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Saturday, June 14, 2014

CRAFT :: Father's Day Thumbprint Art

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Today I am going to share with you a real quick, Father's Day gift idea that the kiddos can do all by themselves! Even if you are a last minute kinda gift-giver, you still have time! ;) I promise this project is easy, inexpensive and your kid can do this one in about 15 minutes!

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1. You just need to grab a few supplies: small canvas (or art paper would work),  2 tubes of paint, a paint brush, and a pencil. Plus one kid. ;) 

2. Start by lightly drawing a heart shape on the canvas so your child has a guide as to where they should put their thumbprints. 

3. Afterwards squirt a little paint on a tray or plate so they can start "thumbing" their heart shape.


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4. Simply have your kid dip their thumb into the paint, push down their 'print' on a scrap piece of paper to remove excess paint and then go ahead and place a thumbprint onto the canvas. They should repeat this process until the have formed a heart shape with the thumbprints.

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5. The next step is to grab the other paint color they chose
and paint brush, to use it to paint the edges of the canvas to give their art a "framed look".


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6. Finally, have them write a saying, message or whatever they would like on their art masterpiece! My daughter & I chose to use "my heart belongs to my daddy" as her saying on her thumbprint art.


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Super easy for the kids right? Trust me, their daddys will LOVE it . . . dad's hearts melting all over. ;) Will you give this art a try? Did your kids make their dad a handmade gift for Father's Day? Please comment below as I'd love to know . . .

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12 comments:

  1. What a wonderful idea and such a forever gift...you always have the most thoughtful gifts. Skylar, you did such a good job for dad !!!

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  2. I love this! Pinning for a Christmas idea for grammies!

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  3. I love this idea! What a cute and thoughtful way to show dad how much you love him. Thank you for sharing!

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  4. Homemade gifts are the best. This is perfect for Father's Day!

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  5. This is such a sweet idea! I always try to mix sentimental into gifts for Fathers day!

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  6. Oh, that is adorable! So unique and personal! I may have to make one for my husband :)

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  7. I think I'll make this myself ( the big kid 😜 )! What a special gift this will make.

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  8. That is just so very precious! Her daddy's heart will be melting when he sees it!

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  9. Aww, this is such a sweet idea. I know my kids will love to do this. Especially my little man...fingers in paint...that's his idea of fun!

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  10. Such a cute idea! Love the craft and the love behind it! Thank you for sharing it!

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  11. What an adorable and easy idea! Love this, thanks for sharing!

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  12. That is too cute and I just love it. I might have my daughter do this for her dad but with a few different colors. Thanks for the tutorial.

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