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Follow meWith a little creativity and some upcycled materials, you can make a homemade gift for dad that he’ll treasure forever. Whether you’re giving it to your own father or helping your kids create a special surprise for their dad, this unique envelope is sure to make this Father’s Day one to remember.For many years now, my husband’s brother Scott has been designing greeting card envelopes with a unique twist: instead of simply writing out the recipient’s name, he makes it the star of the show.One example he created was for Dean who is an avid golfer.&nbsp;While I may not be a golfer, the idea of putting a unique spin on a simple envelope has stuck with me. It’s a small gesture that can go a long way in showing someone how much you care.So in memory of our own fathers, and in keeping with Scott’s wonderful tradition, I’m excited to share with you a special homemade gift for Dad that will let him know he’s “top drawer” in everyone’s eyes.Think outside the box – or rather the envelope!!!Welcome to another Creative Craft blog hop! If you’ve come from Carol at Blue Sky at Home, we’re glad to have you here! Wasn’t her patriotic pillow idea cute? At the end of this post, we’ll guide you to the next stop on this journey. Make sure to explore all the other stops for a wealth of creative inspiration. Don’t forget to revisit us throughout the week to visit them all!Before we get into the tutorial, don’t forget to get your craft mojo on at Birdz of a Feather and sYou can also follow us on Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.If you’re lucky enough to still have dad in your life, take this opportunity to make him feel extra special with a personalized touch. Or, if you have young children, make this for your husband and let the kids make the card to go inside this envelope.Whether dad is an avid furniture upcycler or simply appreciates unique and innovative design elements, the idea of a ‘top drawer’ envelope – with a keyhole and drawer pulls – is bound to captivate his imagination. And maybe even spark some future DIY endeavours![If you’re looking for some of the things we used, we’ve got you covered (disclosure): Clicking on the affiliate links below means we may receive a commission. But don’t worry, you don’t pay a cent more and it helps us make more unique crafts to share with you! Thanks for helping to support our blog!]To create your own Top Drawer envelope, you’ll need the following materials.Start with a piece of 1/8″ plywood cut to the size that fits your envelope best. Mine is 4 1/2″ x 7″ but you can go more oblong too as shown below. You’ll also need three wooden drawer pulls to spell out “DAD,” as well as a simple font to inscribe those letters onto the wooden pulls.Check out your local thrift stores, such as Value Village or the ReStore, to find some of these things secondhand, like we did. Like our motto says, good planets are hard to find – so reuse and upcycle whenever you can!Trace the keyhole shape onto the wood using the inside dimension, not the perimeter.Secure the wood to a table with clamps. Then drill the top and bottom of the keyhole shape to create a hole using different sizes of drill bits.To ensure the proper fit, sanding may be necessary. A Dremel with a sanding bit can be helpful for this task. The keyhole escutcheon should fit tightly, eliminating the need for glue to hold it in place.Apply stain to both the three wooden pulls and the piece of plywood. In case you don’t have a stain you prefer, refer to our post on how to change stain color.Now you can start engraving the letters onto the wooden pulls. Have some fun picking a font or search for the one used here (Morice Straight Bold).First, transfer the letters onto each pull using Saral white transfer paper. Saral has a multitude of uses, like how to hand paint furniture designs.Clamp each pull onto a table and engrave the letters using a Dremel tool with a round bit. You can either use a pouncing motion around the shape of the letter or engrave smooth lines instead.I love to do small projects like this outside in the garden (see our small backyard landscape ideas to create your own backyard oasis). Here I’m actually wood burning with a Versa Tool, but you get the idea.As you can see, staining first creates a contrast between the wood’s original colour and the engraved letters.Protect your work by applying a coat of clear water-based varnish and let dry. No need to seal the back as that’s where it will be attached to the envelope.Next, adhere the drawer pulls to the ‘drawer front’ using glue. Alternatively, if you prefer not to wait for glue to dry, double-sided tape can be used.Finally, attach the completed drawer front to the envelope using double-sided tape to prevent wrinkling the paper.DIY father’s day gift ideasTransform your gift into lasting decor by placing the envelope in a shadow box and wrapping it up. You may need to create a custom shadow box if it’s challenging to find one deep enough. Alternatively, a regular frame can be used instead by removing the glass and mounting to a backing.A lasting keepsake: homemade gift for DadIn our family, instead of getting tossed, these envelopes are cherished forever. And the possibilities for personalization are endless!&nbsp;Here are a few more personalized homemade gift for dad ideas made by Scott to celebrate Father’s Day or Dad’s birthday:Is dad a carpenter? If so, you’ll ‘nail’ it with this one!‘Cap-tivate’ dad with these ‘punchy’ juice can lids. Emboss the letters from the back to spell dad.