We Love Dad! Father's Day Crafts
We did it for Mother’s Day… so with Father’s Day coming up, we’re doing some more craft ideas! This holiday might be coming at a good time for families to wind down as the school year ends and summer approaches. Crafts are a great way to work on visuomotor and fine motor skills post school year, while keeping it play (fun) based.
Tin Can Pencil Holder
Use those recyclables to make a utensil holder! You can use some leftover acrylic paint, make sure there are no sharp edges on the can, a brush, a printed out picture of child, craft sponge and mod podge. Here’s a great tutorial https://buggyandbuddy.com/tin-can-pencil-holder/
Record Coasters
All you need is adhesive craft foam, acrylic paint, paintbrush, pen/pencil, 4 CD’s, and scissors. These adorable coasters make a great gift; Tutorial here https://www.craftprojectideas.com/fathers-day-upcycled-record-coasters/
Dad Rocks Paperweight
Gather rocks from the backyard, and repurpose them into paper weights! You can start with using patterned tape, cut into a tie, then add some faces and fun sayings with black permanent markers. Light colored rocks may work best for contrast. Get some ideas here https://www.hellowonderful.co/post/my-dad-rocks-father-s-day-paperweight/
Lollipop Prize Ribbons
It’s a personalized sweet treat! This one is a little more crafty, with a great tutorial from Lars https://thehousethatlarsbuilt.com/2018/06/fathers-day-lollipop-prize-ribbons.html/
Punny Card’s
You can do a “You’re my Hero” one here: https://www.berries.com/blog/diy-funny-fathers-day-cards-for-dad?r=sbaffiliate&irgwc=1&irclickid=VuC031Q7CxyLUAO07OwzdzZ-UkB1xJwfNwEAVY0&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=impactradius&utm_campaign=10078&utm_content=594771&utm_term=Skimbit%20Ltd.&afsrc=1
A Fruity One here: https://www.frugalmomeh.com/diy-fathers-day-watermelon-card-printable-template.html#_a5y_p=6358128
Would love to know if you have any other ideas!
Mothers Day Crafts
I think we can all agree that one day a year is not enough to celebrate moms. Whether you’re a mother yourself, or taking the time to celebrate the mothers in your life, there are plenty of fun ways to pay tribute. Here are some creative ideas for little ones!
Crayon Candles: It requires some help from an adult, but all you need is wax, wicks, old crayons and containers. It’s a great way to use up some of those broken crayon pieces at the bottom of your drawer, and choose colors that mom will like! Here’s the link: https://www.thepinningmama.com/diy-crayon-candles/
3D Tea Cup Cards: These are adorable to step-up the usual decorated card and make it 3D. Materials needed: 1 blank card, construction paper, 1 cut up egg carton, pipe cleaner, tea bag and glue.
Here’s the link: https://intheplayroom.co.uk/drink-it-all-in-with-twinings-and-tea-cup-cards/
Mason Jar Picture Frame: It adds a pop of color and personalization to flowers mom might be getting (or picked from the lawn). https://www.homestoriesatoz.com/crafts/mason-jar-picture-frame-vase.html?ref=pcrorganicgglunkwn&prid=pcseogglunkwn
Pop-up Cards: They have printable files to help you make a pop-up card, thanks to One Dog Wolf! https://www.1dogwoof.com/mom-love-pop-up-cards-free-silhouette-cut-files/?ref=pcrorganicgglunkwn&prid=pcseogglunkwn
Button Bookmarks: All you need are some popsicle sticks, buttons, foam and glue. If you want to add more color to the popsicle sticks, you can paint them. Once dry, cut the foam (thick paper) into petals, glue a button for the middle of the flower going at one end with petals surrounding. Then glue some buttons as decor along the popsicle stick.
Thumb Platter: Add a personalized touch to a platter dish with paint and carefully stamped thumbs. https://oldsaltfarm.com/heart-thumbprint-platter/?ref=pcrorganicgglunkwn&prid=pcseogglunkwn
A Different Take on your typical portrait; Silhouette Art! https://www.homemadeginger.com/gallery-wall-tutorial-diy-easy/?ref=pcrorganicgglunkwn&prid=pcseogglunkwn