Father

Father’s Day is coming up on June 19th, and I don’t know about you, but I have a difficult time figuring out what to get my Dad for just about every special occasion that requires a gift. Well if you are looking for ideas and have some little ones that enjoy arts and crafts, I have an idea I found online that is adorable, creative and just so happens to encourage reusing materials to prevent waste. This arts and crafts project is shown below and starts out with what you will need for this project. I got the instructions from crafts.kaboose.com so be sure to visit!

What you’ll need:

2 foam coffee cups

5 inch square box (or one cut to size)

Masking tape

1 gold chenille stem

Gold craft paint

Black construction paper, cut to fit on side of box

White paint pen

Scissors

Paintbrush

White craft glue

How to make it:

Turn cups upside down and trim bottom lips to make them flush.

Glue the bottoms of the two cups together.

Tape the square box shut by covering the entire box with masking tape.

When glue on the cups have dried, wrap a piece of masking tape around the middle where the two cups meet.

Cut the chenille stem in half and insert into each side of one of the cups as trophy handles.

Cover cups completely with masking tape.

Paint masking tape on both the trophy and the box gold. Let dry.

Write “Awarded World’s Best Dad” on the black construction paper with white paint pen. Glue to the front of the box.

Pipe white glue onto the bottom of the cup that does not have the chenille handles. Press onto the top of the box and let glue dry completely.

Tips:

Fill the trophy cup with Dad’s favorite candy.

Paper cups can be used instead of foam.

Use boxes from crackers, cereal bars, and convenience foods for projects like this one.

Written by: Jen Ebenrick