Sidewalk Chalk Photo Ideas for Father’s Day

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Need a homemade gift for dad?!

If you’re looking for a unique and thoughtful gift for the dad in your life, check out this fun way to use sidewalk chalk as a creative photo backdrop! The result is a frugal yet special keepsake and a fun outdoor activity to do with the kiddos.

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Just grab some sidewalk chalk and brainstorm a theme and message.

Tips for Success:

  • Have your kids lay or sit on the ground.
  • Use props to make it even more fun.
  • If possible, use a ladder to get a shot facing down towards the sidewalk with your camera.
  • For best results, use a free photo editing tool afterwards (I like PicMonkey.com) to adjust the contrast so the chalk really stands out in your photos.
  • Frame the photo as a gift, order a photo book, calendar, canvas, coffee mug etc.

Here’s a few different Father’s Day Pose Ideas:

1.) Our Grandpa Rocks

Draw a music theme and use some musical related toys or instruments for photo props!


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2.) Our Dad is Out of this World

Draw an outer space background and have the kids lay down as if they are in space helmets! So fun.


fun father's day photo gift

3.) Best Papa Ever (Fishing Boat)

Draw a simple boat in water, and have the kids hold pretend fishing poles!


 Lina (lina@hip2save.com) loves cooking new recipes, thrift store shopping, and DIY home decor projects. 
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Comments 17

  1. Joanna

    When is Father’s Day???

    • Lina (Hip's Modern Martha)

      Sunday June 19

  2. lizz

    Cute idea!!

    • Lina (Hip's Modern Martha)

      Thanks Lizz!

  3. Irene

    Doing this for sure, thx for the ideas

  4. Julia L.

    Soooo cute! Love it. ⛱

    • Lina (Hip's Modern Martha)

      Aw thanks Julia!

  5. Heather C.

    Awwwww… Are those your kiddos, Lina? SO cute!!

    • Lina (Hip's Modern Martha)

      Yes- thanks Heather!

  6. S

    Loving this idea! Now I gotta find out how to get them to sit still for the pic!!!

    • Lina (Hip's Modern Martha)

      I had to bribe with popsicles afterwards! Haha

  7. Priya

    I did this with my then 3 and 1 year old daughters last year, thanks to you! It turned out cute. Thank you Lina! 😉

    • Lina (Hip's Modern Martha)

      Yay! That’s so nice – thanks for stopping by and telling me!

  8. Dawn

    We did this last year & it turned out so cute! As an idea we drew buildings with my son flying over them with a cape on “You’re my super hero, Papa.”

    • Lina (Hip's Modern Martha)

      Love it! Cute idea.

  9. Vanessa

    So Cute!!

    • Lina (Hip's Modern Martha)

      Thanks Vanessa!

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