Free printable with the Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness lyrics “For All the Things My Hands Have Held” in four colors. Perfect for your nursery, significant other, or wedding!
A while back, I first heard the song “Cecelia and the Satellite” by Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. I loved it and found myself singing along when it came on the radio. Then one afternoon, the DJ talked about how the song is about Andrew’s baby daughter.
And I cried. Like, ugly cried. Had to pull over to the side of the road—that kind of crying. Granted, I was a brand new mom of twins suffering from postpartum depression, but there was something that just broke me in the line, for all the things my hands have held, the best, by far, is you. Thinking about holding my little miracle boys and oh goodness…
Seriously, I’m tearing up right now as I write this.
I’ve wanted to design a printable of this lyric for months now, and I’m finally getting around to it. There are four colors, so you can find one that matches your nursery. Or, you can also consider this lyric in relation to a significant other and it’s just as lovely and perfect for a wedding or Valentine’s Day (which is just around the corner!)
Who is cutting onions in here?! *crying*
All the Things Printable
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Vanessa says
Got a little bit of dust in my eyes!
Renee says
Love the saying, but was having permission issues after the download. It did eventually let me have the image, but the print option was not available anywhere. I was wondering if this was due to the permission issues for the image? Is there perhaps another way to print it?
Cori George says
Hi Renee — I’m so sorry! I had uploaded PNGs for some reason. I replaced the files with PDFs. Let me know if they work for you!
Meg Woolston | Summon Your Spark says
I was so excited to see this on Pinterest. I don’t have a baby but I love love love Andrew and have been listening to his music for almost 15 years, and it’s not everyday I just happen to stumble across something about him somewhere that’s not specifically music-focused. Beautiful work!
Cori George says
I’m so glad you like it! The lyrics get me every single time :)
Carissa Sawyer says
I first heard this song and immediately fell HARD — I lost a baby girl 5 years ago and the lyrics always make me think of her. Thanks for these!! I am printing them to put in my bedroom as the lyrics are applicable to my boyfriend and me as well as my girl. <3 <3 <3 <3
Cori George says
Aww, I’m sorry for your loss, Carissa! <3
Melissa says
Thank you for the beautiful print! What size would you recommend printing in??
Cori George says
Hi Melissa — they are meant to be printed 8×10. Thanks!
Taryn says
Absolutely love this print! Great share! My sister is actually considering doing a tattoo similar to the print – would you mind sharing the font that you used? It’s beautiful!
Cori George says
Yes! It’s called Angeline: https://crmrkt.com/zwqg5 (that’s an affiliate link :) )
Cori George says
This font is called Angelline. How pretty!
Chrysta says
This is perfect! Thank you so much for this! I named my daughter after that song because I had the same reaction when I was pregnant. I burst into tears everytime it came on. So sweet!
Cori George says
Almost three years later and it STILL makes me cry!
Liz says
I would sing this song to my infant son all the time, and at times it was the only song that would calm him down. Seeing this reminded me of those memories, although only a year ago, brings back that nostalgic feeling. :) Thanks for making this, and sharing!
Cori George says
Thanks Liz! I still get choked up and it’s been a year and a half!
Mary Beth Brown says
Thank you so much for this free printable! I love the saying and it will go perfectly in my daughter’s nursery!! Thank you!!!
Cori George says
I’m so glad you love it!
Carla says
Can you please re- upload the gold version? Other files are ok, but that color is not loading for some reason.
Tks
Carla says
Disregard, sorry! Operator error.
Kathy says
Those lyrics are so touching! Thanks for sharing the printable. However, I’m having troubles downloading the print. It comes up as a zip and I can’t open it. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Cori George says
You can’t open a zip file or this particular zip file won’t open? It’s opening just fine for me. Thanks!
Kasey says
Hello! I LOVE this so much! I’d like to print it off for my cousin’s nursery that I’m helping decorate but was wondering if there’s any way I could edit it to be a light/vintage pink color instead of the coral? Thank you in advance!
Deb says
Hi Cori,
I have managed to download the print, however it will not allow me to print it. Every time I try it flattenes it and the says I didn’t select anything to print. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. I am trying to print it as a surprise for my daughter to display at her daughter’s first birthday celebration. Can you please help me out? thank you so much
Cori George says
Hi Deb — please try again. I reworked my download system and it should work properly now!
Soozee Carmichael says
I LOVE This song, and it is so amazing, but I don’t know if you realize this, but the lyrics are actually FOR all the things my hands have held, not OF the things. I mean, it’s an awesome line either way, but the actual lyrics are For all the things my hands have held, the best by far is you. I recently embroidered this and the other two chorus lines (For all the things my eyes have seen, the best by far is you, and, For all the places I have been, I’m nowhere without you), for a friends wedding. This is a beautiful print out, though. Absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Cori George says
Whoops! I had no idea. I will update the quotes once i get a chance. Other people have asked for the other two verses, so hopefully I can add those, too.
Cori George says
Finally updated! Took me long enough. Whoops! :)
Kari says
Hi! It’s not allowing me to download the navy print?
Esther says
I found this on Pinterest. It’s so pretty and I wish I could download the navy one but I’m having problem downloading it ☹️. It’s not opening for me at all.
Cori George says
Hi Esther — please try again. I reworked my download system and it should work properly now!
Lindsay says
Hi there! I absolutely love this printable and want to put it in my daughter’s room, unfortunatley i have tried a few times to download it and it comes as a .zip file and I am not able to open it. :( Can you help? Thank you so much and I love all the fun creative ideas you have!