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Looking for a fun kid’s craft project for Father’s Day gift-making? I think you’re going to enjoy this one! Kids can make Dad his own beverage coaster for Father’s Day by melting beads into fun shapes and turning them into beverage coasters! This kid’s craft project requires adult help!
You can buy a kit from Yoobi Super Melty Bead Kit that we featured on the blog a few months ago. It has everything you need to get started. That kit has special beads inside it that are melted by using a hot iron. The kit includes beads, templates, the peg board, instructions, etc. If you can’t find the kit, you can buy all of the supplies that you need separately at your local craft store. They’re typically found in the children’s craft section and one of the biggest maker’s is Perler.
My son-in-law is a HUGE Michigan Wolverine’s fan and decorates his man cave in that theme. We decided to make a Michigan Wolverines beverage coaster for him for Father’s Day. We printed out from the internet the Michigan M from a website and then shrunk it down to fit on the square shaped peg board. The size that we made is 5″ by 5″ square. You can purchase square and/or round peg boards at the craft store.
Kids can basically use any color and make any type of design & pattern that they like. Just hand them a few packages of the melty plastic beads along with a peg board and let them get creative!
Once the design is done…you’ll need a sheet of parchment paper or use the iron protector sheet in the Yoobi kit if you’ve purchased it. Heat up the iron using a medium to high heat. Place the parchment paper over the top of your beaded design and gently sit the iron on top, using some light pressure. Our beads were perfectly melted and bonded together within 15-20 seconds, so it doesn’t take long.
Pull the parchment paper off and let the melty bead coaster cool down to room temperature. You’ll want to cut a piece of craft felt that is slightly smaller than the coaster’s size. Use clear quick-drying craft glue to adhere the felt to the bottom of the coaster. This will catch the “sweat” and “drips” from Dad’s drink while it’s sitting on his brand new beverage coaster!
You can buy kits by various different manufacturers that include just about everything you need to get started or you can buy the individual supplies and/or refill kits. You can find everything in your local general craft supply store or pick up the items that you need online from Amazon for a great price!
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Father’s Day is on June 18th, 2017. Are you ready for Dad’s special day? If not, it’s time to get ready! GourmetGiftBaskets is your one-stop gift shop when it comes to buying special gifts and treats for Dads of all ages.
That’s why the many fathers who work at GourmetGiftBaskets have singled out the following five top items, but to see the full selection (dozens of yummy choices), click here.
Top Five New Foodie Finds For Father’s Day
1. NEW for 2017 — 19th Hole In One Gift Basket, $69.99, SKU 4322
If the Dad in your life prefers a mini-golf bag (that doubles as a cooler) to a tin, then this is the ideal choice for him. The 19th Hole is loaded with everything your favorite golfer needs for a day on the green, including four refreshing beers, a sleeve of golf balls, and a range of gourmet snacks like cheese and artisan crackers, hickory maple bacon popcorn, and zesty pretzel pieces.
2. NEW for 2017 — Father’s Day Beer-B-Q Bucket, $59.99, SKU 4658
Now, if the Dad on your list cares more about barbecues and less about golf, this gift has his name all over it. This reusable stainless steel bucket is stocked with everything Dad needs to create a gourmet barbecue meal. It includes three refreshing beers, along with three gourmet spice rubs, buffalo wing flavored gourmet popcorn, and more.
3. Father’s Day Backyard BBQ Popcorn, $34.99, SKU 7402 Look no further than your own backyard to find your Dad’s most cherished memories. It’s where he helped perfect your pitch, showed you how to play badminton, or helped set up your first volleyball spike.
4. Father’s Day Gift Tower, $39.99, SKU 6870
Looking for an impressive gift that makes a big impression? This newly designed Father’s Day Gift Tower fits the bill. A mouth-watering selection of sweet and salty treats can be found inside this impressive four-tiered tower. These include crisp handcrafted popcorn, sweet candies, gently roasted honey peanuts, and more.
5. For The Health-Focused Dad — Orchard’s Abundance, $79.99, SKU 4404
Some Dads are in a very health-oriented phase of life. Those fathers would surely appreciate this woven basket filled with juicy pears, oranges, and crisp apples, along with an assortment of Vermont cheddar cheese, premium Virginia peanuts, and a salted caramel dip.
My Thoughts: For this feature my husband received a complimentary Father’s Day 19th Hole in One Gift Basket described as item #1 above. This gift basket arrived beautifully packaged with a satin ribbon bow and gift enclosure card. This was a great choice for my husband since he loves to play the game of golf, enjoys beer and the snacks that were included are some of his favorites!
All of the goodies come packaged in an insulated cooler lunch-style golf bag. It’s the perfect size for him to use to take his lunches to work, beverages & snacks with him when he goes out golfing for the afternoon and absolutely PERFECT for when we go traveling on road trips. I think that bag is absolutely ADORABLE and very perfect for the man in your life!
You can check out all of the great Father’s Day gift basket options over on GourmetGiftBaskets.com. They have something for everyone!
Disclaimer: Shelly received complimentary products to feature in this blog post. Shelly did not receive any monetary compensation. Shelly’s thoughts, opinions and words are 100% her own unbiased opinion. Your thoughts may differ.
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