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.
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.
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.
Super cute and creative! Thanks so much for sharing, great way of making an inexpensive gift for a man.
This is SO SUPER CUTE, Katrina!! Great pictures! 🙂
Thanks Lisa 🙂
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. 🙂
Thank you for the good writeup. It in fact was a amusement account it.
Look advanced to more added agreeable from you! However, how could we communicate?
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).
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!