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Father’s Day Craft Ideas June 3, 2008

Woman’s Day Magazine gave me a lot of great ideas~

Who says you can’t judge a book by its cover? Whether you give Dad a notebook or a novel, this bright felt cover makes it a bestseller. First measure the exact height of the book. Measure the width (front and back covers and the spine), then add 4 to 6 inches so you can wrap the felt around inside the covers. Cut felt to the right dimensions and glue to book. (You may have to secure it with straight pins until glue dries.) Cut out felt features and glue to front cover. Use dimensional fabric paint to write words or messages. Glue a strip of ribbon inside the center top of the cover to be used as a bookmark.

Now isn’t that too cute! I would like to make a Daddy Book. He can write in it about whatever he wants…hopefully the kids!

Remind Dad who’s number one on Father’s Day with this festive flowerpot. Prime a 6″ standard pot with gesso or primer and paint yellow once it dries. Spell out “#1” with stickers or paint by hand. Cut letters from a green bandanna to spell “Dad” and use fabric glue to attach to the front.

I would do a couple different things to this one. I would paint it green or blue, have more decoration on it (that’s just me though), and I would put snacks/baked goods/fishing items in it because my hubby is not a golfer.

Thanks http://www.womansday.com