Today we present to YOU our super easy “You Are My Superhero” Father’s Day gift idea and tutorial! #gluedtomycrafts
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 decor 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! #gluedtomycrafts
* Large Blank Canvas {any size – affiliate link}
* Scrapbook Stickers
* Blue, Red and Tan Craft Paint
* Paper Plate
* Paint Brushes
* Mod Podge or School Glue
* Black Sharpie Marker
* Paper Plate & Baby Wipes near by for easy cleanup
* First are the footprints and handprints. Do the “body” which is the foot, in blue. While the “cape” which is the handprint, in red.
* 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 keepsake proudly!
I have a few more Father’s Day crafts in the works for Glued To My Crafts – so stay tuned for that, my crafty friends!
If you enjoyed this post, you may also enjoy these kid friendly craft ideas from us found below:
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Susan says
I have used washable paint, and the color seems to run when I test putting Mod Podge on it. Have I used the wrong paint or does it take a long time to dry completely? If I used the wrong paint, what should I do? Can I use other things to ‘seal’ or should I just leave it as is?
Tamara says
Hello! Cute idea!
I didn’t realize there were different types of mod podge, which one did you use?
Stacey says
I believe it’s acrylic paint. I’ve used DecoArt or Americana Craft paint in the past :) just remember to move fast. As soon as you paint their hand, press it on the canvas and jiggle/press each finger. You can also do test runs on regular paper to “teach” them what to do
Rachel S. says
What kind of paint do you use? I can’t seem to find a good paint that makes a good print.
Stacey says
any size that will fit your child’s hand :)
Jennifer says
Hi Stacey! Love this idea! What size canvas is used?