DIY Father's Day Gift {Last Minute Idea}

First of all, I want to wish my Sister-in-Law Kristen a Very Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day!

Can you believe Father's Day is coming up this weekend? I've got a last minute gift idea you can whip up with the kiddos help! You can buy these items at the Dollar Store or Craft Store and it won't break the bank! The bare wood frame was from Michael's for $1, the river rocks were from the Dollar Tree for $1, I had the glue, paint and popsicle stick on hand! So this project only cost $2!!! And it's a piece that is treasured in our home!

Dad Rocks Picture Frame

Supplies

Bare Wood Picture Frame
River Rocks
E600 Glue
Popsicle Stick
Paint
Marker

Instructions
Gather your rocks, we used about a bag of the smaller sized river rocks. Have them out on your work surface, ready to place. Apply glue on frame, we were very generous. Because this is very sticky glue, I applied the rocks to the glue (very carefully). We moved them around to fit. We applied more glue as necessary, working in a small area at one time. Once all the rocks have been applied, allow glue to dry and set over night. Check for loose rocks and reapply glue if necessary!
While the glue is drying, the kids painted the popsicle stick brown. I broke it in half and sanded the edges. Then I hand wrote DAD ROCKS with a black marker. This is what the kids wanted; I think I would have done something a bit differently though. Perhaps vinyl? Anyways, its handmade and I think it turned out great. We added some glue on the back of the popsicle stick and placed it on the rocks on opposite corners (per direction from my daughter!).
After that dried, we added the picture and wrapped it up! The frame is heavy and the little wood peg that comes with the frame won't hold it up. I suggest a holder or make sure you can prop it up against something else.

Super easy, inexpensive and something you could totally pull off before Father's Day this weekend!

What do you think?

 

PINASTIC Friday & Week in Review

TGIF!!
It's been a long week. I've been waiting for news and it still hasn't arrived yet. Most of you that know me understand that I am not very patient. It's been killing me!! So, remember last Friday I mentioned I was doing the Color Vibe with some Sorority Sisters? Nearly 8,000 people ran or walked in this event! It was crazy packed, but fun! Here's a recap of my week in pictures:

My Sorority Sisters Jen Stelter and Jen Schulien--we've had fun doing runs together!



Hailey showing some fierce soccer skills! She scored her first goal of the season in this game!

Mr. Carson's last picture before getting contacts! He was so excited to get rid of the glasses!

Lastly, my Cupcake Wars Birthday Bash was featured in a local magazine: Rockford Parent.com!

Now, on to my favorite pins!

Could see my kids do something like this as a summer craft! Check out this blog for the scoop!

These punch cards are a great way to encourage children to help around the house!

YUM! Flatbread tacos with Ranch Sour Cream! Get the recipe here.

Well, this weekend my husband and I will be going to the Zac Brown Concert with another couple. It's in at an outdoor concert facility--hoping for warm, no rain weather tomorrow night! What are you up to?



Father's Day Survey

Good Morning! Hope your day is off to a great start!

You know how Mother's Day falls during the school year? And you know how the teachers like to have the kids do something special for their Mother's? I love and cherish thos gifts, believe me! This is what I received from my son this year (he was in 1st Grade):

Cute, right? Who ever thought I would be as smart as his dad??? I know his dad didn't think so! Anyways, our kids get out of school before Father's Day, as I'm sure most other schools do too. Why should Mother's get all the fun out of these cute survey's? So, I created a fun Father's Day Survey Printable...just for you guys!

Go ahead and print it out, share it on Facebook, Pin it to Pinterest, email it to your friends! Have the kiddos do it and surprise their Daddy on Father's Day! 

You can download the page by clicking HERE or click on the picture and it will take you to the PDF file!

Cute? I think so! Thanks for stopping by!