As dog parents, it seems as though our lives revolve around constantly taking pictures of every little cute thing our dogs do. Is your puppy carrying a stick twice his size? INSTAGRAM IT. Is he tracking his cute little dog paw prints all over your white carpet? SNAPCHAT IT. And while these are great ways to capture fond memories, wouldn’t you like something a little more lasting and creative?<\/p>
That’s where DIY dog paw print art comes in. Using pet-safe materials, you can create beautiful crafts that help you commemorate your love for your pet in a lasting and sentimental way. You can do these at different intervals in your puppy’s life to see how she’s growing, or have a fun afternoon crafting a few as future mementos. <\/p>
Plus, they make great gifts for all of the people who care for your dog throughout the year: namely, your dog walkers, sitters, trainers, doggy day care maestros, even your dog groomer!<\/p>
Pro tip: Since most of these paw print crafts involve some kind of pet-safe paint or gooey substance, it’s highly recommend that you do all of them outside. That way, your pet’s prints are only on the artwork, not on your living room floor. Plus, doing these outside will allow for easy cleanup for you and your dog when the time comes to wash off the plaster, paint, sand or ink.<\/p>