want it to be safe in the dishwasher.

If you’re worried about it being 100% food safe, then I would either put your fingerprints around the edges instead of the middle, or laying something underneath the food you’re serving.

More ideas for you…

• Handprint Dishtowels
• Less Dishes for Mom! Mother’s Day Gift Idea
• Footprint Stool

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