For The Dad Who Has Everything. Toddler DIY – Practical, Personalized Gifts For Dad.

For The Dad Who Has EverythingMy partner is very hard to buy for; this is for the Dad who has everything. He has everything he needs and what he really wants we cannot afford (sorry no fancy sports car again this year). 

Father’s Day

The day is particularly tricky. He just started school (a program in plumbing) and with a cut in our income finances were particularly tight. 

However, I wanted to do something. I also wanted a gift that was practical and useful.

Originally I thought of tools but alas they were over budget. Instead I found a tool storage bag for just under $20.00. 

I also wanted the gift to be from our daughter so I picked up some fabric markers so she could decorate. 

The project would have turned out ‘nicer’ if we had used fabric paint but for an 18 month paint can get a little too messy. 

Here are some snapshots of her progress. 

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She really enjoyed herself and I think it was a great developmental activity for her. Check out the concentration on her face.

Tips: 

Put your child in an outfit you do not care about. We had our daughter in her swimsuit. They will draw on themselves — it’s just going to happen.

Have you had your toddler decorate anything for you? How did it turn out? This is definitely a solution for the Dad who has everything! 

 

Hey jump in here and let me know in the comments. 

 

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Susan Wetmore
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I am a Mother of two and active Aunt to six kids ranging in age from 3 years to 24 years. I am a seasoned enthusiastic Mom and Blogger that is highly active in school activities, crafting, and an award-winning volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank. I love to Cook and Bake and share my gift with Family and Friends. Owner of TOTS: Business and TOTS: Family.

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8 Comments

  1. Catherine Clutchey

    Some of the best frames I have are decorated with LOVE by little hands! We also have cute tiles from our two oldest children that have their handprints and say ‘these are the hands you used to hold, when I was only 5 years old’. I plan on doing the other kids as they reach 5 years as well.

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  2. Sharon

    Super cute and creative! Thanks so much for sharing, great way of making an inexpensive gift for a man.

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  3. Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting

    This is SO SUPER CUTE, Katrina!! Great pictures! 🙂

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    • Katrina

      Thanks Lisa 🙂

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  4. Donna

    Sweet! And what great photos! I wish I could take better pictures. I guess it would help if I bought a good camera instead of only using my iPhone. 🙂

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  6. Jessica

    This is brilliant! I know my husband would love something like this from our girls. Thank you for sharing it on the Musings of an Average Mom Blog Hop. (That’s where I found you).

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  7. Nicole

    Oh this is sooo cute! My little girl decorated her daddy’s guitar for him with markers once…but um…that wasn’t supposed to happen. This was a fabulous idea! Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty this past week. We hope to see you again on Friday!

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