How to… DIY for less: Handprints and footprints

Parents just love records of their baby and children’s hand and footprints. Baby boutiques often sell pricey sets for parents to make these at home.

DIY for less, by buying a budget canvas and child friendly non-toxic paint. If you go wrong or end up with a mess, for practically pennies, you can start all over again.

Priced up at Wilkinson, this Artist’s Stretched Canvas sized 40x30cm is just £2.50.

For the print, this Colour Time Ready Mixed Blue Paint is just 87 pence.

Make sure you get child friendly non-toxic paint. Use caution, but most paint will say suitable for ages three plus due to the danger of choking on small parts of the container.