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CREATE & USE WITH CARE!
A mindful guide for safe & loving use
Pure Memories is designed to help parents and caregivers capture a moment that passes too quickly.
This paint is part of that process — a gentle tool to create memories together.
Who is this paint for?
This paint is intended for use by parents and caregivers.
It is designed to help you create handprints or footprints of your child, always together and with close supervision.
Children are part of the moment —
the adult guides the process.
Important to know
This paint is child-friendly and non-toxic when used correctly.
It is not intended for independent use by children.
As with all creative materials, children under 3 should never be left unattended — with paint, or anything else.
Your calm presence and guidance are the most important safety features.
How to use safely
Pour a small amount of paint into a clean, small bowl.
Gently dip the foam brush and spread the paint evenly across the full palm or sole — a thin, soft layer is all you need.
Apply calmly, print with care, and lift slowly.
Wash hands or feet right after printing and clean tools and surfaces when you’re done.
Take your time.
This moment is meant to be slow, shared, and enjoyed together.
A gentle reminder
Pure Memories products are created to support a meaningful, shared moment between parent and child —
a playful yet guided experience, created with care, attention, and love.
Need a little guidance?
If you have questions about use, materials, or safety, you’ll find clear answers in our FAQ — or feel free to reach out to us directly.
We are always happy to guide you.
Pure Memories
Created by adults, for adults — with children at the heart of the moment.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PREMIUM EDITIONS?
The Premium Edition includes everything you need to create a meaningful, lasting artwork. Each set contains a premium aluminium canvas, child-friendly acrylic paint, a soft foam brush, permanent marker, Clean Go’s wet wipes, a hanging system, and a clear creation guide.
Exclusive to the Premium Edition, you’ll also receive two thoughtful extras: a Pure Memories postcard to personalise and send, allowing you to share this first precious moment with family and loved ones, near or far — and a repack sticker, so you can gently open, add a personal note, create, and beautifully reseal your gift.
Capture your story with the Memory or Up We Grow! Edition.
WHAT IS THE GENDER REVEAL PROOF EDITIONS?
The Up We Grow! Editions are designed to remove all doubt when choosing a gender reveal gift. They ensure you are always prepared for any outcome, making them the perfect choice — boy or girl.
The gender remains completely hidden until the special moment, allowing you to take part with total confidence and peace of mind. No guessing, no uncertainty — just the joy of celebrating growth and new beginnings, knowing your gift will be perfect no matter the result.
Timeless Up We Grow! keepsakes, boys or girls proof at all times, created to make every moment feel like the best possible outcome.
PREMIUM MATERIALS & FINISH
Each piece is printed on premium aluminium, selected for its sleek appearance, strength, and ability to last a lifetime.
The result is a modern, luxurious finish that complements any home.
All materials are eco-friendly, non-toxic, and responsibly sourced.
Every canvas includes a complete hanging system, so your artwork is ready to enjoy right away.
IS IT SAFE FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN?
Is the paint safe for babies and children?
Yes — when used correctly and with adult supervision.
Pure Memories uses Lefranc Bourgeois Enfants Acrylic Essentials, a high-quality, child-friendly acrylic paint made in France. This paint is non-toxic and designed for creative use by adults or under close adult guidance.
It is important to understand that this paint is not a toy. It is a creative material intended to be applied by parents or caregivers to capture handprints or footprints — not for independent play by children.
For this reason, like all responsible art materials, it is officially recommended for children aged 3 years and older, and always under supervision. This does not mean the paint is unsafe for younger children’s hand- or footprints — it simply means it is not designed for unsupervised use. In practice, children under 3 should never be left alone with any art materials, regardless of certification.
Why this should not worry parents
- The paint is non-toxic when used as intended
- It is applied by an adult, not used freely by the child
- Hands or feet are washed immediately after printing
- The moment is short, calm, and fully supervised
This is exactly how Pure Memories products are designed to be used:
as a guided, mindful moment between adult and child — not as playtime.
About the paint quality
- High-quality acrylic paint from Lefranc Bourgeois (France)
- Smooth, easy to apply, and quick-drying
- Permanent once dry
- Pleasant to use for delicate hand- and footprint art
- Available in black
For detailed guidance on safe use, we provide clear instructions on the bottle and via the QR code, and we are always happy to help if you have questions.
HOW TO USE?
- Bottle is sealed for transport — remove tape before use
- Pour paint into a small, clean bowl
- Start with about 20% of the bottle per print
(30 ml ≈ 4–5 hand or footprint prints) - Dip the soft foam brush and apply a thin, even layer
- Press gently — lift slowly
After printing
- Clean with included Clean Go’s fragrance-free wipes
- Finish with a gentle wash using lukewarm water and a soft towel
Paint washes off skin easily and can be machine-washed from fabrics up to 40 °C.