&nbsp;Dad will enjoy sponging up all the attention on his special day; this design uses dollar store scrubby sponges (hello captain obvious).Is dad a film or photography buff? In the pre-digital era, you had to develop film to process photos. Now that smart phones and digital cameras are the norm, chances are good that someone has expired film collecting dust. Go&nbsp;dig out that old can of film!By the way, no Father’s Day craft is complete with at least one corny dad joke. So here goes: what did the camera film say to the digital memory card? ‘You may store more, but I’ve got a reel personality!’Lastly, here’s an idea for a dad that’s a computer geek or works in IT. Upcycle an old computer circuit board!Aren’t these ideas cool?&nbsp;Many are pretty easy and don’t require any special crafting skills. Do you think this is something you’d turn into a family tradition too? Leave us a comment and let us know what you think; we’d be happy to share more ideas with you in future posts if there’s any interest!On Father’s Day, as we celebrate the dads who are present in our lives, let’s also take a moment to remember and honor those dads who are not here with us. They may be fathers who have passed away, serving in the military, working abroad, or simply unable to be present due to various circumstances.Unique homemade gift for my DadDespite their physical absence, their love, guidance, and influence continues to resonate in our hearts. Father’s Day serves as a poignant reminder to cherish the memories, lessons, and values they have imparted upon us. May we find solace in knowing that their spirit lives on, and may their absence inspire us to honor their legacy by being the best versions of ourselves!Hubs’ Dad and MomA homemade gift for dad is a fun and meaningful way to show your appreciation on Father’s Day. Pin this for later:Now it’s time to check out Easy Painted Rocks from Ann at the Apple Street Cottage.&nbsp;When you’re done, please remember to visit these other amazing talents below:DIY Patriotic Star Door HangerSeaside Serenity: Crafting Your Own Coastal Farmhouse Lantern!Dollar Tree Stencil Craft on CanvasPedestal Serving TrayDIY Coiled Rope Shoulder BagBlah to Blue-tiful Birdie Upcycle for the GardenHow to Make a DIY Patriotic PillowHomemade Gift for Dad (that’s us)!Easy Painted RocksRe-cycled Patriotic SignDad probably doesn’t need another tie, so think outside the box this father’s day. Make him a special card with an even more special envelope, but making d-a-d the star of the show!Create the recipients’ name with upcyled materials. Be creative; use anything and everything you can get your hands on. From nails bent in the shape of the recipients name to something as simple as cutting up dollar store sponges, think outside the box – or rather the envelope.There are ton’s of ways to decorate envelopes. Just look above for some samples of how to embellish the outside of an envelope: old film, dollar store sponges, preserved leaves, juice lids, computer circuit board, nails, wooden drawer pulls to name a few!You can actually turn the envelope into the star of the show by using upcycled materials to re-create the recipients’ name on the outside when gifting a card.Instead of simply writing out the recipient’s name, turn it into a show stopper. Personalize the envelope by embellishing the envelope with any found object. See all the examples above for inspiration! Such clever ideas, Sara. I love them all and I just know my Dad would have loved the one with nails!Reply This is such a cute idea Sara, and something Dad will actually love! I love all the different clever ideas you included to personalize Dad’s envelope, each one is so much fun! I like your Top Drawer idea the best~ Father’s Day will be here before we know it! Thank you for hosting our always fun and inspirational monthly hop!JennaReply What a special gift to give to a father. I might have to make one, I like the knob one to hold his keys, my hubby is always losing his! Thanks for sharing.Reply Sara, I love your creative Father’s Day gift ideas–any dad would be glad to receive them. 🙂 Thanks again for hosting! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store AddictionReply Oh my, Sara! All of your Father’s Day gift ideas are so unique! I love them all! Thanks for your tribute to all the Dads out there and especially to your father! You are truly a very special daughter!Reply How cool is this? I love everything about it. Great job and thank you for sharing such a fun craft!Reply What a unique idea! I absolutely love it! It’s a great way to create memories to save year after year. Pinned!Niki | Life as a LEO WifeReply Sara, I’m amazed at your creativity. Any dad would treasure such a personal card. Thank you so much for hosting this craft hop.Reply All those dad gift ideas are so clever! The one made from sponges wins the unique and quirky award for sure ~ love that one!Reply I am loving these ideas! I tend to jazz envelopes up with a doodle drawing or two but that golf ball envelope is in a totally different league – love it! Sim x Hopping over from #CreativeCraftsLinkPartyReply What clever ideas. Thanks for sharing with us at Handmade Monday 🙂Replybloggers like this:

Follow meWith a little creativity and some upcycled materials, you can make a homemade gift for dad that he’ll treasure forever. Whether you’re giving it to your own father or helping your kids create a special surprise for their dad, this unique envelope is sure to make this Father’s Day one to remember.For many years now, my husband’s brother Scott has been designing greeting card envelopes with a unique twist: instead of simply writing out the recipient’s name, he makes it the star of the show.One example he created was for Dean who is an avid golfer.&nbsp;While I may not be a golfer,...

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