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As many of you know Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 17th. My son always loves to make Daddy cards as well as the other men in our life too (Grandpa, Great Grandpa and more). I will be enjoying the day with my husband and son (Which I think they will ditch me for golf but that is ok)! I do miss my dad thought! It has been 14 years since he passed away.

Father’s Day Golf Cup Cakes! These are so cute and both my son and husband would love them… To bad I do not have time to make them!

Dad, You’re Worth Every Penny! Card. This looks like a fun easy project for your kiddo’s to do!

Father’s Day Coupon Booklet. This one you can customize with your own coupons!

Father’s Day Fridge Magnet. This one will need a bit more to make.

Trinket Box/tray. The site for this one has several other cute ideas as well!

A pad for dad. Cute little note book your child can make for dad. You could even turn this into a card.

With Father’s Day just around the corner (June 16th), I thought over the next few weeks I would feature some Father’s Day gift ideas. If you have one on your website and want me to share (email me dealwisemommy@ gmail.com).

The 1st project I am going to feature is found on the website What to Expect.

Father’s Day Photo Block Puzzle

Supplies:

Unfinished wooden blocks (I used 1 and ¾”)

Sandpaper

Acrylic paint

Photos (they used only two, but you could use up to six)

Rubber band

Parchment paper or tracing paper

Accent stickers (optional)

Mod Podge crafting fluid (optional)

Flat foam brushes (optional)

Visit What to Expect to learn how to make these super cute blocks for dad!

I am loving this great idea for a Mother’s Day gift! Mason Jar Planter Box from Shanty 2 Chic.

Supplies:

(1) 1×4 Furring Strip

(3) Mason Jars

(2) Door Pulls

Total Cost should be under $8.00

Directions:

Visit Shanty 2 chic for step by step directions with pictures.

I found another great teacher gift idea on Gift Card Girlfriend which was adapted from Family Fun. Gift Card Plant Teacher Gift. This one would be great if you know a few mom’s in the class. You could go in together and get a few fun gift cards for the teacher!!

Gift Card Plant Teacher Gift

Need:

Plant (There are so many fun colorful plants out right now in my area!!) Loving the Gerber Daisy colors!

Gift Cards

Flower Templates

Flower Front: The flowers you see here. Cut and glue to flower backs.
Flower Back: The back of the flowers, needed to make a pocket.
Blank Flowers: I made an extra set of blank flowers so you can use this teacher appreciation idea for other occasions.

Bamboo Skewer

Directions:

Make the Flower Gift Card Holders
Insert Gift Cards
Insert into plant

Ideas to write on the flowers:

“Thanks for all your hard work” – gift card to Home Depot, Staples, etc.
“You’re so much fun” – gift card to the movies or video store.
“You’re our favorite” – gift card to her favorite place, free choice card!
“Thanks for keeping your cool” – gift card to the ice cream store.

Continue reading » Teacher Gift Ideas #8-17

Earth Day Crafts

Apr 222013

Image Credit: The Gunny Sack

My little guy just loves to do crafts and make just about anything and I found a few Earth Day Crafts from some great bloggers! Check them all out… I am hoping you can make one or even a few.

Earth Day Crayons and Play-dough from The Gunny Sack (pictured above). Both of these crafts would be great to make with the kids and they will have a lot of fun playing them them after they are done! The melted crayons are so much fun and give you something to do with those broken crayons. Make sure to visit The Gunny Sack for all the details and step by step picture instructions too!

This Earth Day Mobile from Classified: Mom looks like a fun craft for all ages! If you have younger kids you can find Coloring pictures they can color instead of having to draw. Make sure to visit Classified: Mom for all the supplies needed and instructions.

Image Credit: Share and Remember

I just love this simple Earth Day Tissue Paper Craft from Share & Remember. (Note the one on Share & Remember has been updated to 2013). This one is a great skill project for those who need a little help with cutting or for the younger ones developing fine motor skills with tearing! Visit Share & Remember for the printable Earth with poem and instructions.

Image Credit: Kindergarten Rocks

How fun is this Earth Day Necklace found on Kindergarten Rocks? This one is make from Soil and Glue!! Note this project will take a few days since you have to let the Soil/Glue ball dry for a few days. For the color.. Just paint. Visit Kindergarten Rocks for all the instructions.

While planning my grandpa’s funeral.. My family kept asking if I wanted to buy a Pillow or something special to put with my grandpa. I know how pricey anything can get with a funeral so I did not hesitate to say no. My son loves to make art and has made one pretty much anytime my grandpa was sick or in the hospital. So my son got busy and made this super cute drawing for his “Pop”. All it cost us was a few pieces of paper.. crayon and love This will be with my grandpa his great grandpa “Pop” forever!

This too allows for the child to feel like they have some part of the remembrance of that person too!

So to me.. The simple gifts mean the most to me. I know that if my grandpa could see it.. He would cherish the art over a pillow or trinket anytime! So if you want to give something to someone special.. Think simple and from the heart!

As most of you know, I lost my grandpa on April 5th. Since loosing my parents in High School…My grandpa was more of a Father than a grandpa. In fact, when I was younger I lived with my grandparents for several years. My “Pop” has also become my son’s best friend. They have had so many great times together! My family wanted to display pictures at the visitation and funeral and looked to me. They were thinking a poster or foam board.. I am not into scrapbooking nor can I. If I tried to attempt it… it would look like a 5 year old make it.. So I thought about this frame idea! This frame cost me around $33 to make (not including the prints) but you can make it cheaper with a thrift deal on a frame!

Supplies:

Large Frame (I bought my at Hobby Lobby.. was $47.99 but half off so just $24. Or keep an eye out at thrift stores. if you love the frame but hate the color or it is beat up a bit.. Spray Paint is a great product
Burlap (I bought one Yard which was just enough for my large frame $3.99 a yard)
Thin rope like ribbon One Spool (Was $1.99 a spool at Hobby Lobby)
Mini Wooden Clothes Pins (Found these for $2.99 for a pack of 50 at Hobby Lobby.. I had to ask where they were since I found some that were $3.99 for less and had bling on them)
Staple Gun
Photos (I had all different sizes and colors.. largest one being a 4×6)

Directions:

Layout the Thin Rope Ribbon where you want it (we took our tallest Photo and used it for the spacing. With my frame I was able to have three rows). Then using a staple gun.. Staple the Rope Ribbon on each side of the frame. We added two staples to each size. Make sure to pull the ribbon tight too. When you add photos it will sag a bit. Love the look but if your ribbon is not tight enough.. will sag a lot.
Layout your frame back side up. Layout the Burlap.. I cut off a bit of the excess. Staple each side of the Burlap. After you get one side.. If you can have someone help keep the Burlap tight when you staple. We put a staple about every inch or so.
Layout your photos the way you want them. Then add them to the “Clothesline” using the mini clothes pins. I used two per picture too.
Enjoy your finished frame!

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