Hey Cuties,
June is here and that means graduations, weddings and Father’s Day. We will be celebrating all of those this month with family and friends. My boy is up next, middle school here he comes. At the same time I’m getting ready for Father’s Day. Men get a bad rap; some deserve it and others not so much. Mother’s Day is like a week-long event and Father’s Day is like a ten minute event. For the past 12 years I’ve made sure Father’s Day was a big deal in our home; even when Babe only wanted to work in the garage. I couldn’t do it without him and I want him to know he is needed, wanted and appreciated.
Over the years I’ve crafted things for Babe, got him a GoPro back when they were new. A variety of dope customized gifts because I’m that girl. This year has proven to be no different. Full Disclosure: I sometimes get so excited about my gifts that I can’t wait until the day he is actually supposed to get them. This was one of those gifts. He has other things coming but I couldn’t keep this one to myself.
This is an easy craft and no prior crafting experience needed.. Canvas art is one of the easiest things to do. It is already mounted and framed for you. I’ve done one with paint and crayon, while they are all different they are also easy and fun.
Get your markings right
As always my DIY’s are for fun, so get creative, make them your own. There is no wrong way to do it. I decided to go with the word DAD but you can do letters, shapes or anything else you think of.
I used my cricut to cut out the letters that I was going to use. I cut them at 6.5 1/2 inches and my canvas is a 16 x 20. I did some faux measuring to make sure the placement was good. I made a couple pencil markings so I could take a look from a distance.
Placement is good
My placement is good so I traced my letters onto my canvas.
Play around with the placement of your items
I played around with a few materials I already had to get a feel for what I wanted to use and how they would look. I had some other creative things in my crafting area so I included things that would fit well with my vision. ie: the motorcycle and mustache
Supplies
I had some of these already, I acquired some from Babe without telling him what I was doing and why I needed them. When he didn’t give me enough I went out and purchased some. You can get a little baggy full for a buck and some change. DO NOT SPEND MORE THAN A BUCK AND SOME CHANGE! I included the actual names that were listed on the bag. I don’t know which is which or what they mean but that is at least what they are called. I secured them with Goop glue because I was out of E6000 and the nearest store was out of stock. It did the trick. Note: Make sure your glue drys clear. If it doesn’t dry clear it won’t be cute.
Now we’re cooking
I just placed the items along my pencil outline. This keeps them neat and you can’t see the line anymore. There is no right or wrong way to place things. I got a little creative and added in some things that are special to Babe.
It is all in the details
Keep going until you have filled up the entire thing. I included 2004 because that is when he became a Dad.
I told you, all in the details
In the A I included a motorcycle because he is a rider and a mustache. I like the mustache, he keeps a mustache and it was perfect for the triangle in the middle.
I included 2012 in this D because that is when Babe became a Dad again.
In the lower right corner I included 2016 so he will know what year it was made. This will be most helpful when he is old and doesn’t remember. 😉
See that easy, this entire DIY cost less than $20; even cheaper if you have some of the materials at home like I did. You can get a blank canvas from your local Michael’s or any other craft store.
Video version of this tutorial.
How would you make this perfect for the Dad in your life? Chat with me in the comment below or FB, IG or Twitter.
This will be a fun project for my son and I to do together for my husband. He would love something like this and it’s family time which I love.
Go for it Jeanette, and share the outcome. Enjoy the family time.
That is so perfect! I LOVE how you incorporated those important dates and keepsakes into the letters. What a cool project.
Thanks Stacie, I’m thrilled with the end result.
What a fun Father’s day craft!!! This would be perfect to hang in my garage by my tools if my kids made it.
Exactly William, I plan to hang it in our garage as well.
How fun! We have a tool box ( a big one ) full or random washers, nuts and bolts. We could whip this up without leaving the house.
That is what I’m talking about Jamie. Go for it.
Wow, this is amazing. I love every detail about this. I would love to make this for my husband.
Thanks Bonnie, go for it. I’m sure he will love it.
This is such a cute idea! I need to come up with something like this for my kids to make.
Go for it Stephanie.
That is such an awesome idea. I think that my girls would love to make one of these for their dad. I know my husband would love it if they made it for him too. I think we may do this too!
