DIY Paw Print Art Is The Perfect Home Decor For Any Pet Lover

The phrase "pets leave paw prints on our hearts" may seem unoriginal, yet it's 100% true. Our pets will always occupy a permanent place in our hearts, but have you given them a similar stake on your home? A fun and simple DIY shows how you can immortalize your pets with a wall art project featuring none other than your furry family members' feet. Paws dipped in non-toxic, water-based paint and guided across some fabric will leave you with a pleasant sight you won't want to wash away. Showcased in a frame and hung on a wall, this pet-created masterpiece will bring you lots of smiles!

This DIY project isn't just adorable; it's also quite simple, affordable, and easy to personalize. All you'll need to gather is some pet-safe paint in a dark color, a large swath of fabric for your "canvas," and a container to hold the paint that you'll dip your fur baby's paws in. Dark paint on white fabric will look classic, but pastels, fluorescents, or plain white will pop on black, navy, cobalt, or chocolate brown cloth. If you have a menagerie of pets, choose a different paint color for each animal. It may also help to have containers of warm, soapy water and towels on standby for quick paw washing. Most importantly, don't forget the treats!

For a pet-safe paint that offers easy cleanup, water-based paints like Createx Colors Airbrush paint can be a good choice. A shallow container like a plastic lid will work as a paint tray. A half or full yard of light-colored fabric should be enough to cover your frame, but you can also repurpose old bedsheets! Spread your fabric on a smooth surface outdoors, then anchor the fabric in place with heavy items or with tape along its edges. Dip your pet's paw in the paint, then arrange some treats on the fabric or lure your pet with snacks, leaving lovely footprints behind. You don't need to dirty all four feet — even one or two painted paws will leave cute marks behind. Once there's a good number of prints on the fabric, you're ready to frame it and make this work of art the focal point in your room.

If your pet seems uncooperative, you can try a paint-free option instead. For this tweak, grab some cornstarch and a piece of very dark fabric. Set up the project just like you did for the paint version. Place your pet's paws in the cornstarch, and let them retrieve the treats from the fabric. There's no need to wash their paws afterward; just let them play in the grass a bit for some self-cleaning. Even little birdy or lizard tracks can look precious criss-crossing on the fabric, and this cornstarch route may be easier to manage with their tiny feet. Framed and matted, this unusual piece of wall art will add a unique touch to your home.