The summer is already getting away from us and Father’s Day will be here before you know it. Luckily, you can still rock the presents even if you’re short on time. Go the homemade route with these 10 easy DIY gifts Dad will love!

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Am I the only one who struggles with what to make for guys? If I choose to buy, I can dominate the present scene. When I try to make handmade gifts from the heart, I end up staring at a blank brainstorming page for hours on end.

If this sounds familiar, then these ideas are for you. You can create a heartfelt gift for the dads in your life on a budget easily. Many of these 10 easy DIY gifts Dad will love can even be made with the kiddos. That’s definitely a gift Dad will treasure.

D.A.D. Photo Gift For Dad (Gluesticks Blog)

This is downright adorable. Kids will love spelling out DAD and he will love the thoughtful gift. You could easily adapt this one for grandpa, too. Simply add a few extra letters to the contortion fun!

Dad Mows Best (The Scrap Shoppe)

My papa mows a lot, it seems. When I first moved out, he would come over and do my small yard. He also still mows my uncle’s yard in addition to his own. This is the perfect gift for the man who is your yard work super hero.

A Handmade Breakfast Tray For Dad (5 Minutes for Mom)

What dad doesn’t love a delicious hot breakfast any day of the week? This handmade tray makes that breakfast extra special. Dad can later use it as a laptop tray when he has to bring his work home (or has some serious gaming to enjoy).

The Perfect Gift Wrap for Father’s Day (Purple Hues and Me)

I always say the perfect gift deserves the perfect wrapping and this definitely hits the mark. This wrapping idea is so festive, dads won’t want to tear up that beauty!

Easy & Sentimental Father’s Day Gift Idea (The Scrap Shoppe)

This adorable frame is super easy to make and the perfect way to display Dad’s favorite photos of the kiddos. Again, you can easily customize this for grandpas as well. Find out how easy it is to make now!

Papa Picture Frame (Cookies, Coffee, & Crafts)

Looking to include a little more sentiment on your photo frame? This creative idea makes it easy. Use the idea she shares or create your own sentiment that is important to the dad in your life. Either way, this will be a keepsake he will cherish for years to come.

Custom Mats for Frames (The Country Chic Cottage)

If you want a super simple way to add some Father’s Day flair to your photo gift, it doesn’t get much easier than this. Simply use your Cricut to create custom mats that get the message across.

How to Make a Darth Vader Sharpie Mug (Made in a Day)

Don’t forget the nerdy dad in your life. Give him something cool to sip his morning java out of with this easy Star Wars mug!

DIY Father’s Day Gift for a Gamer Dad (C’mon Get Crafty)

Is your dorky dad not a coffee drinker? Instead, make him this awesome nerdy grilling gift set. Let him fire up dinner in his own unique style every day.

How to Turn Kids Artwork into Coaster Sets (DIY Adulation)

Lastly, you can preserve this creative stage in your child’s life with this easy DIY idea. These wooden coasters are the perfect keepsake of those tiny hands and big imaginations!

Now you don’t have to worry about drawing a blank when it comes to Father’s Day gifts. These 10 easy DIY gifts Dad will love are the perfect handmade solution. Surprise all of the dads on your list with sentiment and usefulness this year.

Now it’s time to get more creative inspiration at the Merry Monday Link Party! Share your latest ideas then check out what your friends are creating. See you down there!

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Note From Mom

Jude loves coming up with project ideas for DIY Adulation. His ideas have been shared in the past, but adapted by me, such as this DIY Thankful Stick. To encourage his creativity and help develop his writing skills, he is the new partner on the blog.

Child's doodle drawing with text overlay: Introducing the New Kids Korner by Jude

Each week, Jude will create a fun new DIY to share on Friday at the new Kids Korner by Jude. This is his big summer project and will run until August. At that time we will assess if he is still enjoying it and proceed from there.

Until then, please give a big welcome to Jude and come back weekly for fun new ideas for kids by kids.

Summer break is the time for enjoying time outside both for the kiddos and for the entire family. Don’t let that backyard that helped sell you on your house go to waste. Try taking a classic game outside in a big way with this DIY giant backyard frisbee tic-tac-toe game!

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Welcome to the Summer Family Fun Blog Hop

We have teamed up with a few of our blogging friends to bring you some fun summer activity ideas for children of all ages! From June 4th through June 8th, we’ll be sharing 3 new projects each day. Our goal is not only to survive the summer break but provide some enriching activities to keep the boredom at bay as much as possible because mom’s have the best ideas! Just take a look at what these Mom bloggers have come up with and you’ll see what I mean! But first, enjoy the tutorial I am sharing for DIY Giant Backyard Frisbee Tic-Tac-Toe Game!

Shirley Intelligent Domestications • Erlene My Pinterventures
Jenny Cookies, Coffee And Crafts• Donna Two Chicks And A Mom
Marie DIY Adulation • Sam Raggedy Bits • Emily Hunny I’m Home DIY
Rebecca The Moments At Home • Victoria Dazzle While Frazzled
Aleisha & Marie The Inspiration Vault •Michelle Our Crafty Mom
Heather Glitter On A Dime • Emily Domestic Deadline Habiba @Craftify My Love

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We love sitting out by the fire, having water balloon fights, and a myriad of other fun backyard games. In recent years, I’ve also made it my personal mission to create unique new games for our family to play. That’s how this fun new game came to be and we already love it!

Materials

5 Two Packs of Microwave Plates from the Dollar Tree
Duct Tape
2 Different Spray Paint Colors (I chose this teal and this pink)
Spray Sealant
Spray Chalk Paint
(Optional) Tote Bag for Storage

Microwave Plate 2 Packs

Plates With Packaging Removed

Step 1

First, remove all of the packaging from your plates and divide them into 2 groups of five.

Duct Tape X on Plastic Plate

Step 2

Next, use your duct tape to add X’s to the back of 5 of your plates.

Spray Painted X Taped Plates

Step 3

Then, spray the back of the set of 5 X plates with one of your spray paint colors.

Taped Circle on Plastic Plate

Step 4

Set the X plates aside to dry and add a circle of duct tape to the back of your remaining 5 plastic plates.

Spray Painted O Taped Plates

Step 5

After you have taped your O plates, spray the bottom of them with your second spray paint color.

Step 6

Allow your paint to dry completely before moving on.

Step 7 (Optional)

After your spray paint has dried, flip your plates over and spray the opposite side of your plates. Do this in the corresponding colors.

Step 8

While your second coat of paint dries, paint a large tic-tac-toe board directly onto your yard with your spray chalk paint.

Removed Tape From Teal Painted X Plates

Sealed X and O Plates

Step 9

Once your plates are dried, pull off the tape and seal them with your spray sealant to keep the paint from chipping during play and storage.

Step 10

Allow your sealant to dry completely.

Child playing Giant Backyard Frisbee Tic-Tac-Toe

Step 11

Now it’s time to play!

Game Rules

The rules of DIY giant backyard frisbee tic-tac-toe are the same as traditional tic-tac-toe with one twist. You can use your frisbees to knock another players frisbee from the space you need. The only exception is, of course, if the player has achieved 3 in a row. The first player to get 3 in a row is the winner!

Once you’re done with your DIY giant backyard frisbee tic-tac-toe game, use a tote bag to store the frisbees and spray chalk paint. This is the perfect way to keep it together and organized until the next time you play.

This game is also easy to transport. Simply grab your tote bag and go. The spray chalk paint doesn’t hurt the grass and washes away easily. It makes this the perfect game for barbecues, family reunions, and other outdoor parties!

See where I’m linking up!