I love these whimsical tie embroidery patterns from Mollie of Wild Olive. They are perfect for Father’s Day, and could even be stitched on paper to create a really special Father’s Day card. Download the free patterns over on her blog.
Father’s Day 2011 is just up head and I’m sure that a large percentage of us have waited until the last minute to get dad a nice little something. If you’ve got one of those dads that maybe patiently taught you to change the oil in your car, rip plywood on a table saw, replace a video card on your PC, or any other hands-on activity, then you’ve got a dad who’ll likely enjoy a gift of 21st century tinkering: the Arduino.
I love this novel photo gift idea from Destri of The Mother Huddle. She shares how to convert an old pocket watch into an accordion photo album. This would make a sweet and unique Father’s Day gift!
Here’s a simple way to dress up plain newspaper as gift wrap: check out this woven paper ribbon how-to on Mini-eco. Switch from rainbow colors to your dad’s favorites, and you have a cool Father’s Day wrap.
I am officially regretting every can I have sent to the recycling center without first removing its pop top – because I want to make this gorgeous lamp shade! The design is by MAKE’s own Sean Michael Ragan, and he’s just uploaded the how-to over on Make: Projects. Pop over there and you can view […]
By Tiffany Threadgould Dads are super stars. They’re great at keeping you organized and getting you to school, sports, and your best friend’s birthday party promptly. It’s easy to forget how much they do and it’s time you gave a little back to them, too. This cigar box organizer is great for any type of […]
If your dad is a maker, take a look at this roundup of Father’s Day ideas from Make: Projects and The Maker Shed. You can print PDF instruction sheets, round up the materials, and then spend the holiday making something cool together.
