Do you want to make your father a unique, yet special gift that he can treasure or cherish for years? If so, check out the homemade projects and ideas below that allow everyone to get involved in the fun. In addition, celebrate your favorite moments with your father by showcasing them in one of the projects below. However, be sure an adult helps you with each project you do.

Family Yard Stick

Items Needed

A Yard Stick for correct measurements (cut the molding down to the exact size)

6 ft. Strip of flat molding ( in x 2 in)

Small Pictures

Black Marker

Glue

Scissors

Glitter

Tulip glue

Polyurethane

A father enjoys showing off his children, so give him unique ways to show off his family while working on his projects. Allow him to see his favorite moments every time he measures something in the house or on the job. First, you will need to use the yard stick, as a guide to mark your measurements on the molding with the black marker. Then, glue a small picture on each foot of the stick and use a tulip paint to write a special message to dad.

Shake the glitter over your message and let the homemade yard stick dry for twenty four hours. Last, apply the polyurethane as instructed on the can and let the stick dry in a dust free environment. After you are sure it is dry, wrap it up and hide it somewhere safe. This way, on Father's Day, you can surprise him with a homemade yard stick with a special message on it. In addition, he will enjoy determining the size of something based on the faces of those he loves.

Table of Memories

Items Needed

Small Wooden Table (stained)

Pictures

Glue

Polyurethane

Imagine giving your father a table of memories, which he can enjoy for many years to come while sitting in his favorite recliner or chair. Every time he sits down, he will be reminded of your love and hard work that went in to making his memory table. First, you must gather the supplies you will need to build the table correctly and clean the table. After, the table is dry, begin gluing our favorite pictures into a collage pattern and let it dry for twenty four hours.

Finally, apply the polyurethane and allow it to dry thoroughly, before touching it again. Then surprise you dad with it, by bringing it out of hiding and setting beside his chair. Additionally, you can add a card and a bow, along with a cake and his favorite dessert. Furthermore, this unique and inexpensive, yet priceless gift will be a treasured for years and years to come. Also, you can pass this gift on to your grandchildren and great grandchildren, as a treasured family heirloom.

Family Picture Book

Items Needed

Pictures

Cardstock

Glue

Markers

Stickers

Scissors

Hole punch

A Ribbon

Creating a family picture book is a fun project for the whole family to get involved with, especially on Father's Day. Take time to gather up your supplies and pictures you want to use for the pages. Give each member a picture to glue on to the card stock and let them dry before decorating the page. In addition, they can write out a special message and/or a caption about the pictures.

Next, have someone make a cover page and a back page with the books information, along with each author's name. Punch two holes on the left side of the book, one on the top and one the bottom of each page. Then, cut a long string of the ribbon and string it through the holes in the book. Finally, tie the ends into a bow and watch your father become surprise, when he sees the priceless book you have made together as a family.

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