Where Little Hands Become Lasting Memories
Personalized Handprint Art, Made to Last a Lifetime
At Little Roots Metalworks, we turn your child’s hand outline into handcrafted steel keepsakes made for every season — not just the holidays. Each piece is custom-designed, stamped by hand, and made with the love and care that childhood memories deserve.
Capture their tiny hands in something that lasts a lifetime.
Our Little Roots Metal Handprint Ornaments turn your child’s hand outline into a beautifully crafted keepsake made from durable steel — perfect for hanging on the tree, displaying year-round, or gifting to grandparents.
Each ornament includes:
Your child’s name (hand-stamped or engraved)
Year or age
A velvet ribbon loop for a classic, holiday-ready finish
Hand-shaped silhouette plasma-cut from quality steel
A naturally rustic finish that feels warm, modern, and timeless
Every piece is made in Reno/Tahoe by our family-owned metal shop and designed to be cherished for decades.
No two pieces are identical — each one reflects handcrafted character and the story behind those little hands.
Perfect For:
🎄 First Christmas keepsakes
🎁 Grandparent gifts
❤️ Birth announcements
📸 Memory boxes & nursery decor
✨ Families wanting something meaningful and handcrafted
How It Works
After purchase, you’ll receive a downloadable template to trace your child’s hand. Print it, trace inside the box, and upload or email the completed outline.
We’ll cut your child’s exact hand shape in steel, add their name and year, and create your chosen keepsake — whether that’s an ornament, magnet, or display piece.
Each item is handcrafted with care in our Reno/Tahoe workshop.
Turnaround Time:
Please allow 2–3 weeks for production. Rush upgrades available during the holidays.
Pickup & Delivery
Local Pickup:
FREE at our workshop in Reno/Tahoe.
Local Delivery:
$15 flat rate anywhere in the Reno area.
Shipping:
Available anywhere in the U.S. Rates calculated at checkout.
Capture a moment in time with your child’s handprint, forged forever in steel. Our Single Hand Stake is crafted directly from your child’s tracing, cut true-to-size, and stamped with their name and age.
Each piece is made from raw steel, giving it a natural, rustic look that weathers beautifully outdoors. Over time, it develops a natural rusted patina — a reminder that just like your little one, it’s always growing and changing.
✨ Perfect for:
Parents who want to preserve the memory of tiny hands
Grandparents who love meaningful garden keepsakes
Thoughtful gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or birthdays
📏 Details:
1 handprint (true-to-size from your tracing)
Includes stamped name + age
Raw steel finish (naturally rusts for unique character)
Welded to a sturdy stake, approx. 18–20” tall
Because someday, those little hands will be bigger than yours — but in your garden, they’ll always stay small.
How It Works
After purchase, you’ll receive a downloadable template to trace your child’s hand. Simply upload your completed tracing, and we’ll cut the outline in steel, stamp in the name and age, and bring your custom stake to life.
Please allow 2–3 weeks for completion.
Pickup & Delivery
Local Pickup: Free at our workshop.
Local Delivery: $15 flat rate anywhere in the Reno area.
Everyday Moments, Made Meaningful
For families who want a keepsake they can see daily, our handprint magnets turn tiny hands into functional, beautiful metal art.
Whether it’s holding school pictures, artwork, grocery lists, or love notes, these magnets add a personal touch to your kitchen (or office!) and make the everyday moments feel special.
Features:
Strong magnetic backing
Personalized name + year
Raw steel finish
Durable + functional
A gift parents and grandparents adore year-round
These are perfect add-ons to ornaments or a standalone keepsake.
How It Works — Handprint Magnet
After purchase, you’ll receive a downloadable template to trace your child’s hand. Print it, trace inside the box, and upload or email the completed outline with the 1" square visible.
We take your child’s true-to-size hand outline, cut it from steel, and personalize it with their name and year. Each magnet is finished with a strong magnetic backing so it’s ready for your fridge, office board, or memory wall.
Every magnet is handcrafted with love in our Reno/Tahoe workshop.
Turnaround Time:
Please allow 2–3 weeks for production. Rush options available seasonally.
Pickup & Delivery
Local Pickup:
FREE at our workshop.
Local Delivery:
$15 flat rate within the Reno area.
Shipping:
Available anywhere in the U.S.
Rates calculated at checkout.
Made With Heart in Reno-Tahoe
Every Little Roots keepsake is handcrafted in our local metal shop, plasma-cut from real steel, and finished by hand. No two pieces are ever the same — because no memory ever is.
How it works
Trace Your Child’s Hand
After purchase, you’ll receive a downloadable template. Print it, place your child’s hand inside the box, and trace it with a pen or marker. Don’t forget to add their name, age, and whether it’s the left or right hand.
Upload or Send
Scan or photograph the tracing (with the 1” square visible) and upload it during checkout or email it to us. This helps us capture the size and shape as accurately as possible.
We Handcraft Your Keepsake
Using your child’s exact outline, we cut the handprint from steel and add their details. From there, you choose the format that fits your family best—ornament, magnet, or garden stake.
Display, Cherish, Repeat
Ornaments and magnets are finished for everyday use, while garden stakes are designed to weather beautifully outdoors. Keep your piece inside to preserve its original finish, or let it develop a natural rustic patina over time. Either way, you’ll have a keepsake you can enjoy for years to come.
Why Choose Us
Their Real Hand, Preserved Forever
Every keepsake begins with a true-to-size tracing, so the final piece reflects your child’s actual hand—every curve, line, and tiny detail captured in steel.
Heirloom-Quality Steel
Our pieces are crafted from durable steel that’s made to last.
Whether it’s displayed indoors or placed outside, your keepsake will age beautifully—developing a natural patina outdoors or staying crisp and clean inside.
Personalized for Your Family
We hand-stamp or engrave every name, age, and detail with care.
No two keepsakes are ever the same—because no two memories ever are.
Thoughtfully Handmade in Reno/Tahoe
Each piece is cut, finished, and assembled by hand in our small family shop. We pour love, precision, and craftsmanship into every step, creating a meaningful keepsake you’ll treasure for years.