We have compiled a few sweet ideas that you can create with your children. Check out the bonus features to make lasting memories with your #1 dad…
Paint Can Bottle Opener with added bonus –
For your FAVORITE DIYer, a colorful life awaits your #1Daddy, a paint can opener—TO top it off, you may have all that is needed to create this craft laying around the house. If not, a quick trip to the Home Depot and your craft store will get you set up to show dad just how clever, inventive, and crafty you are!
CREATE: Wrap the straight part of a complimentary paint can opener with oven bake clay, forming the clay into spheres. Bake according to the clay package directions. Once the metal and clay are cool, paint clay with acrylic paints. Once dry seal with satin finish Mod Podge or clear matte finish RustOleum spray paint.
BONUS: Add in a coupon to help him with his next painting job or, depending on age of your son and or daughters, a trip to a local brewery.
Photo from CountryLiving.com
Lazy Sunday Afternoon – Create a Custom Drop Cloth Picnic Blanket
Dad will love lounging on this DIY picnic blanket with his family on a lazy Sunday afternoon full of his favorite bites!
CREATE: Wash and iron a desired size canvas drop cloth. Use fabric paint or mix Mod Podge fabric paint fixative with acrylic paint from Michaels. Tape off desired pattern with Frog Tape and paint drop cloth. Allow to dry.
BONUS: Pack your picnic full of his favorite snacks and treats along with waters and lemonade – He will love the time you thought about him and enjoy every moment…head outside.
Extra Bonus: Combine the bottle opener and the blanket together for a special custom touch to your picnic.
Photo from Studio DIY and her tutorial is here.
Building Memories With Your #1 DIYer –
All that is required for this project are a few building block toys, a Sharpie marker, and your family’s imagination. Pull your children togehter and think of FUN things to do with Dad – hiking, rafting, painting, fishing, playing music, a visit to a car show, sharing his favorite hobby, and on and on – you know the dad in your life – fill a jar full of adventures that will create a year of memories.
BONUS: have one of the blocks pre-planned and whisk him away with the family to enjoy your first memory of the year.
Hint: Use the two DIY items above to have ready for one of the building block adventures: “Picnic by the River”
Show Him OFF – Give him the spotlight by making Clipboard Frames, creating a special place for his items –
“Frame” dads favorite 2-D items, whether it’s family pictures, maps, or naturalist print. Simply clipping items into clipboards. For a styled look, use use different size clipboards, paint or paper with ModPodge, and use twine or ribbon to hang.
Hint: Take the top three ideas, add in an instant camera, clip boards, fun papers and string – POOF – Dad’s wall is created!
Photo by Delineate Your Home
He is going to become a Happy Papa Bear with this thoughtful gift, a Personalized Back Scratcher!
CREATE: Using sports teams, hobbies, or favorite color as design inspiration, have your children draw a picture or design a graphic pattern, in pencil, on a wooden back scratcher.
Depending on the age of your children, they or you can use a Dremel Stylo , a wood-burning tool, to make the design permanent by tracing over the pencil design.
BONUS: Add tickets to his favorite sporting event and/or include a coupon for a back scratch in the gift for a special touch!
We hope this inspired you and your babes to head out and create memories!
Happy Father’s Day!
