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December 18, 2018 · Updated July 15, 2020 · Leave a Comment

“LOVE” Kids Handprint Coat Rack

Easy DIY & Craft Ideas· Kids Crafts

This “LOVE” Kids Footprint and Handprint Coat Rack is an adorable keepsake gift or personalized touch to your home decor! (Plus it’s functional!)

“LOVE” Kids Footprint & Handprint Coat Rack

I was feeling crafty around Christmas time and saw a fun and do-able idea on a mommy message board. One mom had painted the letters “L” and “E” on the left and right sides of a piece of wood, and used her baby’s hand print to make the “O” and foot prints to make the “V.” When you looked at it all together, it appeared to spell “LOVE.”  Super cute!

I decided to use this inspiration to create a footprint and handprint coat rack for our home, and I also made a couple similar items as Christmas gifts for family.

This DIY LOVE coat rack is a fun & simple craft project that is great for kids and makes the perfect personalized gift for family and friends!

What you need to make this LOVE Footprint & Handprint Coat Rack:

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  • Wooden Coat Rack (I used one that was pre-made)
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Small craft paint roller
  • Drywall anchors

How to Make a LOVE Handprint Coat Rack Craft

If you’re handy, you could design your own coat rack, but to save time I bought mine.

The pre-painted coat rack pictured above is from a local craft store, but I found this similar Wooden Coat Rack available on Amazon if you’d like to re-create this project.

To Apply the Paint:

I recommend buying a small foam roller to apply the paint to your kid’s hands and feet — it will make the whole process a lot easier and slightly less messy (no dripping).

TIP: Have a damp towel or baby wipes on hand to immediately wipe off excess paint — it comes off very easily if you clean right away.

I used acrylic paint for this project — it cleans right off skin and dries quickly on the wood. The whole project cost about $25 and took only 30 minutes or so. My oldest daughter was a pro — her handprint looks stellar! The baby, of course, was a little wiggly, so her feet are slightly smeared, but I was still happy with the result!

To Hang the Coat Rack:

I actually hung it myself as well with two Drywall Anchors and a screwdriver. Not the most fun part, but I was able to get it done in about 5 minutes. The anchors say they can support up to 50 pounds and the coat rack itself is very sturdy, so it can hold plenty of items. I’ve got multiple jackets and even the Ergo carrier ready to go by our door now.

This would be a lovely addition to your own home, or the perfect keepsake gift for family and friends!

More of our favorite kids handprint crafts:

This Wooden American Flag is an easy kids craft that adds an special touch to holiday decor. Makes an adorable keepsake gifts for family & friends!

Paint Stick American Flag Handprint Craft for Kids

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Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
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