PRINTABLE CRAFTS HELP & FAQ
Welcome to the Mr. Mintz Printable Crafts Help & FAQ page! Here you’ll find quick answers about downloading, printing, and personalizing printable crafts for kids, including handprint art, classroom projects, and paper crafts for holidays and seasons. Learn what paper and paint to use, how to print at home or school, and how to customize each template with your child’s name or footprint.
Helpful Answers About Mr. Mintz Printable Crafts for Kids and Classrooms
Right after checkout, you’ll see a download link on the confirmation page and receive it by email.
If you don’t see the email, please check your Spam or Promotions folder.
Still missing? Try again on a desktop browser (Chrome or Safari) with Wi-Fi.
If it still doesn’t appear, email us at support@mr-mintz.com, and we’ll resend your files (PDF or JPG) within 24 hours.
You can print on regular white paper (≈100 gsm) — perfect for everyday or classroom use.
For keepsakes or framed crafts, use thicker paper or light cardstock for durability.
Plain home printers work great — no special settings required.
Use washable, non-toxic gouache or kids’ finger paint.
Avoid acrylics — they dry too quickly.
Keep wet wipes, water, and soap nearby for easy cleanup.
You can also find safe paints in our Recommended Supplies section on Mr-Mintz.com.
Absolutely! Even if the template shows a hand, two baby footprints look adorable.
Press gently, let the page dry flat, and keep it as a sweet memory of your child’s early years.
Most designs are perfect for ages 3–9, but even babies can join — just use their footprints or tiny handprints.
Younger kids may need help with cutting or gluing, while older ones can decorate independently.
Each file includes US Letter (8.5″×11″) and A4 options.
If the design looks cropped or prints on two pages, select “Fit to page” in your printer settings.
For best results, print from a desktop viewer (Adobe/Preview) and set Scale = 100%.
Not at all! Just print the template and use what you already have at home —
scissors, glue stick, crayons, colored pencils, or markers.
For cutting help, small children may need adult assistance.
Perfect for home, classroom, preschool, homeschool, or after-school projects.
Teachers often use them for seasonal crafts, world-culture lessons, science units etc..
They also make thoughtful gifts for parents, grandparents, and teachers.
Yes!
If you’d like to add a name, year, or change text or language, please purchase the listing Custom Text Request along with the craft you’d like to personalize.
Simply add both items to your cart, and include your details (name, date, wording, etc.) in the personalization box at checkout.
If you have a completely new idea or would like us to create a custom design from scratch, please email us at support@mr-mintz.com — we’ll be happy to discuss your idea and provide timing and options.
Check that you’re printing from a desktop viewer, not a phone.
Choose “Best quality” mode and, if colors shift, enable “Print as image.”
If parts are missing or distorted, re-download the file — sometimes browsers save partial copies.