Last-Minute Homemade Father's Day Gifts

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

18 Jun 2009 05:09 AM

Father's Day is just three days away. Haven't shopped for dad yet? Grab the kids, raid your craft closet and have fun making these heartwarming gifts to give to dad on Father's Day:

HANDPRINT SHIRT

The more handprints, the better for this Father's Day craft. When you are done with the prints, finish it off with a cute message like "World's Best Dad, Hands Down!"

Materials:

T-shirt (in Dad's size)

Aluminum foil

Fabric paint in multiple colors

Directions:

Wash and dry the shirt before starting the project.

Lay shirt on a flat surface and place a piece of aluminum foil inside (to keep the paint from bleeding through to the back of the shirt).

Squeeze some paint out onto a paper plate and coat your children's hands with it. Use different colors for each child.

Have children press their hands onto the shirt and then lift straight up.

Use paint to write your children's names under each set of handprints. Then, write the phrase "World's Best Dad Hands Down!" (or another favorite saying) under the prints.

FOOTBALL FRAME

If your dad is a football fan, then he's sure to love this personalized keepsake:

Materials:

Unfinished wooden frame (available at craft stores)

Unfinished wooden football (available at craft stores)

Paint - Green, brown, and white

3-D Paint - white and other favorite colors

Paintbrushes

Glue

Markers

Picture of son or daughter

Directions:

Paint the frame green and the football brown. Let each dry completely.

Glue the football to the frame.

Add white lines down the football using the 3-D paint.

Paint white yard markers and numbers on one side of the frame using the 3-D paint.

Use the 3-D paint to write messages around the frame.

Add your favorite picture to the frame to complete the craft.

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Learn more about Michele Cheplic

Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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