Following in Dad’s Footsteps Printable Footprint Craft
If you’re looking for a super-cute craft gift idea for Dad – for Father’s Day, birthday, Christmas – any occasion, really! – you can grab this free “In Dad’s Shoes” printable! Just add paint to your child’s foot, press down, and done! Come check it out! This is an 8×10″ PDF that’s ideal for a last minute gift!
DIY Gift for Dad from the Kids
Ever since I had my twin boys (6 years old now), I’ve become a sucker for a cute craft for a gift idea. And if it has handprints or footprints – well, cue the tears. I just imagine my future self looking at those precious prints and remembering when… (sigh).
I especially love printable craft gifts because they are usually so easy and do not require a lot of materials. That is definitely the case with this footprint printable.
After a while, I feel like I’m running out of ideas and inspiration for projects, so if I can whip one up pretty quickly and easily, I’m all for it.
Shoe Footprint Printable Homemade Gift for Dad
Here’s the rundown on how to do this project, although it’s so easy, you probably can figure it out all on your own! Even so, here are the step by step instructions laid out for you plus a few pro-tips.
Supplies:
This one is super easy as far as supplies go!
Printable Footprint Picture (fill out the box at the end of the post to get it for free)
Washable tempera paint of your choice of color (the bolder, the better!)
Paper plate
Sponge paint brush
Directions:
This is, again, just so easy. It’s perfect for a last-minute gift!
Basically, put some paint on a plate:
Paint your child’s foot & press down:
But if you want more details, read below, lol!
Kid Craft for Father’s Day (or Birthday or Christmas! Whenever!)
Bootprint | Footprint Kids Craft
Instructions
- Print out the free printable. This works best with cardstock rather than regular printer paper.
- Squirt paint on paper plate and with the sponge brush, paint your child's foot. Pro tip: painting it is easier than having him/her step in the paint and will yield neater results.
- Help you child stand up and carefully place foot inside boot print. You can also bend your child's leg while sitting on the floor and place the paper underneath his/her foot.
- Press foot firmly down without wiggling for few seconds and gently remove.
- Allow to dry. If it smudges, just print out a new one and try again!
- There is space at the bottom for you or your child to sign his/her name and/or add the year if you'd like!
Once it is dry, you can trim and place in an 8×10″ frame! That’s it! So easy and super-cute! Here’s how it came out for my son – he’s 6, just so you can see the footprint size. It can also work with older children, too!
If you’d like the JPG or PNG for this project to use for other crafts or project ideas, it’s available in my Etsy shop! This purchase also has a blank page with just the text, in case you wanted to paint Dad’s actual shoe and use an original print!
There is also a Grandpa version of this print in the Etsy shop as well!
If you’re looking for another gift idea for Dad, the print shown below in the Etsy shop as well.
Other Craft Gift Ideas
If you need more DIY homemade gift ideas or crafts for family members and friends, be sure to check out these other articles:
30 Mother’s Day Crafts for Grandma
25 Free Printable Mother’s Day Card & Gift Ideas
25+ Father’s Day Homemade Gifts that Dad Can Actually Use
Free Printable Father’s Day Card and Gift Ideas
50 Pretty Awesome DIY Gifts Kids Can Make (For All Occasions)
Get Your Free Printable Father’s Day Craft Here
To get the printable, just fill out the box below! You’ll immediately be redirected to the download!
If you make this project, I’d love to see it! Please tag me on Instagram @100affections or leave a comment on Pinterest!
Thoughts? I’d love to hear them! Leave a comment below!
Looks like a great idea!
Thanks, Alan! Appreciate your comment and you coming by! 🙂
Hoping to print for public home health nurses
Aww, I love that idea, Corri! Thanks so much for sharing with me! 🙂
love it.
I’m so glad! Thank you so much, Scherrie! 🙂
May I please get footprint copy
Hi Karen,
You just need to fill in the box at the end of the post and you’ll be immediately redirected to the download!
Great idea!!
So glad you enjoyed it! I’m sure it will be adorable!
For preschool project
I agree! Perfect for little footprints!
This craft is so adorable and seems easy to do1
Dad is going to love this sweet gift from his kids. Thanks for the idea, Kate.
So glad you enjoyed it, Tricia! Hope it was a fun project for y’all! Thank you for letting me know!
would love this Father’s day shoe printable. thank you!
Hi Lauren! There’s a box at the very end of the post where you can sign up to get it, and you’ll be immediately redirected to the download. Let me know if you have any issues accessing it!
Using the footprint for my toddlers
Oh I’m so glad! I hope you have a great time doing this activity and that Dad loves it! Thanks for letting me know, Lauren! 🙂
I love your craft ideas , the fathers day foot print is so adorable X woul love a copy to do with my grandchildren as a suprise Xx
There’s a box at the end of the post! Just fill it out and you’ll be immediately redirected to the download!
excellent ideas for Father’s day gifts
I appreciate that so much! Thank you!
Would love this printable
Hi Shayna! Just fill out the box at the END of the post, that’s specific to that printable! Hold on a few seconds and you’ll be redirected to the download!
This is a cute template I’m a daycare teacher and it’s perfect for Father’s Day
I’m so glad you can use it, Reyna! Enjoy! I so appreciate you letting me know! 🙂
I am an Early Headstart teacher and this project is perfect for our class. With ages infant- 2 yrs old
I’m so glad to hear this, Joann! Have so much fun! Thank you for letting me know. 🙂
Your Fathers Day foot print printable is so adorable.
I’m so glad you like it, Ashley! Thank you for letting me know!
I would love the printable “I have big shoes to fill page”!
Just scroll to the bottom and fill out the box that is specifically for this printable download. Hang on few seconds and you’ll be immediately redirected!
This will be for my daycare littles. Thanks so much
I’m so glad! Hope y’all have a blast!
yes please for my toddlers at daycare
Hi! Just scroll down to the bottom of the post and fill out the box specifically for this printable! Hang on a few seconds and you’ll be immediately redirected to the download!
For my PreK Sunday School Class
Great idea! I hope they love it, Kim!
Hi, I didn’t receive a link for the Father’s Day footprint craft.
Hi Kim! I just checked the signup box, and it’s working properly. Make sure you fill out the box at the END of the post that is specifically for that printable, and hang on a few seconds and you’ll be immediately redirected to the download. If that still isn’t working, you’ll get a welcome email once you sign up. That printable is in in the free subscriber library – the password for the library will be in the welcome email!