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Easy Father's Day crafts for toddlers can be hard to find. No to mention, finding one that is fun, safe, and easy, can sometimes be messy. Here is a great way to make an easy Father's Day craft for toddlers. It's safe, not very messy and something that Dad can cherish forever!

Father's Day Handprints for Toddlers:

What you will need:
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup cornstarch

1/2 cup salt
1/3 cup warm water
1 glass pie plate or any other dish you desire that you is big enough to place both
hands in that can be used as a mold
Pencil or other sharp object in order to write in the dough
12 inches of thin ribbon

Optional:
Food Coloring (can also use Kool-Aid)
Glitter
Jewels
Paints
Or any other craft items to decorate

Mix ingredients together. Add warm water gradually until the mixture can be kneaded into a stiff dough. If the dough is sticky, dust with dry flour.

After creating your dough, dust the inside of the mold (Greasing is not recommend since it may leave grease stains on your finished piece.)

Work mixture into your mold. Leave approximately inch from the top to allow for the rising when printing hands. Smooth the surface and insure that there are no bubbles or air pockets.

Have your child place both hands evenly into the mixture and press down firmly inch. Slowly remove the child's hands.

At this point, use your pencil or sharp object to write a message on the front. Something like "Happy Father's Day" or "I love you Daddy" would do great. After, you you're your message in place. Take your pencil and carefully create a small hole in the top of the piece big enough to slide the ribbon through. During this time you can place beads, jewels, glitter and other craft items on your piece.

Allow at least 48 hours for the clay to dry before removing from the mold. Depending on the depth of your mold, it may take a few extra hours. Once dry, string the ribbon through the hole and tie a not at the end creating a loop for hanging.

After your piece is complete, finish it off with a nice gift bag, tissue paper and beautiful handmade Father's Day card.

Your special Dad will cherish the piece for many years to come. Something like this can be hung on the wall or even put on a plate stand. Many years from now, he will still be able to look at the piece and remember the hands of his little one. This is a great way not only to preserve his special times with his children but a great way to say I love you from the heart!

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