Use your child’s fingerprints and paint to create useful keepsakes for Father’s Day. This simple but adorable Fingerprint Daddy & Me Mug says it all! nice for Father’s Day Or perfect for birthdays and office take-aways.
Fingerprint Daddy and Me Father’s Day Mug
When I originally made this Father’s Day mug project several years ago, I used enamel paint and a toothpick, as you’ll see in the step photo below. However, I do include a suggestion for paint pens in the steps and supplies list. They are very easy to use!
Supplies you will need
Helpful crafting tips
- Acrylic paint will wash off this mug. However, if the mug will be used for decorative purposes only, you can use acrylic paint and coat with acrylic sealer. Wipe with a damp cloth as needed.
- Check your local dollar store for inexpensive mugs.
- Personalize this mug even more by writing your father’s first name on the other side.
How to Make a Father’s Day Mug
Make sure the coffee mug is clean and dry.
Use a child’s thumb and red enamel paint to add a “daddy” figure to the cup. If it seems too small you can enlarge it.
Use the color blue (or pink for a girl) and the index finger to add the baby to the cup.
Use a thin paintbrush to paint on the legs and arms. Connect the hands between the letters so that they hold hands.
Use a thin paintbrush to add hair.
Use a thin paintbrush to write “Daddy” above the letters and “& me” below the letters.
Bake your Father’s Day mug in the oven according to the directions on the back of the enamel paint bottle. You can also air dry, however, air drying requires several days rather than a few hours in a low temperature oven.
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Fingerprint Daddy and Me Coffee Mug
This adorable Father’s Day mug uses a child’s fingerprint to create a cute Daddy and Me message. The perfect keepsake gift for Dad!
supplies
- White coffee mug
- Enamel Paint: Black Red, blue or pink or paint pen
- A thin pointed paint brush or toothpick
Instructions
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Make sure the coffee mug is clean and dry.
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Use a child’s thumb and red enamel paint to add a “daddy” figure to the cup. If it seems too small you can enlarge it.
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Use blue paint (or pink for a girl) and index finger to add the baby to the cup.
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Use a thin paint brush to draw on the legs and arms, connecting the arms between the letters so they hold hands.
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Use a thin paintbrush to add hair.
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Use a thin paintbrush to write “Daddy” above the letters and “& me” below the letters.
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Bake the mug in the oven according to the directions on the back of the enamel paint bottle. You can also air dry, although air drying requires several days rather than a few hours in a low temperature oven.
Expert tips and FAQs
1. Acrylic paint will wash off this mug. However, if the mug will be used for decorative purposes only, you can use acrylic paint and coat with acrylic sealer. Wipe with a damp cloth as needed.
2. Check your local dollar store for inexpensive mugs.
3. Personalize this mug even more by writing your father’s first name on the other side.
This project was created by Amanda Formaro, originally for Caboose/Spoonful. Originally published on this blog on June 1, 2016.
