Make him a king this father day
If you are 7 or 70 and you have a special dad then this father day page is for you. No dads allowed!
Drum roll please.......YOU are about to make your special dad a king for the day. So roll out the carpet, polish his crown, roll out the throne and get ready for a truly fantabulous party...just for your dad.
Why we celebrate father day on June 18th .
Homemade father's day cards
Father's day decorations
Father's day food
Father's day Games and activities
Homemade gifts and gifts to buy
* Homemade Father's Day Cards *
It's so much more fun and much more special to make dad a card for father day. It is not difficult and you can make it as detailed or as simple as you like. You could base it around his favourite hobby, pet, place, or just around him. Gather together some coloured craft card, scissors, glue, marker pens and any other bits and bobs that you might want such as glitter pens, photos and pictures cut from magazines. To give you some ideas take a look below.
I'm Hooked On You Daddy Cut out a large fish shape from some craft card. Color it in as you wish and then on one side, glue on a photo of yourself. On the other side write "I'm Hooked On You Daddy!". Punch a hole in the nose end of the fish and attach some string and tie the other end of the string to a small stick. If you like you could place the stick in a jam jar filled with sand.
You're The Best Dad I Ever Saw Cut out a large saw shape from craft paper. Color it in and then glue a photo of yourself on one side. On the other side write, "You're The Best Dad I Ever Saw!".
Special Poem Make up a poem about your dad for father day. It doesn't have to rhyme and you could mention how special your dad is to you and why. Write the poem as neatly as you can inside a card made from coloured craft paper – pick dad's favourite colour. Draw a picture of your dad on the outside of the card and write, "To a very special Dad". If you need some ideas, have a look at these
Poems for dads.
Dad's favourite activity I bet that your dad has a favourite activity whether it is a sport, hobby or just watching TV. Look for pictures in magazines of your dad's favourite activity, cut them out and glue them onto a large blank card. Next get a photo of your dad and cut him out (you only want your dad) and then glue him onto the pictures to make it look like he is part of the scene. You could have him standing next to his favourite football team, holding a huge fish, surrounded by barbeque steaks or standing on top of a mountain!
* Father Day Decorations *
OK let's make dad the king of the castle for this father day. All kings need a crown, the red carpet treatment and a throne so let's get going.
Throne Does dad have a favorite chair or could you prepare him a special one? Whether inside or out, make his chair look special. Cover it with a colored cloth and lots of plump cushions. Get a padded stool so he has somewhere to rest his weary feet and make sure that you have a small table next to him to put his food and drinks or his favorite newspaper. A real father day treat.
Red carpet Kings need a red carpet so as not to dirty their feet. Lay out a large length of red cloth from your dad's chair to either the door or to the food table or wherever you like. If you don't have any red cloth, use colored towels or any other material or even colored crepe paper although it is not very strong.
Best Dad Banner Make a banner to show dad how much you appreciate him this father day. Get hold of a long roll of craft paper or wallpaper lining paper. You could also stick together several sheets of A4 size paper to make one long strip. In extra big letters write "We/I love dad because he.....". Around this using smaller writing and lots of different colors, write all the things that you love about your dad. It could be simple every day things such as 'ties up my shoes' or 'collects me from school'. Or it could be about his character or looks such as 'has a funny nose' or 'makes me laugh' or 'is very kind'. Put the father day banner up, inside or outside - make sure the wind won't blow it away.
Father day crown Every king needs a crown. Either you can use a hat/cap or you could make one from craft paper. If using a hat, decorate it with badges and stickers or even use fabric paints and write a few words such as 'Best Dad' or 'King of the castle'. If making a crown, measure the length and width of the paper you need using another adults head. Cut it out and then make triangular shapes along the length of one side to resemble the pointy bits of a crown. Color and decorate it as you wish.
* Father Day food *
If the sun is out why not prepare dad a BBQ for father day and don't let him interfere! Alternatively serve him his favourite dish, take him on a picnic or give him breakfast in bed. You may need to get an adult to help or guide you with some of the ideas.
BBQ Get an adult to help you prepare a barbeque and serve all your dad’s favorite foods.
Big daddy sandwiches Prepare the biggest sandwich ever stuffed full of all his favorite fillings.
Daddy Bears picnic Take dad out on a surprise picnic to the local park or woods.
Big Breakfast Get up early and prepare dad a breakfast tray in bed for father day.
