Father’s Day is literally right around the corner and let’s face it – dads are hard to shop for. Have you thought of what you will be getting {or making} that special man in your life? Need some inspiration to get you going? Then you are in the right place. I’m going to be share how my son & I created this “I’m Hooked On Daddy” Father’s Day Canvas gift. Ready to be inspired?
For us, this year’s Father’s Day means more than it ever has in the last two years. As you know, my husband is currently deployed. There is a HUGE ocean between us so I wanted to send him something that was creative & memorable. And of course I had to include my son in the entire creating process. I also had to take in consideration that whatever we made, had to be mailed. So it had to be something durable & practically unbreakable. So that is how this “I’m Hooked On Daddy” Father’s Day canvas gift came to life.
Supplies:
Canvas {Any size you desire. Ours was a 6″x8″ flat canvas panel – affiliate link}
Various Paints in blue/red/green/orange/black colors
Paint Brushes
ABC Stickers
Baby Wipes
Various Paints in blue/red/green/orange/black colors
Paint Brushes
ABC Stickers
Baby Wipes
Directions:
* First, using your blue paint, you will want to paint “waves” on the canvas.
* Then using some green paint, add some squiggles for sea-weed on the bottom of your canvas.
* And here comes the fun part! Your child’s hand-print will be turned into the fish. Because this is a “one shot” type thing, explain to your child what they need to do & do a few test runs on plain paper. Also make sure you have an idea of where you want your fish to be.
* Once you are sure, just paint your child’s hand with the orange paint and press down on the canvas. Grab a baby wipe and wipe their hands clean.
* Now you are ready to give the fish life. Using the red paint, I painted a heart for the lips on our fish. I also gave it the power to see, by drawing a green dot for the eye.
* Then using my black paint, I painted a hook near the fish’s mouth. Let dry completely before adding stickers.
* The phrase we added to our canvas was “I’m Hooked on Daddy.” But you could also use something like “You are a great catch!” Or “I “fish” you a Happy Father’s Day!”
* Don’t forget to add your child’s name & year in the corner of the canvas {or on the back} so you can remember when it was created.
* And you are done. If you want to make sure the stickers don’t come off, paint some Modge Podge over the entire canvas to seal everything in. Hope this inspired you!
* And here comes the fun part! Your child’s hand-print will be turned into the fish. Because this is a “one shot” type thing, explain to your child what they need to do & do a few test runs on plain paper. Also make sure you have an idea of where you want your fish to be.
* Once you are sure, just paint your child’s hand with the orange paint and press down on the canvas. Grab a baby wipe and wipe their hands clean.
* Now you are ready to give the fish life. Using the red paint, I painted a heart for the lips on our fish. I also gave it the power to see, by drawing a green dot for the eye.
* Then using my black paint, I painted a hook near the fish’s mouth. Let dry completely before adding stickers.
* The phrase we added to our canvas was “I’m Hooked on Daddy.” But you could also use something like “You are a great catch!” Or “I “fish” you a Happy Father’s Day!”
* Don’t forget to add your child’s name & year in the corner of the canvas {or on the back} so you can remember when it was created.
* And you are done. If you want to make sure the stickers don’t come off, paint some Modge Podge over the entire canvas to seal everything in. Hope this inspired you!
What fun gifts did you make this year for the dads in your life? Share with us in the comment section! #gluedtomycrafts
Suzanne Holt says
First of all, what a cute little guy you have! Love this craft idea. Finding great presents for Dad can be hard anytime of year! Pinned.
The Little Tourist says
This is such a cute, fun, and simple idea… which is right up my alley! lol!
What a lovely and memorable gift for Dads.
Thanks for sharing!
Candice says
Thanks for the great idea! We’ll be doing this one for father’s day for sure. I already bought the supplies!
Margaret Foley says
Just found your site. Love the Hooked on Daddy idea. Our Bible class kids love to do hands on gifts for Mothers and Fathers day. Love this idea and I know the kids will have a fun time doing this. thanks for the great idea.
Shambray says
I would love to use this post in a Father’s Day round up I am putting together. I would use a small picture and a link to this post. Is that something you are okay with?
Stacey says
Yes – please go ahead and use it. Thank you for asking!
Natalie says
We are doing this for my husband this year. I have three girls so we are doing all three handprints across a long canvas in the color each girl chooses. Then adding the faces/hooks. “We’re hooked on Daddy!” I’m excited about it!
Richa Kamal says
Hi Tracy! Absolutely loved the idea. I made one “Hooked on Papa Painting” @ http://www.fanciersworld.com/hooked-on-papa-fathers-day-gift-idea/. Thank you for the inspiration!