WHY DO WE ONLY USE BLACK PAINT AND MARKERS?
This choice is intentional and thoughtful.
Each Pure Memories canvas is rich in colour and design, created to tell a story visually. By using black paint and markers, the most important part — your message — is allowed to stand out with clarity and grace.
Black creates a beautiful contrast that feels timeless, elegant, and calm, without overpowering the canvas itself. It keeps every handprint, footprint, name, or word clear, legible, and emotionally present.
The result is a piece where nothing competes for attention —
just your memory, strong, balanced, and beautifully expressed.
Sometimes, simplicity is what lets meaning shine the brightest.
ARE THERE ANY TIPS BEFORE STARTING?
Yes — a little preparation makes all the difference.
Before you begin, take a moment to create a calm, clean space. Remove rings, watches, or bracelets to protect the canvas, and work on a flat surface with dry hands.
Allow paint or marker to dry fully before touching or adding another layer. These small, mindful steps help ensure a beautiful, lasting result on your premium canvas.
WHAT SIZES ARE AVAILABLE FOR EACH EDITION?
Each Pure Memories edition is thoughtfully designed in a size that fits its story and purpose.
The Up We Grow Edition measures 120 cm high × 20 cm wide — a tall, elegant format created to mark your child’s growth and meaningful milestones over time.
The Memory Edition is 30 cm × 30 cm, a timeless square size that’s perfect for capturing special moments, details, and love-filled memories.
Every piece is designed to feel balanced, premium, and ready to display beautifully in any home.
CAN I HANG THE CANVAS RIGHT AWAY?
Almost — just give it a little time.
Once your Pure Memory is complete, we recommend letting it dry fully, ideally overnight, before hanging or displaying. This allows the paint and any handwritten details to set beautifully and helps protect your final finish.
Every canvas includes a complete hanging system, along with a clear guide to help you mount it with ease. For uneven or rough walls, a steady fix with screw is included. For smooth walls, you’ll find an easy fix option for quick, secure mounting.
If you’re creating the Memory Edition, you can also choose to display it on the included stand — perfect for a shelf, desk, or special corner of your home.
Let it dry, choose your place, and enjoy your memory — beautifully shown.
Ready when you are — hang it, or display it your way.
WHAT IS THE SIGNATURE RE-PACK STICKER FEATURE?
Pure Memories is designed to be created and kept for yourself, or gifted to someone special — there is never an expectation to re-pack or resend.
The Signature Re-Pack Sticker simply gives you the option to open your package, personalise your Memory Edition, and neatly close it again if you wish to gift it afterwards.
Whether you choose to keep your artwork, gift it right away, or send it later — even across borders — is entirely up to you. This feature exists to support meaningful moments and help people feel connected, no matter the distance.
HOW LONG WILL MY CREATION LAST?
Your Pure Memory is made to last a lifetime.
Each piece is printed on premium aluminium using fade-resistant materials, helping it retain its clarity, colour, and beauty for many years to come.
For the best long-term result, we recommend displaying your artwork away from direct sunlight and moisture — a small care step that helps preserve its brilliance even longer.
Create something that stays with you.
IS IT EASY TO CREATE MY OWN CANVAS?
Absolutely.
Every Pure Memories edition is designed to feel simple, calm, and intuitive. No artistic experience is needed — just follow the clear steps and enjoy the moment as it unfolds.
The process is meant to be relaxing and playful, making it easy for anyone to create something beautiful, at their own pace.
If you can take a breath and enjoy the moment, you’re already doing it right.
HOW DO I PERSONALIZE MY CANVAS?
This is where the magic truly begins.
Personalising your canvas is all about making it yours. Add handprints or footprints, a paw print, a handwritten note, names, dates, or a few meaningful words — anything that feels right for your story.
Every edition includes all the supplies you need, along with a beautifully designed guide to gently inspire you along the way. The guide is available in five languages and helps you create a piece that feels personal, thoughtful, and uniquely yours.
There’s no right or wrong — just your moment, your memory, your way.
ARE THERE ANY RULES FOR HOW TO CREATE MY PURE MEMORY?
Not at all — the only rule is that there are no rules.
Your Pure Memory can be anything you want it to be: one hand, two hands, a tiny foot, two feet, a mix of hands and feet, your newborn and your toddler on the same canvas… even your dog’s paw beside it.
Add small text or large text, a name, a date, a message, initials, kisses, or just a meaningful word — whatever feels right in the moment.
One person, two people, four people… everything is possible.
Pure Memories is designed for complete freedom.
Create it the way you feel it.
No limits. No wrong way. Just endless memories.
ARE THE COLORS AND FINISHES TRUE TO WHAT I SEE ONLINE?
Yes — what you see is what you receive.
