$1 Personalized Father’s Day gift from the hearts of your children!
Looking for a Father’s Day gift idea from kids? How about a sweet and simple frame made by the kids! This simple DIY gift idea for dad is perfect for babies and toddlers to add their little hands to (with a little help!). Using a Dollar Tree frame, this is the perfect last-minute Father’s Day gift from kids!
Don’t show this post to my husband because he hasn’t gotten his gift yet! 😉.
Father’s Day is just a week away- are you ready? I just never know what to get my husband (or my dad) for Father’s Day. Ties, golf balls, and t-shirts are just too cliche aren’t they? I know for Mother’s Day, the gifts I treasure the most are the ones my kids make themselves. I bet dad would appreciate the same sentiment; a keepsake that reminds him that he has already gotten the precious gift he could ever receive.
Here is a cute project that is personal and easy. This is a Father’s Day Gift the kids can make themselves(well, maybe with a little help from Mom) and it only costs $1!
The DAD frame is from Dollar Tree. I found it in the frame aisle (imagine that, right!). I simply purchased the frame and let my kids decorate a picture. They had their own special gift for Daddy in about 10 minutes.
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“Loving Hands” Father’s Day Frame
Here’s what you need:
DAD frame from Dollar Tree
Card Stock (or construction paper)
Markers or Crayons
Scissors
Small foam stickers (optional)
Tape
I opened the frame then took out the glass pane and “photo” paper inside. Don’t pitch that fake photo! Take the picture and place it in the corner of your cardstock or construction paper. Trace it to get the correct size and shape page for the frame. (see photo) Cut out the shape and now you have your “canvas”
Let the kids decorate! My kids are both under 3 so they definitely had some Mom help. I traced both of their hands and let them place some foam heart stickers. We reviewed our letters while spelling out d-a-d-d-y in some small foam letter stickers (which I had in the house- I think I bought them at Dollar Tree also- any letter stickers would probably work). I added the year with a marker so we would always remember when the girls made it.
Is there a special thing Dad does with the kids that they might like to draw (fishing, riding bikes)? Maybe Dad has a favorite sports team or hobby? Be creative! This is a nice opportunity for kids to reflect on the special things Dad does and why they love him so much. It also might be a good time to explain Father’s Day to younger kids; this activity and associated discussion can help them understand why we are celebrating.
When your special drawing is finished, replace the glass then center the picture in the frame and use a piece of tape to hold it in place.
Finally, put the back on the frame and secure it to keep the masterpiece safe. Dad will be getting a precious gift straight from the hearts of his children for Father’s Day this year. Better than a tie, right?
If you want to add something extra to your Father’s Day handmade gift, I was recently sent the Lifewit Cooler to try and I like it! Any Dad will love this cooler whether he golfs, goes fishing/camping or just needs a lunch box for work. I use it myself for picnics with the kids at the park! It has a top compartment where I put snacks/food and a compartment that is perfect for holding cans or water bottles. It keeps everything cold for hours and is easy to carry! Grab it here: LINK
Looking for something more professional? Fiverr is a site where talented people complete projects starting at $5. You can have someone draw your dad as a superhero, sing a custom Father’s Day song (or rap!), design a personalized Father’s Day Facebook banner, create a custom crossword puzzle, draw Dad as a Lego… I could go on. Projects are typically $5 and you can add extra services such as faster delivery. Wouldn’t Dad rather see himself as a cartoon superhero than get another beer mug/golf ball set/necktie/coffee mug?
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Isn’t this frame is the perfect way to remind your husband that you have already given him the best Father’s Day gift ever- his children!
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