Boot Print Poem – Craft Idea

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Boot Print Poem Craft Idea

Supplies:

• Construction paper, 9 x 12
• White paper w/printed poem, 8 1/2 x 11
• Crayola washable paint, non-toxic (Make sure you use washable, or Daddy will be walking about with colorful soles)
• Paper plates
• Large sponge brush
• Glue stick

Directions:

1. Print poem on white paper.
2. Glue onto colored construction paper to create a bright border. Tip: If you only have standard sized construction paper just scale the poem size down and cut it smaller than 8 1/2 x 11.
3. Add paint to paper plates.  Using a large sponge brush, paint the bottom of Daddies boot with a washable paint and press onto the poem.
4. Tips: Lighter colors work well, as you’re covering the majority of the poem.  Also, a construction boot with minimal paint works best – tread is higher so its easier to see the poem.
5. Using another color, gently press your child’s foot into the paint.  Stamp over the boot print. Again, using minimal paint so it doesn’t get all gloppy.

Poem:

Walk a Little Slower Daddy

“Walk a Little slower, Daddy.” said a little child so small.
I’m following in your footsteps and I don’t want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast, sometimes they’re hard to see;
So walk a little slower Daddy, for you are leading me.

Someday when I’m all grown up, You’re what I want to be.
Then I will have a little child who’ll want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right, and know that I was true;
So, walk a little slower, Daddy, for I must follow you!!

– Bobbie Norman

THANKS Clipper Jodi for Sharing your Finished Product and this Idea!

“Photo quality isn’t the greatest but here it is! I don’t have construction paper so we took a larger sheet of orinter paper, painted the border and attached the saying. Once border is dry I will write ‘fathers day 2014’ in the corner. ” ~ Jodi