Footprint Stamp

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There's something inherently, heart-squeezingly adorable about babies' feet. Capitalize on those tiny toes by sneaking a footprint (really, Baby won't mind) and turning it into a rubber stamp that's just right for making holiday cards and gift tags for all her admirers.

Prep Time: 1 to 2 weeks
What you need:
	Nontoxic, washable tempera paint Paper plate Small roller brush or sponge
Seasons: Year round
Materials: card stock, paints
Instructions:
1.	To make a footprint, squirt a blob of nontoxic, washable tempera paint onto a paper plate and soak up the paint with a small roller brush or slightly dampened sponge. With the baby sitting in her car seat or a bouncy seat, paint her foot with the roller or press her foot onto the sponge (picture a rubber stamp and an ink pad) and then, firmly, press her foot onto a piece of stiff paper, such as card stock or watercolor paper. If your baby's solid on her feet, you can even let her step right onto the sponge and then onto the paper.
2.	Take the footprint to a stationery shop and ask them to make it into a rubber stamp (it should take less than 2 weeks and cost between $15 and $25, depending on the size). Use it to make gift tags, cards, gift wrap, and thank-you notes.