Father’s Day is June 21st this year, which is right around the corner. I love to receive handmade gifts from my daughter for Mother’s Day, so I am going to assume that my husband will love one for Father’s Day too 🙂 I decided to have S make painted rock paperweights/art. My husband is an accountant and sits at his desk all day, so while he could use the rocks as paperweights I see them more likely as art in his office.
Step 1: Rock Hunting
Take a walk or look around your yard to find some rocks. They do not have to be huge rocks but you do not want them to be small either. Plus S loves going on hunts.
Step 2: Clean the Rocks
Next you will want to clean your rock(s) to ensure that the paint will stick.
Step 3: Paint
The best part: painting your rock! You can paint your rock any color(s) that you would like, any design or any pattern.
Step 4: Add Writing (optional)
I love saving handwriting piece from my daughter, especially as it keeps changing as she grows.
Step 5: Seal (optional)
Apply a coat of Mod Podge or clear coat to seal the paint.
A one of a kind piece of functional art!
Does your child usually make something for their father for Father’s Day?
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I love the personalized idea for a practical and sentimental gift for dad!
Thank you Shannon!
Hunting for the rocks would be half the fun! These would make great paper weights 🙂
Omg now this is a super cute idea!!! My daughter would have a blast doing this!
Such a good idea!
Thank you Shelby!
My girls only make me something for Mother’s Day, I don’t know why they don’t make anything for Father’s Day.
Poor dad!
Love this idea! So simple and practical!
Thank you Keri!
A unique and thoughtful gift. Dads would surely appreciate the effort behind the gift and the beauty in the gift itself.
Thanks for sharing this on Summer Family Fun Linky!
Thank you Lux!