Have some little ones in your household? Then they’ll need your help in creating a special Father’s Day gift for Dad. If Dad is a fisherman, golfer, or baseball fanatic – these DIY paint crafts are definitely up his alley:
Fishing You a Happy Father’s Day!
What you'll need:
- Ceramic Mug
- Enamel Paint
- Tiny Hands
- Paint Brush
- Sharpies/Painters Pens (optional)
- Oven
This punny mug is the perfect memento for Dad. Take a ceramic mug (find a cheap one at a dollar store!) and wash it well with vinegar or glass cleaner to remove any oil or residue. Then, paint a thin layer of paint on your little one’s hand and press it onto the mug, lift off, and wait for it to dry. Once dry – help your child paint on the remaining elements (other fish, fishing hook, bubbles, etc.) with a paint brush. Take it a step further by writing Happy Father’s Day (or Fishing You a Happy Father’s Day) across the top of the mug with a sharpie or painters pen. When finished, place the mug in a cold oven and set it to 350 degrees. Once heated, set a timer for 30 minutes and once it goes off – shut off the heat and let the oven (and mug inside) cool down.
Daddy’s Golf Course
What you'll need:
- Construction Paper
- Paint
- Toothpicks
- Glue
- Story Telling Skills
- Little Feet
Tell your family story by giving Dad a personalized golf course! Paint a thin layer of paint onto your kids’ feet and have them step on a large piece of construction paper. Then type up each child’s story, print and glue next to each “hole.” Finish by decorating each hole with a toothpick and triangle cut out with the flag number. Sand traps, water, and other accessories optional.
Hands Down – We Make a Good Team Plate
What you'll need:
- Ceramic Plate
- Enamel Paint
- Brushes
- Sharpies/Painters Pens
- Tiny Hands
Repeat a similar process as the earlier mug – clean your plate well with vinegar or glass cleaner to remove any residue. Then paint a thin layer of paint onto your child’s hands and have them press down in the center of the plate. Once dry, start adding the other elements – heart stitching and a message to dad. Place the finished product in a cold oven and heat up to 350 degrees, bake for 20-30 minutes, and allow the oven and plate to cool down!
No matter what you choose to make for dad this Father’s Day, he’s sure to appreciate your heartfelt gift. Have even more ideas? Tell us about them at our Facebook page.