Yay Kathy, it is hard to find solid masculine crafts which is why I love this one so much.
What a beautiful project. I will be showing this to my kids because they are looking for ways to make something especial for their Dad!
Nice Rose, I hope they enjoy it.
This is a great idea. I will have to make one for my Dad this Fathers Day,. He is always fixing something.
Oh Ann that would be perfect for him.
This is a great Dad canvas and perfect for Father’s Day!! Great post!!
Thanks Ricci, I hope the dad’s enjoy it.
I love this DIY Father’s Day Canvas idea. My daughter is a teacher and this would be a great project for her to do with her students next year.
Totally Lori, please share it with her.
Perfect, my kids love to craft and I have tons of bolts and nuts lying around. They will love this canvas project.
Oh Michelle, this should be easy fun for you guys.
That looks quite nice and l am sure any Dad would love to have such a lovingly crafted gift.
Thanks Kem, I think he totally would.
This is really nice! A great gift for kids to do too. I really like the way you personalized it with the years and his interests!
Thanks Marsha, I’m obsessed with personalizing things.
How creative! Totally perfect for all the dads. Love your idea and I believe, any dad would be delighted to receive that.
Thanks Lynndee, I think so.
I love the Father’s Day gift suggestions! Hopefully your husband enjoys the gift.
He is going to love them all, I can’t wait.
Those nuts and bolts spelling Dad is so cool. My husband has a Harley and would love these.
Oh nice, he would probably love it.
Now that was too cute!
Thanks Donna, it was so fun to make.
Now this is really clever Mimi! I could see many different ways to make this canvas.
Yes Stacie, I have to try it again with some other ideas I already have.
This is so adorable and such a unique idea for dad! I especially love the mustache that you snuck in there!
Thanks Maggie, the mustache is one of my favorite pieces.
This is such a fun creative idea I’ve ever seen for a Father’s Day gift!!!
Thanks Nikka, it is a great keepsake.
That’s a really cute and easy gift. Great idea!!!
Thanks Ty, I love that it is easy to do. In 30 minutes you can be done.
This is s really creative, unique, thoughtful, and memorable gift. I love the way you included the important things in there.
Thanks Tiffany, I can’t wait to hang it up.
Very cute. Can’t forget about the Dads out there
Right Holly, they need love too.
Omg!!!! Cutest canvas ever!!!!!! I might just have to have my daughter make one for hubby!
Courtney you totally should, he will love it and she will love making it.
I absolutely love this and all the little details. I really like finding items that are unique and special.
Thanks Christine, it was so fun to add the personal touches into the mix.
Turned out great! Love this unique idea! I’m still trying to figure out something for my kids to do for Father’s Day.
Thanks Valerie, I want to take this concept and flip it.
This is so fun!! I love how you were able to add the custom touches with memories from his life as a dad and who he is as a person. PS – no craft experience is something i need for sure so thanks for that 🙂
Hahhahaha, Thanks Tiffany.
You are always doing fun and cute things with your kids. I know it’s has to be fun to have a cool mom like you! Again, congratulations on getting married !
Thanks, creating is my self-care. I get so much joy out of it. It is fun to make one of kind items for people.
this is a very cute idea! thanks for sharing. I think I am going to use this same concept as a baby shower gift.
That is a cute idea too.
This is cute. I like that you added little details like the year he became a dad. It would be nice if it had the subsequent years of birth for the other kids.
It does, one letter has 2004 for our son and the other has 2012 for our daughter.
These are so cute! I would def make this for my dear ol dad lol
Yay! I bet he would love it.
This is so fun!! I love how you added little personal details within each letter. I think this is one DIY my Kiddies and even I could possibly pull off!
You can totally pull it off, it is really easy.
Such a fun craft idea for a Father’s Day gift. Sitting here wondering, am I too old to make this for my dad?
No you are not, and I bet your Dad would love it. He would love it because you put thought, love and time into it.
I absolutely love DIY projects. This one is super cool. The custom touches on it make it so thoughtful!!
Thanks, I love to personalize everything.
Very crafty! I love the innovation on this!
Thanks, I don’t like the boring soap on the rope type of gifts.