Father’s Day Presents
What to get?! What to get!? Isn’t that always the question!? Father’s Day Presents are hard. This year we decided to put a creative twist on a very traditional gift…
I found chipboard boxes at Hobby Lobby (you can find them at any craft store). Any size or shape would work.
Grab your cutest helpers. Handmade gifts make Father’s Day presents that much more special…
Cut out scrapbook paper that reflects the ‘Father’ that you are giving it too. We made one for ‘Pops’ and ‘Pops’ loves music…
Sand the edges…
and Stain…
Put a cardboard divider in the box {that doesn’t bow like mine ;)}, fill with pistachios, and add notes: ‘To Eat’ and ‘To Toss’…
Never ever give ‘pre-shelled’ pistachios. They simply don’t taste as good. Make them work for it.
Add some fluff and deliver with love. {This box was for my Dad who loves to golf}. Fathers Day presents,…done.
I picture this gift being shared with the whole family watching a movie, or on a road trip. A gift that will create a memory. 🙂
Since making these little gifts,…my little guy is in LOVE with pistachios. Go figure! 😉
What Father’s Day Presents are you giving this year?
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Jeannette says
I bought my hubby the complete 1980’s Transformers series. He loved it as a child and now he can’t wait to share it with our son. I am going to make some handmade cards for all the dad’s in my life too.
.-= Jeannette´s last blog ..Sweet Shot Tuesday June 1 =-.
Amy says
That is a wonderful idea! I’ve been tossing some ideas around in my head, but I have to get past graduation gifts/cards this weekend before actually planning father’s day.
Beverly Pennington says
What a fantastic idea…my guy loves peanuts, so same eat/toss routine. I think we will be making some baseball themed peanuts with your idea!
Andrea Leland says
great idea! you could fill these really with any of their favorite snacks. Do you mod podge the top of your paper too? I love the idea of having two sides to the box for the pistachio shells.
.-= Andrea Leland´s last blog ..Monkey Bread =-.
Kim says
so cute! Might have to do for my fiance’ he loves pistachios!
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beth anne says
smarty pants! this is an awesome idea!
.-= beth anne´s last blog ..ooohhhh-so geeked about these! =-.
Philip @ RAOP says
Looks good… As a dad I can say that I would enjoy receiving this. It also looks fun to make which is important for the little ones helping out!
.-= Philip @ RAOP´s last blog ..Memorial Day: Remember =-.
Kimberly says
What a great idea for my pistachio- loving dad! Thanks!
Mary Joy @ Snapshots from my Heart & Home says
Oh wow! I just love this!!!! I love decopage and decorating boxes!!! We are going to use one of your old ideas and make a family Tshirt with painted faces of all three kiddos…shhhh don’t tell him! This is his first Father’s Day with all three kiddos. Can’t wait!
.-= Mary Joy @ Snapshots from my Heart & Home´s last blog ..Low Cost Summer Family Fun Party–Children & Playgrounds~a match made in heaven =-.
Jennifer says
This is a great idea! My husband loves sunflower seeds, so this would be perfect for him. 🙂
Melissa says
My hubby starts softball season soon and needs a way to keep his sunflower seeds from spilling out in his bag so I’m trying to figure that one out as a gift from the kids.
.-= Melissa´s last blog ..At home summer school =-.
jules p says
I think this is a fabulous idea. These nuts are sort of expensive but would make a great gift. And the way you packaged them is adorable. Better than them being tossed on the floor! 😉
michelle says
oh my gosh oh my gosh so cute!
Jessa says
Seriously I am going to just camp on your blog this father’s day! I love all your ideas!!
.-= Jessa´s last blog ..June’s Shopping Bag =-.
Julie says
Sorry, but how do you make a cardboard divider? 🙂
Shelley says
I just made a rectangle out of a cardboard box I had laying around. Measure before cutting. Easy! 🙂
Lara says
ah, cute idea shelley! my husband LOVES pistachios. I think he still has a whole bag of them he’s been slowly eating since christmas 😉
.-= Lara´s last blog ..Bubble Oodles =-.
Malissa says
Ohh what a great idea! Both my hubby and dad love pistachios. Might just have to steal this idea! I’m thinking photos of the kids modge podged around the container would be cute too!
Malissa says
P.S. Now which local mama knows where to find the best deal on pistachios?
Shelley says
WINCO!!!!! In their bulk section. Hands down the cheapest around.
shelly (cookies and cups) says
SUCH a great idea!! I love this…and yeah, what is up with men and their pistachios??
.-= shelly (cookies and cups)´s last blog ..Summer in a cookie =-.
Sherry says
OH, my hubby would love this! They are his favorite nut! I was planning on giving him a grill, but I might have to do this, too. 😀
Have a great weekend!
Sherry
.-= Sherry´s last blog ..New Family Member =-.
Briona says
I love this idea!!! I have tins (like the kind sugar/butter cookies come in) lying around the house. Can you mod pod tin cans? If not, any suggestions on a crafty way to use my tins?
I made the “please remove your shoes sign” for my home, love it. I’ll post a pic soon.
Great Ideas, keep’em comin 🙂
Missy says
YES – it works great!
Charmaine says
Cute idea. I am going to make homemade notepads for my dad that say From the Desk of and then has his name below. I have them designed, just need to print, cut, and make the pads. When I was younger I remember my dad having similar pads on his desk…so that’s where I got the idea.
Charmaine
.-= Charmaine´s last blog ..Valerie’s Birthday Present =-.
Tracy @ Hall of Fame Moms says
Great idea! Thank you. This helps me!
Southern Fried Gal says
Such a cutie! And the gift idea is not bad, either. Seriously – very cute idea. I love how you engaged the boy and how thoughtful you were to leave a space for the shells.
.-= Southern Fried Gal´s last blog ..Let’s Party! Practice Hospitality, Week 1 =-.
Lesley @ TheDesignFile says
Really cute. I love it.
I saw your project on the “It’s a Blog Party” site.
.-= Lesley @ TheDesignFile´s last blog ..Design Star: Read a review here each Monday =-.
Liz@Its A Blog Party says
What a great idea for the snack lovin’ Dad!
Thanks for linking up!
~Liz
.-= Liz@Its A Blog Party´s last blog ..Delicious Dishes ~ Skip To My Lou Guest Post =-.
Annie says
Awesome idea! Now I know what I’m going to give my Dad!
Kristy ~ Posh Pixels Design Studio says
Omgosh! Tooo stickin cute! I pink puffy heart the idea about the divider! so adorable! 🙂
.-= Kristy ~ Posh Pixels Design Studio´s last blog ..lemons =-.
Chris @ Celebrations At Home says
These boxes are so cute, and I love the combination of the houndstooth, and music papers! Very creative!
Jenn says
Thanks for sharing. I love this ideas and recently linked it to my blog:
http://www.mydeliciousambiguity.com/2010/06/more-fathers-day-diy-gift-ideas.html
Melissa says
Can you give an approximate of how many nuts you used? A pound or less? I am ordering bulk online and want to make these boxes for all the men in my family for Christmas. Thanks!
Shelley says
Oh my goodness,…that was a while back. I want to say probably about a pound. It of course depends on what size of box you use. I think you would be safe with a pound per man. 😉 How fun you are doing it for Christmas! 🙂 I’d love to see pictures.
Jennifer says
what a great idea! so easy too!
Debra Kapellakis says
Absolutely brilliant idea!