We all know Father’s Day is fast approaching, and there are tons of fun ideas of things you can craft for gifts. But let’s not forget Grandpa’s too! I have a quick and easy t shirt idea for you today…
The shirt states : “My GRANDPA deserves a PAT on the back” and of course, it includes pats on the back from all the grandkids.
First, let’s talk about the lettering. I used a cutting machine and heat transfer vinyl, which just irons on. If you don’t want to cut your own, you can use the file I created. If you don’t have a cutting machine, you can try printable iron-on sheets, arranging iron-on letters, or even using freezer paper to create a stencil. Lots of options.
Next up the back of the shirt. I used regular craft paint mixed at a 2:1 ratio with fabric medium (sold by the craft paint). The fabric medium helps it stay on fabric and ensures that the paint isn’t too stiff or crunchy.
I then used a foam brush to generously coat each child’s hand. I let them choose where they wanted their handprint, then helped guide it into place. After putting their hand on the shirt, I pressed on top of it firmly, then had them pull off the shirt in an upward direction.
The handprints were a little light, so we ended up doing two coats.
And that’s all there is to it!
If you are still looking for some last-minute Father’s Day Ideas, I have a few great ones over on my blog:
i would love the file if you don’t mind making it available. I could copy it in Photoshop…but that’s too much work ;)!
What a great idea. I would love a copy of the file. Please let me know what I need to do to get the file. Thanks, Melisa
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I would love it if you could share the file for the front. I really want to create this. Such a cute idea. Thank You!
Super cute!!!
I would like to have that file please. Really cute
I would also LOVE a copy of this file! My dad and father-in-law would love this 🙂 Thanks! krisbuck at hotmail dot com
I am thinking of doing this for christmas. Can you please send me the file? 🙂 TIA
Hey Rachel, this shirt is sure cute, isn’t it? Unfortunately, this post was created by one of my contributors and I don’t actually have the file to send. I’d love to see your shirt if you decide to create one of your own though! xoxo Tauni
I would love this file! Its perfect for what I’m trying to do
Hey Aubrey, the file was created by a guest on my site, so I don’t own it to share. I am sorry! xoxo Tauni
Could I please get a file for both the Grandpa and Dad pat on the backs??
Hi Sarah, this was a guest post on my site and I actually no longer have access to the files. You could definitely get in touch with Mandy over at Sugar Bee Crafts for the file though. xo Tauni
Hi Mandy,
This is such a cute idea I went and bought the materials would you be able to make the templates available to me both for DAD and GRANDPA I would really appreciate it!
Thanks so so much!
Hi Christina, this was a post my friend Mandy shared on my blog several years ago. I don’t have the file, but I believe you can find it on her site here >>> http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2011/06/fathers-day-shirt-2.html Good luck! Tauni
How can I get this file I wanted to make it for fathers day