Never mind “special.” Dad doesn’t want something “special” for Father’s Day: He wants something awesome. Something that he can use. And if you made it yourself, it will remind him how unexpectedly competent his kid turned out to be every time he looks at it. Turns out MAKE has something of a line in awesome useful stuff you can make yourself. Stick with me.
My dad is a football coach, and I think I found the most perfect Father’s Day DIY gift for him. Get your whistles out because this is a sweet dude craft that will get sports fans all excited. Kate Pruitt at Design Sponge made this rad rack out of old trophies and a piece of […]
Those of you who have been following the progress of Steve Lodefinkโs World Control Panel in our last two Flickr pool roundups (1, 2) will enjoy these videos of the completed panel in action. So, too, will almost everyone else. The uppermost vid has a truly rockinโ soundtrack (which I would be grateful to have someone identify), and the one immediately above features Steveโs son, Harlan, explaining the operation of the panel with all the diabolical enthusiasm one would expect from a promising young superspy. And Steveโs photo set has some great details on the build itself. [via Boing Boing]
(Photo by: Parikha Mehta) Mmm… Darth Vader pancakes made by Parikha of sixoneseven.
I always try to get my boys to make something for their dad for Father’s Day, and I usually ask for Help Coupons for myself on Mother’s Day. This works out well — I’ve gotten the hillside weed-whacked, foot massages, and breakfast in bed. All better than a box of candy or new kitchen towels […]
By Jennifer Perkins Like most red blooded men out there, my husband enjoys an ice cold beer from time to time. Last year was his first Father’s Day so I whipped up a custom 6 pack of beer for him. This year I decided to continue with the beer theme (if it ain’t broke, don’t […]
Need a crafty, useful, eco-friendly gift idea for Father’s Day? Betz White has a quick and easy tutorial for making an apron from a canvas tote, perfect for summer grilling. So clever! Plus, you know Dad will love anything you made yourself.
