If you are like me, then you really don’t need a reason to craft.
But, if there is a holiday looming, it does kind of focus my interest. Even if it’s not a holiday I’m really going to celebrate. The flood of blog posts and Pinterest Pins gets my creative gears whirring and the next thing you know, I’m making something. On topic or not – doesn’t matter.
Father’s Day is also a good inspiration source, because for some reason, it’s harder to think of more masculine craft projects. So many of these work out great for birthday gifts or Christmas surprises for that great guy in your life.
Here are five ideas that I’ve pinned for later from the crop of Father’s Day ideas this year:
This tutorial for Candy Bar Wrappers doesn’t have to be used for just Father’s Day – this easily technique could be reused for just about any occasion.
It’s no secret that I like kid’s crafts, and this one even has a video for stepping through the process of making simple necktie cards.
For a similar idea, but with a lot more detail, this shirt card tutorial even features a front pocket. My dad required all shirts have that all important sunglass pocket!
Even if you aren’t a big paper crafter, it wouldn’t be too difficult to pull this project off. And if you had to “test” some of the pieces before you put them in this emergency stash box, I think Dad would approve 🙂 .
I’d be a really bad blogger and Etsy store owner if I didn’t include my own item – this knock out frame is easy to cut with a craft cutting machine like a Silhouette Cameo or Cricut, but it can also be cut with an X-acto knife. Either fold it up like a card, or use the alternate setup to make a framed sign. A little bit of whatever you place behind it shows through, so you can make a one-of-a-kind personalized gift.
Pin this so you have a list of great craft projects for the next time you need a gift idea for a guy in your life.
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