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Top 10 DIY Father’s Day Gifts

May 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever stopped by my blog before, you know I’m a huge DIY gifter. Not only do do-it-yourself gifts save money, I also find them to be really thoughtful. Every holiday I scour the internet for good DIY gift ideas – i.e. something I would actually be proud to give to someone and something that suits their personality/lifestyle; not something cheesy that I’m giving just because it was free or cheap to make.

Father’s Day is not immune to DIY gifting! Men are my favorite to find DIY gifts for, because believe it or not, there are some really great ideas out there. My husband, father, and father-in-law would genuinely like several of these ideas for Father’s Day. I think yours might too…

10 DIY Father’s Day Gifts

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1. DIY suspenders, via A Beautiful Mess
I didn’t realize how easy these are to make. P.S. How adorable is that dude?

2. DIY valet tray, via BHG.com
My husband always has his stuff everywhere, and I’m a nerd for organization. Ergo, the perfect gift.

3. DIY chalkboard mug, via Wit and Whistle
I love giving mugs as a gift, and this one has a certain charm.

4. Father’s Day pillows, via Totally Love It
If dad’s got his own space like an office with a couch or a man cave, these pillows make a perfect addition.

5. Photo-backed clock, via BHG.com
This is simple to make and super sentimental.

 

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6. DIY pajama pants, via Sew 4 Home
I’ve given pajama pants several times in the past; it’s always a welcomed gift!

7. DIY lap desk, via Brassy Apple or Stephanie at Home
My husband works in front of the TV all the time. I wish I had seen these tutorials before I went out and bought a lap desk!

8. Kid’s Drawing T-shirt for Dad, via Chez Beeper Bebe
Have your kids draw a picture with a caption and iron it onto a t-shirt. This kimono dragon one from Chez Beeper Bebe cracks me up!

9. Etched Beer Glasses, via Craftzine
It’s hard to see the etching in this photo, but it’s there! Etching glass is so ridiculously simple and I’ve been meaning to do it for a while now; Father’s Day might give me the perfect opportunity. P.S. You can probably find these glasses at the Dollar Store!

10. DIY BBQ kits, via The Mombot
I put together these kits for my dad and father-in-law last year. A DIY apron would go nicely with some homemade BBQ sauce or spice rubs, and some grilling utensils!

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Linked to: Fingerprints on the Fridge, I Heart Naptime, Tip Junkie

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I get it. It's a little weird. But the girls I've I get it. It's a little weird.
But the girls I've seen do it best, look adorable.

I think it looks best with an oversized tee or sweatshirt, tennies or slides, and a small crossbody bag.

You can't argue with comfort.

For the record, these are women's sleep shorts that I've had a couple of years from Old Navy. If you buy actual men's boxers, you might consider sewing up the pee pocket 😜

Don't spend a lot on this trend; these shorts are made from the thinnest of fabric and shouldn't cost much. Don't be fooled by a retailer that wants you to spend just because it's trendy.

But if you see some cute boxers and want to give it a go - then do! Bonus - if/when the trend ends, you'll have pajamas on the ready 👏

It's solid weekend wear, but I'm not going out to dinner in it...

#boxershortsforgirls #boxershort #ootd #womensfashion #styleinspiration
Another project down in my son's room! I knew I w Another project down in my son's room!

I knew I wanted some sort of built-in feature in this bedroom, but it was hard to figure out what, because we turned it into an active space where he could run and play and needed a lot of room.

So I settled on a built-in bookcase with the slatted design feature, which I'm in love with!

The best part about it is that if he ever decides to upgrade his bed, the space will also accommodate a full or queen size bed going in the opposite direction. It adds so much interest to this room and hopefully will be here for a long time!

One of the things I love most about DIY projects is figuring out how to make something - it's like a giant puzzle. I saw photos of these slotted wall room dividers on Pinterest and just figured it out as I went. All in all, I had very few hiccups and it only took me a few hours to put together. I think I only cursed once?!? And so I call that an extreme DIY win...

Now that the sports wall, the climbing wall, and the built-in feature are complete, the last thing to do in here is some additional painting. I'm thinking of using a contrasting blue color for the closet doors and back side of the built-in, and perhaps trimming out the window with it as well. Then I need to switch out the light for a fan and this.room.is done 🙌

Details: I used two IKEA billy bookshelves, screwed together and secured to the wall. Then wrapped them in white oak plywood. I ripped down 2x4s into 1.5x1.5" square dowels (heavily sanded!) and used pocket holes on the back side of each to secure to the bookshelf and the 1x4 in the ceiling. It's very sturdy!

Go back in my reels to see the other projects from this room! 

#diy #boysroom #roomrenovation #roomrefresh #kidsrooms #climbingwall #soccerbedroom #builtins #bedroomredo #girlswhobuild
This climbing wall took half a day and cost under This climbing wall took half a day and cost under $100!

We are lucky enough to have 13' ceilings in our bedrooms, so a climbing wall seemed to make sense in my son's room as we worked on the remodel.

He is a super active kid with #ADHD, so his room redo has involved lots of activity spaces! Go back in my reels to see past projects and follow to see me finish this up!

#diy #roomrenovation #roomrefresh #kidsrooms #climbingwall #soccerbedroom
Another to-do checked off my list for spring break Another to-do checked off my list for spring break room makeover!

I added very subtle striping to the wall to mimic a soccer field and keep things classy. ⚽

Stick around to see the next project - a climbing wall!

(And go back in my reels to see the sports wall)

#roommakeover #soccer #kidsroom

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