We have fallen so much in love with this sweet boy since adopting him from the shelter several months ago, it feels like he has always been apart of the family. I have been so busy spoiling and loving him that I completely procrastinated on getting a canvas print with his paw print, something that I have been wanting to do for months. I finally decided that today was the day to get it done because this sweet pup has already grown more than twice his size since bringing him home. I was expecting this to be far more difficult than I had anticipated, but with a few tricks (and bribes) this turned out to be a fun and relatively mess free craft!

All you need to create your dog paw print canvas art is a blank white canvas, paint, a plate, paintbrushes, and some treats to keep your dog occupied while you create the paw prints.

Step #1: get your dog cozy, position his paws and provide him with a treat!

Step #2: Create the paw prints

While your dog is busy and distracted from chewing on a delicious treat (we gave ours the Busy Dog Treats) you are going to dip your pups paw in the paint. Make sure to dab it a few times on a clean part of the plate in order to get off the excess paint. Then gently push the canvas print onto your dogs paw to create the paw print. Allow to dry before moving on to the next step.

Step #3: Create your canvas art

The final step is completely up to you! Feel free to design and paint your canvas however you may like. Whether it’s your dog’s name or a different dog inspired quote… anything will do!

I was so excited at how this paw print canvas turned out and could not wait to proudly hang it on the wall! If you would like a professional canvas of your pet, you can always check out Prints4sure.com.

Let us know in the comment section below if you made this craft with your pet and how creative you got with your canvas art!