Each Pure Memories edition is produced using high-quality, color-accurate printing on premium aluminium. This ensures that the tones, details, and finish you see online are faithfully reflected in the final artwork.
The result is a sleek, refined finish with the same clarity and vibrancy — designed to look just as beautiful in real life as it does on your screen.
FOR WHAT OCCASIONS IS A PURE MEMORIES EDITION PERFECT?
A Pure Memories edition is a thoughtful, lasting gift for life’s most tender beginnings — from baby showers and gender reveals to a baby’s first birthday or other early milestones.
It’s also a beautiful way to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s or Father’s Day, weddings, housewarmings, and Valentine’s Day — moments where love, connection, and memory come together.
Over time, the memory only grows more meaningful — making it a gift that truly lasts.
A meaningful gift, for moments big and small.
WHAT MAKES THE PURE MEMORIES EDITIONS UNIQUE?
Pure Memories begins where most DIY stops.
Each edition starts with a beautifully pre-made canvas, thoughtfully designed and ready to receive what matters most: your family’s touch. You’re not starting from scratch — you’re completing something meaningful with prints, words, and moments of love.
What makes it truly unique is the experience itself. The act of creating becomes a memory too — a calm, shared moment that brings people closer, spreads love, and often continues beyond the canvas through gifting and sharing.
The result is not just a keepsake, but a family piece, shaped by hands, hearts, and the story behind it.
A memory made.
A moment shared.
A story that keeps growing.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO EDITIONS?
Both Pure Memories editions are created to capture meaningful moments — they simply tell different kinds of stories.
The Memory Edition is designed to capture a single, precious moment. It’s a timeless square canvas, perfect for handprints, footprints, names, dates, or a loving message — a keepsake that holds one moment forever.
The Up We Grow Edition is made to tell a story over time. Its tall, elegant format allows you to mark growth and milestones, turning your child’s journey into a visual timeline that grows along with them.
Whether you choose one special moment or a story that unfolds over time, both editions share the same premium materials, gentle guidance, and heart-led experience.
Choose the edition that fits the story you want to tell.
CAN I GIVE IT AS A GIFT?
Absolutely.
Every Pure Memories edition is carefully packed with elegance and care, making it ready to give straight away. Whether it’s for a baby shower, birthday, wedding, or another meaningful moment, it arrives beautifully presented from the very first impression.
If you’d like to add a personal note or create the canvas before gifting, the Signature Re-Pack Sticker allows you to gently open, personalise, and neatly reseal the package — keeping everything just as refined and gift-ready.
A thoughtful gift — personal, flexible, and made to be cherished.
WHAT IF MY CANVAS ARRIVES DAMAGED, OR I WANT TO RETURN IT?
If your canvas arrives damaged or incorrect, don’t worry — we’ll make it right. Simply send an email with a photo and your order details to info@purememories.art, and our team will quickly arrange a replacement or suitable solution.
Please note that our Guide & Tips magazine includes clear instructions on how to use your edition safely and avoid any damage during creation. If damage occurs during your own process, we unfortunately can’t offer a replacement — but we’re always happy to advise and help you achieve the best result with care and confidence.
WHERE ARE PURE MEMORIES EDITIONS MADE?
WHERE ARE PURE MEMORIES EDITIONS MADE?Every Pure Memories edition is designed and produced in the Netherlands, right in the heart of Amsterdam. Each piece is crafted with care, precision, and sustainable materials, reflecting the city’s spirit of creativity and quality craftsmanship.
IS PURE MEMORIES RIGHT FOR ME?
If you’re looking to hold on to a moment that feels too small — and too important — to lose, then yes.
Pure Memories is made for parents, families, and loved ones who want to pause time for just a moment — whether that’s for their own family or as a meaningful gift for someone else. You don’t need artistic skills or perfect hands, only the wish to create something real, personal, and filled with love.
It’s just as right if you’re welcoming a baby yourself, as it is if you’re celebrating someone else’s journey — a baby shower, a first birthday, or a quiet “thinking of you” moment. You can create it, gift it, or let the recipient make it their own.
If you believe that the most beautiful memories are made together — slowly, simply, and with heart — then Pure Memories is made for you.
Create it for yourself.
Or give it to someone you love.
Either way, you’re giving a moment that lasts.
HOW LONG DOES SHIPPING TAKE?
We prepare and ship every Pure Memories edition with care and attention.
Within Europe, delivery usually takes 2–3 business days from the moment you place your order. We also ship worldwide, so your Pure Memory can reach loved ones near or far.
Exact shipping times and prices are always shown clearly during checkout, so you know what to expect before completing your order.
A GENTLE REMINDER
Perfection isn’t the goal.
Your Pure Memory is meant to capture emotion, connection, and presence — not flawless lines. The little imperfections are what make it authentic, personal, and full of character.
Enjoy the process. Have fun together.
Let your story shine through every detail.