Today we present to YOU our super easy “You Are My Superhero” Father’s Day gift idea and tutorial!
Handprint & Footprint Superhero
Father’s Day is FAST approaching and it’s time to start thinking about some creative gift ideas for the special men in your life.
If you are like me – you are ALWAYS stumped when it comes to gifts for men. This year, I figured something that Lil Man and I made together, would be an awesome route to go with.
So hence – how this “handprint and footprint superhero” canvas keepsake was born and why we are here today!
This DIY superhero themed gift idea is heartfelt, makes a great decoration piece and it has BOTH our special touches on it. Now on that note, are you ready to learn how YOU can make one with your child? Find the FULL step-by-step handprint superman tutorial below!
Happy crafting, my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of dad’s reaction when you gift it to him on his special day! You can ALWAYS tag us on Facebook or Instagram for EASY sharing. We can’t wait to see what your child creates! #gluedtomycrafts
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Let your kids show their appreciation for Dad this Father’s Day with a special homemade gift! Get inspired and make your own dad is my super hero craft – it’ll be a keepsake for years to come.
Craft Supplies:
- Large Blank Canvas
- Scrapbook Stickers
- Blue, Red and Tan Craft Paint
- Paper Plate
- Paint Brushes
- Mod Podge or School Glue
- Black Sharpie Marker
- Paper Plate
- Baby Wipes
Directions:
- First are the footprint and handprint designs. Squirt both paint colors on the paper plate.
- Start off by painting the bottom of your child’s foot completely blue and pressing it in the center of your blank canvas.
- Next paint the fingers and palm of your child’s hand, in red and add that onto the canvas as well. This is now the superhero’s cape.
- Use baby wipes and quick trip to the sink to clean off excess paint.
- Next up – paint a circle on the canvas for the head and paint hands/arms coming from the “foot/body” of the superhero.
- Let the paint dry completely.
- Using a Sharpie marker to draw on a simple face on the painted circle you made.
- Now add the scrapbook stickers to the canvas, to spell out “You Are My Superhero.”
- If you would like to – paint on some clouds or other embellishments to the canvas.
- Once done, cover the canvas completely in Mod Podge {or simple school glue} to seal in the stickers and such.
- Don’t forget to add your child’s name/age on the back!
- Then gift away your superhero handprint art keepsake proudly!
Find even more fun inspiring craft ideas to recreate with your child today, in our Handprint Flamingo, Lava You, Daddy’s Lil Slugger, and Stuck With You craft posts!
All of which would pair nicely with today’s SUPERHERO keepsake idea – hint hint!
We also have a great Facebook group for you to join and stay up to date with us & our new ideas!
