Make Treasured Family Keepsakes

Preserve your magical family memories with these DIY keepsakes that double as beautiful decorative home accents.

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Tailor's Tape Growth Chart

Take note of your child's changes in height with a growth chart that's larger than life.

Animal Silhouette Growth Chart

Chart your child's growth with a cute, colorful and crafty wall hanging.

Framed Child's Silhouette

A framed silhouette is a classic keepsake. A digital camera, computer and printer make this centuries-old craft a snap.

From: Marian Parsons

Large Family Portrait

Add a creative touch to cherished family photos with cropping, large format printing and framing.

3D Toy Art

Turn any beloved object or trinket (like a child's plastic toy) into a display-worthy keepsake with a gold or silver leaf application. All you need are leafing sheets, leafing adhesive and a detail paintbrush.

Shadowbox Shoe Art

This updated spin on the traditional "bronzed" baby shoes from John and Sherry Petersik of Young House Love adds unexpected punch to walls.

Shadowbox Shoe Art

All you need to make these baby shoe mementos are a few inexpensive art & craft supplies, then they're suitable for storing and displaying.

Fingerprint Frames

The kids will have a great time making these one-of-a-kind keepsake frames that you'll love, especially when a favorite family photo is included.

Framed Recipe

A framed family recipe card is a lovely nod to dishes that have been passed down through the generations. Plus, you can hang it in the kitchen for easy reference and the frame will protect against spills and splatters.