{"id":24928,"date":"2016-09-14T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-14T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com?p=24928&#038;preview_id=24928"},"modified":"2025-03-16T03:21:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T03:21:59","slug":"keepsake-puppy-paw-print","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2016\/09\/14\/keepsake-puppy-paw-print\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Keepsake Dog or Puppy Paw Print"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25167\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Keepsake-Puppy-Paw-Print-SQ.png\" alt=\"DIY Keepsake Puppy Paw Print SQ\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24959\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Make this framed keepsake dog or puppy paw print to have forever and memorialize your furry friends. It&#8217;s both classy and meaningful! It doesn&#8217;t matter what size your &#8220;puppy&#8221; is.\u00a0 It makes a beautiful gift for family, friends or your children.\u00a0 (I&#8217;ve been told its great for kitty cats too!)\u00a0 You might also enjoy learning how to simply and inexpensively make <a href=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/2015\/11\/19\/personalized-dog-bowls-dollar-store-dishes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">personalized dog bowls<\/a> or make sure your little guy or gal is styling with our <a href=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/2016\/08\/24\/5-minute-puppy-dog-bow-ties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 minute puppy bow ties<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24959\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/>Puppy Paw Print Supplies<\/h1>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT<\/strong>: Dogs that have longer fur will be next to impossible to get a clean paw print unless the fur is trimmed. Also, many dogs do not like their feet touched. Don&#8217;t ever force your dog to do something that scares them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2c7GdM2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watercolor Paper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2cd9Uhk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gold Paint<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2bUOdAe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Paint<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Frame<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24959\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/>Instructions<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gather your supplies. You can use regular paper but watercolor paper gives a much nicer print and finish!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25169\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Keepsake-Puppy-Paw-Print-5.jpg\" alt=\"Make this framed keepsake dog or puppy paw print to have forever and memorialize your furry friends. It's both classy and meaningful!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Paint your palm gold, making sure to cover it well.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25170\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Keepsake-Puppy-Paw-Print-6.jpg\" alt=\"Make this framed keepsake dog or puppy paw print to have forever and memorialize your furry friends. It's both classy and meaningful!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Make sure there are no gaps in the paint.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25171\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Keepsake-Puppy-Paw-Print-7.jpg\" alt=\"Make this framed keepsake dog or puppy paw print to have forever and memorialize your furry friends. It's both classy and meaningful!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Make sure you plan ahead for your frame so you know exactly where your hand needs to be placed. Press your hand down firmly on the center of the paper.\u00a0 You may need to take your other hand to help with pressure. It&#8217;s a good idea to do some test runs to know exactly how much pressure to use. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25172\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Keepsake-Puppy-Paw-Print-8.jpg\" alt=\"Make this framed keepsake dog or puppy paw print to have forever and memorialize your furry friends. It's both classy and meaningful!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The final print.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25173\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Keepsake-Puppy-Paw-Print-9.jpg\" alt=\"Make this framed keepsake dog or puppy paw print to have forever and memorialize your furry friends. It's both classy and meaningful!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Feel free to touch up any gaps if needed. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25174\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Keepsake-Puppy-Paw-Print-10.jpg\" alt=\"Make this framed keepsake dog or puppy paw print to have forever and memorialize your furry friends. It's both classy and meaningful!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Take your little pups paw and press it into the ink. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25177\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Keepsake-Puppy-Paw-Print-13.jpg\" alt=\"Make this framed keepsake dog or puppy paw print to have forever and memorialize your furry friends. It's both classy and meaningful!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/> Do some test runs on the paw print also before doing the final. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25180\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Keepsake-Puppy-Paw-Print-12-1.jpg\" alt=\"Make this framed keepsake dog or puppy paw print to have forever and memorialize your furry friends. It's both classy and meaningful!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Press the paw in place. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25175\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Keepsake-Puppy-Paw-Print-11.jpg\" alt=\"Make this framed keepsake dog or puppy paw print to have forever and memorialize your furry friends. It's both classy and meaningful!\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Frame your art and hang!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25178\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Keepsake-Puppy-Paw-Print-14.png\" alt=\"Make this framed keepsake dog or puppy paw print to have forever and memorialize your furry friends. It's both classy and meaningful!\" width=\"630\" height=\"715\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24959\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25179 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DIY-Keepsake-Puppy-Paw-Print.png\" alt=\"Make this framed keepsake dog or puppy paw print to have forever and memorialize your furry friends. It's both classy and meaningful!\" width=\"630\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24959\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make this framed keepsake dog or puppy paw print to have forever and memorialize your furry friends. It&#8217;s both classy and meaningful! It doesn&#8217;t matter what size your &#8220;puppy&#8221; is.\u00a0 It makes a beautiful gift for family, friends or your children.\u00a0 (I&#8217;ve been told its great for kitty cats too!)\u00a0 You might also enjoy learning [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":25168,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1603,1610,1611,1625,1629,1620,1630,1674],"tags":[1476,1477],"class_list":["post-24928","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-1-blog","category-crafts","category-diy-decor","category-for-kids","category-paper-crafts","category-pets","category-under-10","category-wall-decor","tag-dog-paw-print","tag-puppy-paws"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24928","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24928"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24928\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30002,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24928\/revisions\/30002"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25168"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24928"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24928"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24928"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}