Ice cream Sunday - after all father day is on a Sunday! Make dad a bonanaza ice cream treat with all his favourites and lots of toppings.
Necktie Cake Using a cake mix or my all-in-one cake recipe, make one oblong cake and one small round cupcake. Cook according to the packet instructions and leave to cool. Cut the oblong cake in half along its length and then lay the pieces end to end so that you have a long cake strip. At one end cut off the corners so that you have a pointed bit, just like at the end of a tie. At the other end, place the round cupcake to resemble the knot of a tie. Now comes the fun bit. Using coloured icing (frosting), cake baubles, small sweets or any other edible cake toppers, decorate the tie to your hearts content.
* Father Day activities and games *
As it's your dad's special day, treat him to some special father day activities. No chores for him but you get to work extra time!
Purse of gold Make some gold coins out of gold craft paper and write a number value on each. Place the coins in a small bag or purse. Then make a list of all the chores that dad normally does or tasks that you could do such as washing the car, mowing the lawn, shining his shoes, tidying the shed, sweeping a room, foot massage, fanning his hot head and so on. Write a value next to each chore and present it to your dad. Your dad can then choose what he would like you to do and he then pays you using the gold coins.
Put on a Show Get together with your brothers and sisters or have a one man show and make up a short play or little acts for your dad on father day. It could be a story, songs, poems, gymnastic acts, tricks or whatever you feel good at. Write all the details (what you are going to perform and in what order) on a large piece of white paper. Roll it up like a scroll and tie it with a red ribbon. Set up a stage areas and sit dad in his special chair with his favorite drink and 'Let the father day show begin'.
Goofy Golf Set up a mini golf course in your backyard. Collect some empty tin cans and draw a number on each with a permanent marker pen and then lay the tin cans around the yard on their side. Give everyone a score card and a pencil and see how many hits it takes to get the golf balls into the tins. If you haven't got golf clubs, just use baseball bats, sticks or broom handles or even a rolled up newspaper.
Truth or Dare Sit everyone in a circle. Put on dad's favorite music and whilst the music is playing, take it in turns to throw a dice. If you get a one you have to tell a "Truth" and dad gets to ask the question - after all it is father day! If you throw a six then you get to do a dare and again dad can choose the dare. If dad throws a one or six then he can choose who should ask the question or gives out the dare. Be careful dad might ask you if it was you who ruined his favorite CD or stuck chewing gum to the chair!
Match of the day Get all the family members together and organize a fun day of sports and games. It could be football, French cricket, swimming, bowling or any other game that dad likes.
*Father day gifts *
All dads deserve a small gift on father day and a homemade gift is the perfect answer which he will treasure for years to come.
However if you want to spend your pocket money then I have some great ideas for you and if you want to spend lots and lots of money then I can help you there too!
* Homemade father's day gifts
Soap on a string
Bookmark
Hand painted Cookie jar
Photo frame
Stone Paperweight
Survival Box
* Need to save up for father's day gifts
* Blow the budget father's day gifts
Homemade father day gifts
Soap on a Rope
You will need:
Soap flakes (you buy them in a box from the supermarket)
50cm length of thick colored cord
Water
Small cup
Bowl and wooden spoon
Fold the cord in half and tie the loose ends together in a largish knot. Using a small cup, measure out 4 cups of soap flakes and 1 cup of lukewarm water. Mix the flakes and water together with a wooden spoon and add a bit of food coloring and some perfume. Using your hands, mould the soap into a shape (a ball is easiest) around the knotted end of the cord. Then leave it all to dry in a warm place for about 2 days. You could also make a nice box to put the soap in or wrap it in some colored cellophane.
Father Day Bookmark
You will need :
Strong colored craft paper
Felt pens or crayons
Sequins, stickers, decorations
Small photo of your dad
Sticky back plastic
20cm length of colored ribbon
Cut a strip of craft paper about 15cm long by 5cm wide. At one end, trim off the corners so that you have a pointed shape. Using your felt pens, decoration bits and your imagination, design a picture or pattern on one side of the card. On the other side write a few words about your dad and stick on a small photo of him. When you are happy with your design, get someone to help you stick on some sticky back plastic to keep the bookmark strong and clean. You could also use wide sellotape. Punch a hole in the pointy end of the bookmark and thread the ribbon through and the tie a knot as close to the bookmark as you can. As an extra treat for father day, you could also buy dad a book to go with it.
