Fathers Day Crafts Photography Shack Guide
Fathers Day Crafts Made With Household Items
By Sylvia Adolvana
Even though dads don’t always show it, they’re big
mush-mellows when it comes to receiving homemade Fathers
Day crafts! Creating a personalized gift will show dad
that you’ve taken the time to express your thoughtfulness
and gratitude.
Even if the glue comes unstuck, the lines aren’t cut
straight, or your portrait of him looks like a circus
freak, he will value your efforts more than any gift
or card you could have possibly bought. If you’re looking
for a fun, creative Fathers Day gift to make, then you’ll
find all that you need right here.
Photo gifts are popular crafts to make Father’s
Day special for your dad. You can review your options
and visit a craft store like AC Moore, Joann Fabric
or Michaels and easily find plain wooden picture frames,
craft foam frames or plastic frames that are ready for
decorating.
Frame A Picture Of You And Dad
You can use markers, feathers, pebbles, seashells,
stickers, beads, fabric, or a number of other creative
items to affix to your frame. If you don’t have the
wherewithal to make it to the craft store, you can probably
find household items that can be assembled into a frame
-- CDs, buttons, yarn, cloth or bottle caps immediately
come to mind.
Be sure to find a picture of you and dear old dad to
ensure that your Father’s Day message makes it right
to dad’s desk at work! If a frame is not quite your
style, you might want to build a family photo collage
on a canvas board or in a scrapbook.
These are some of the easiest Father’s Day gift ideas
you can make, but also some of the most sentimental.
Painted Bricks For Bookends
Perhaps you like the idea of Fathers Day crafts that
are functional. A pencil holder made from a plastic
cup or a soup can makes a great office accessory when
decorated with a message. Bookends made of painted bricks
(with felt bottoms to avoid scratching the bookshelf)
are another neat idea.
A painted paperweight made of a rock can add a splash
of color and sentimentality to dad’s desk. You can make
a bank out of a coffee can, where you and dad can save
money for a special father-child trip. Refrigerator
magnets are easy to make out of just about any item
as well.
A Personalized BBQ Apron For The Master Of The Grill
If your dad is a master of the grill, he’d probably
love a specially decorated BBQ apron so he can proudly
wear your Father’s Day special message in the backyard
all summer long.
Oriental Trading Post (www.orientaltrading.com)
is a great place to find inexpensive kits to make Fathers
Day crafts. You can make your dad a keychain, travel
mug, photo frame, door knob hanger, pillow, tool chest,
treat holder, ornament, Frisbee, hat, handkerchief,
paperweight, bookmark, apron, sun catcher and more!
Most projects will cost less than $10, so there is
a something for everyone. If you’re looking for creative
ideas to make a Father Day card, as well as other ideas,
you’ll also find them at Oriental Trading.
About the Author:
Sylvia Adolvana is an author of articles on crafts, digital photography and software including
Red Eye in Portraits,
Adobe Upgrade,
Photo Albums,
Photo Enhancement,
Small Digital Cameras,
Create DVDs,
DVD Burner Software,
Family Web Site,
Bridal Portraits,
Wedding Photos,
Wedding Announcements.
Keep a lookout for more articles coming soon.
More Crafts Ideas....
You have probably heard the statement that the most
heartfelt gifts are those created by your own hand.
Parents know this. They look forward to those scribbles
from their toddlers. It is a sign that someone took
the time out of their day to do something for you. You
were in their thoughts.
If you want to give a more personal gift to someone
you love, doing a craft may be the best idea. Most crafts
are surprisingly easy and there are tons of reliable
sources to find all the projects that you could possibly
want.
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