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Foil Handprint Tiles

For the grandmas' gifts on mothers day we went the traditional route - a handprint craft.   These were inspired by this "tin ceiling tile craft " I did with my VBS kids last summer.  Our Supplies: cardboard (trimmed to size/shape preference), pencil, tacky glue, heavy duty aluminum foil, shoe polish, tissues, packing tape, scissors, and ribbon.  Step #1: use pencil to trace hand onto cardboard Step #2: cover hand prints with tacky glue. i also had the children add their initials. the boys also added claws - i almost said 'no' but figured their grandmas would get a kick out of it.  Step #3:  once the glue has completely dried, cover cardboard with foil and use eraser end of pencil to press foil around glue lines. Step #4: smear shoe polish on top of foil. use a tissue to remove any excess polish.  i found this shoe polish (in a pack of 3) at dollar tree Step #5: if you wish to hang your tile, cut a pi...