Homemade cookies in a jar
All dads love cookies, especially if they have lots of chocolate in them. Well my dad does!
You will need :
Packet cookie mix
Large empty glass jar or a clear plastic tub with lid
Glass paint or permanent marker pens
Sheet of colored tissue paper
Rubber band
Length of colored ribbon
Make the cookies according to the packet instructions and allow to cool. Using the marker pens or paint, decorate the jar or tub. When dry, fill with the cookies and screw on the lid. Cut out a circle from the tissue paper making sure that it is larger than the lid of the jar. Secure the tissue paper circle on the top of the jar with the rubber band. Tie the ribbon round the neck of the jar and voila, a really yummy father day gift.
Photo frame
You will need :
Old birthday cards or any other cards
Piece of thin cardboard (the size of your frame)
Strip of strong card (for the stand)
Pencil
Scissors and craft glue
Look through all the old cards and choose one which has a nice border on it and is the size that you want for the photo frame. Cut off the bit of card that you want. Turn the card over so that the picture is facing downwards and then draw a rectangle or square about 2cm in from the edge of the card. Carefully cut out the rectangle or square. You now have the basic frame.
From the other piece of card, cut out a shape that is exactly the same size as the frame. This will be the frame back. Don't cut out the center bit though. Carefully dab some glue along the edges of 3 sides of the frame and stick to the frame back.
To make the stand, cut a strip of strong card which is about 3cm wide and not quite as long as the length of the frame. Gently make a 1cm fold at one end of the cardboard stand. Glue the folded 1cm piece of the stand to the back of the frame, making sure that when the frame is flat, it doesn't stick out over the edge of the frame. Make sure that when the frame stands up, the side with the opening is at the top. Leave it all to dry. When fully dry, insert a nice photo of you and your dad. If you haven't got a photo then draw a picture of him instead.
Paperweight
A paperweight is always useful and a painted one makes it extra special.
You will need :
Smooth stone (look on the beach or in the garden)
Acrylic or oil paints
Paint brushes plus paint brush cleaner
Clear spray varnish or tub varnish
Decide how you want to decorate your stone. Have a good look at it and see if it resembles something – maybe an animal, insect or a ball or maybe it is just stone shaped! Paint on your design and allow to fully dry. If using oil based paints, make sure that you protect the painting area with lots of old newspaper and wear an apron. When dry, spray or paint on the varnish and then leave to dry again. Place the paperweight in a small box lined with colored tissue paper. A very useful father day gift.
Need to save up for father day gifts
Survival Box
I bet that your dad forgets where he has put things or can't find his comb or a pen when he needs one. Then he needs a 'Survival Box'!.
This gift is part homemade and part bought. First of all get an empty shoe box and decorate it as you wish. On the lid write "Dad's Survival Box". Now think of all the things that you dad loses, needs or likes and which you could place in the box. How about a pen and notebook, comb, packet of his favorite sweets, baseball cap, pair of socks, key chain, torch, coins and so on. Place all the goodies in the box and tie with a big ribbon.
Groovy Chocolate Card (UK only)
Give dad a fantastic chocolate card. On the groovy chocolate website you choose the message and picture you want and then it is sent all beautifully packaged.
Design a keyring, fridge magnet (UK store)
mug , mouse mat or t-shirt, on-line and then have it sent to your dad to show how much he means to you. (UK only)
Unique and unusual gifts for the hard to get for dad (US store)
if you can't think what to get dad when then go and browse this store. There are lots of gadgets, games and just things that you never knew existed. Check out the sales bin and bag yourslf a bargain.
Is dad a gadget man? (UK store)
Well then this is the place to go. Gadgets, gadgets and more gadgets of all sorts. James Bond here we come.
(Worldwide) All dads are special and what better way to show it than naming a star after him. Not only will he be able to see his special star but he will also get a certificate and star guide manual.
Buy dad a plot on the moon (UK buyers only)
Bizarre as this may sound, you can actually buy your dad an acre of land on the moon! Your dad will get an official land owners certificate plus a map showing him exactly where his plot of land is. Next year you might even be able to buy him the rocket!
Blow the budget father day gifts
Your dad is going to have the most thrilling father day ever. You can choose from tank driving, open road ferrari, race track driving, fighter jet pilot, fire fighting, zorbing and sphereing (the latest adrenline rushes), survival camp and so much more. (UK only).
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