DIY Budget Fatheads

Fatheads this size can cost more than $35 a piece depending on where you get them from. I spent a total of $26 to make both of these fatheads with all the supplies you see listed here, plus the optional paddles I mention at the end. Office Depot/ Office Max are always running specials. I originally planned for one fathead then I was prompted when I added that one to the cart to add another adhesive print and get two prints for $9 each. I was then able to apply my 20% off coupon to the prints and my x-acto knife as well. Leaving me with this phenomenal deal. I have the exact pricing below along with links.
Any graphic design program to make the head only. Save to computer to upload to Office Depot / office max website.
Supplies:
Office Depot/ Office Max ( I used a 20% off coupon)
$3.79 X-acto Knife- www.officedepot.com/a/product...
$8.80- Per Adhesive Print. I had 2 prints. www.officedepot.com/a/product...
Dollar Store:
$2- 2 foam boards 20x30
From Home:
Card
Cardboard Box
Optional:
Paddle from dollar store. I purchased 2.
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[@werebothrightpodcast]

This was awesome !! Lifesaver!!!

[@keitateneparks3148]

Great idea, looks great!!!

[@DesignwithMEEAshleyDEE]

Thank you!!!! I couldn't pay $40 for one so I had to think of a cheaper way. LOL

[@goldenelegance8936]

Thank u

[@safetyvisionsbs4480]

You are awesome!

[@DesignwithMEEAshleyDEE]

Thank you❤

[@ladyme578]

Is this water proof ?? If not, do u know how to waterproof it

[@LinhNguyen-mg1in]

what option did you use in canva to make the head?

[@DesignwithMEEAshleyDEE]

Hi! I clicked on the image, hit edit image, and then pressed the bg remover button. It will remove the background and you can press the erase and restore buttons to get the object down to the size you need. Hope this helps!

[@missdoitdoit1]

Ok, if you don’t have a printer we’re can we go print this out at?
Also, can you show how you added the paddle..
Thank you

[@DesignwithMEEAshleyDEE]

Hi Richeda! I printed mine at Office Depot at that time. I would print at Walgreens/ CVS. Whoever has the best deal. Shop around between those three stores. Make sure you chose the adhesive poster option. I cut off a fan from the dollar store and hot glued it to the bottom of the head. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions. Happy to help.

[@christinagrady9873]

How did you get the edges to be smooth? Mine is kinda wiggly when I use the erase tool.

[@DesignwithMEEAshleyDEE]

I zoomed in as much as I could. I also cut out right on the picture, not too far in but enough not see any imperfections in the print. Hope this helps!

[@lindsaywhite5332]

Hi! Can you tell me what program you used on the picture?

[@DesignwithMEEAshleyDEE]

Hello, sure! It was Canva. I linked it below.

[@DesignwithMEEAshleyDEE]

www.canva.com/login?shouldClearGotAutoSelect

[@lindsaywhite5332]

Thank you! And just double checking - you printed the photo as 16x20?

[@DesignwithMEEAshleyDEE]

@@lindsaywhite5332 Your welcome! I can't remember I think it is 16"x20". If you are planning on printing in the next couple of weeks, I hear Walgreens has a better deal over Office Depot on the poster paper now.

[@luisasanchez7617]

Hello! can you tell me how you got down to the actual head?

[@DesignwithMEEAshleyDEE]

HI! Yes I sure can. I just want to make sure I understand. Are you asking about how I got it down to the head in the graphic design program?

[@luisasanchez7617]

@@DesignwithMEEAshleyDEE yes!

[@DesignwithMEEAshleyDEE]

@@luisasanchez7617 I used Canva. Under the effects tab there is a background remover button. It lets you erase and restore things you want or don't need on the pictures. I removed the body and other things in the picture down to his head using the erase button. I saved the head on a PDF or whatever format the print place takes. Side note: I believe you need a paid account to use the background remover under the effects tab. I'm not sure though. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions. I'm happy to help.

[@rdc9317]

what size is your picture that you had made

[@DesignwithMEEAshleyDEE]

Hello. Thank you for reaching out. It was a 16x20. Let me know if you have anymore questions, hope this helps!

[@FatimaAshley]

Hi where do you print this seize image out at? Also did you put it on the sticky paper?

[@MS-bn3rg]

That's what I'm trying to figure out, like girl... where?

[@KM-xt4wc]

Right, that's the guts of the project. Lol. Like, did you print this yourself or what???

[@vonthadon5992]

@@KM-xt4wc office max prints 24x36 poster size

[@imaniryonne]

Can the photos be printed at Walgreens?

[@DesignwithMEEAshleyDEE]

You can print at Walgreens. They have both regular and adhesive posters that come in an assortment of sizes. However, to save the most money on your posters Office Depot/ Office max gives you the best deal. I will put a link below. Hope this helps!

[@DesignwithMEEAshleyDEE]

photo.walgreens.com/store/posters

[@imaniryonne]

@@DesignwithMEEAshleyDEE omg thanks so much!! I actually went with Walgreens they had a 60% off coupon so I was able to get two for about $15. Thanks so much ☺️☺️

[@DesignwithMEEAshleyDEE]

@@imaniryonne Fantastic savings!!! You are so welcome.

[@monicaquevedo5868]

Hi, what size was the print

[@DesignwithMEEAshleyDEE]

Hello. Thank you for reaching out. It was a 16x20. Let me know if you have anymore questions, hope this helps!