Pinterest Picks: 5 DIY Father's Day Gifts
A good way to catch Dad's eye is to make him something. When the kids, maybe with some help from mom, take the effort to create a gift, Dads are likely to hold on to it forever.
Pinterest is a gold mine of DIY ideas, so we whittled down a list of five.
1. Generational Father Photo Shoot
This one involves getting Dad and Grandpa involved. If you can get a great-grandpa in there too, even better. Give Dad a frame of one of your kiddo and snap a photo. Get that one developed and put it in the same frame. You can stage them in the same place and have them wear similar clothes to add to the effect.
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2. DIY Bottle Opener
This can serve a dual purpose. You can get a thoughtful, handmade gift and also help keep Dad from being messy. With a cheap mountable bottle opener, a drill, some wood and some wood glue, you can make Dad a bottle opener that catches the bottle caps for him.
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3. Pallet Drink Coaster
This DIY idea makes usue of popsicle sticks. So, bonus for getting to eat a bunch of popsicles. This is shown via YouTube video. These coasters even get a distressed look from stain!
4. Baseball Handprint Craft
Baseball season is in full swing. Whether Dad is a fan of America's pasttime, there's a little slugger in the family or both, this craft is like a rare signed ball. Instead of a signature, a kid's handprint covers the ball, capturing them at that age.
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5. Handprint Craft for Fishing Enthusiasts
If Dad loves fishing, maybe this gift would mean the most. The video shows a handprint made to look like a fish about to swallow a hook on a cross section of tree. "Hooked on Dada" reads across the top. This craft also makes use of a kid's tiny hands to show the passage of time, because hopefully Dad will keep it forever.