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Sparkle Crafts: Father's Day Gifts Round Up

Sparkle Crafts: Father's Day Gifts Round Up

This Father's Day we want to inspire you to go beyond the typical clay and tempera paint ashtrays and noodle necklaces and make something that Dad will really like. What's a better gift than playing with your kids? We've got lots of handmade gifts that will allow kids and dads to play together — getting more out of the day than just presents. If you need some inspiration, we've got you covered.


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Simple Brush Bots

For the inventor dad, these simple robots are so much fun. Buy the supplies and make them beforehand, or present all the materials as a gift that Dad and kids can assemble together. Either way it will be a fun and memorable gift.

Find the tutorial HERE.


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Clothespin Race Cars

I don't know any dad who doesn't love cars — especially small cars you can zoom around the kitchen table or down the hall. These little cars are easy for kids to make and they can decorate them in Dad's favorite colors.

Find the tutorial HERE.


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DIY Microscope

For the scientific dad, we have a recycled DIY microscope. These are easy to make and fun to use. A great gift for spending exploration time together.

Find the tutorial HERE.


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Morse Code Bracelets

Most dads I know don't often wear jewelry, but these are more than jewelry — they are secret messages. Give Dad a special secret message this Father's Day with these fun bracelets.

Find the tutorial HERE.


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Collaborative Splatter Paint

Here's another interactive gift for the special dad in your life: a collaborative splatter painting. Painting with Dad can be a new and fun experience. Or all the kids in the family can collaborate before the big day and surprise him. Either way, this is a great handmade gift.

Find the tutorial HERE.


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Rainy Boot “Hens and Chicks” Planters

These rainboot planters are a great gift for the father who loves to garden. You can pick any color boot he likes or maybe use an old pair that your kids have outgrown. Mix and match with fun succulent plants.

Find the tutorial HERE.


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mushroom spore printing| www.sparklestories.com| martin & sylvia's nature school

Mushroom Spore Printing

Here is a fantastic way to make some fun modern art for Dad's office or his workspace at home. All you need are a few mushrooms, paper, and time.

Find the tutorial HERE.


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DIY Vacation Shadow Box

Plan a family hike for a few days before Father's Day and collect lots of fun nature treasures. Then put them together in this beautful shadow box to remind your dad of the great time you had hiking. Or take him out hiking on Father's Day, collect the treasures then, and assemble them together when you get home. This will be a beautiful art piece for everyone to remember.

Find the the tutorial HERE.


“bravery-in-a-box” travel photo frame 12 |www.sparklestories.com| junkyard tales: all together now

"Bravery in a Box" Travel Photo Frame

For the Dad who travels alot, here is a great way to help him feel close to the family: a handmade travel photo frame. It won't get break and it can include both words and pictures of the people who love him so much.

Find the Tutorial HERE.

About the Author

KC Pagano

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KC is a full-time radical homemaker and mama to two spunky little girls. She writes about all kinds of radical goodness, from gardening and cooking with whole foods to crafting, sewing, homeschooling, and mama musings. Read more on her blog The Nettlesome Life.

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