DIY Father's Day Gadget Box

Father's Day is rapidly approaching!!!

Does your husband or dad need a convenient place to keep his wallet, keys, trinkets from his pockets, etc.?

How about making him a gadget box?!

This DIY project is rated on the low side when it comes to difficulty, time and cost, but on the high side when it comes to pleasing your man/dad!


Here's What You Need:

• 5 CD Cases
• 2 Photographs
• 2 Pieces of Decorative Paper
• Printer (could hand write)
• Nuts & Bolts (or other small objects of your man's/dad's liking)
• Hot Glue Gun & Glue Sticks
• A few small gifts your man/dad loves (to add inside the box for Father's Day - card, beef jerky, nuts, candy etc.) 

Steps:

1. Empty the CD cases.
2. Decide what you're going to put inside of each CD case to show on the 4 outside sides of the box and make and insert those first. I added 2 photos of my hubby and kiddo (one past pic and one current) and a scripture and a poem I wrote (which you are more than welcome to mimic or create your own).
3. Hot Glue on the nuts and bolts (or other trinkets of your choice) where you want them on each CD case.
4. Lay the CD case down that is going to be the bottom of the box and see how all the pieces are going to fit together, making note of where to place the glue on each CD to build the box.
5. Begin gluing on each CD case for the sides, one at a time. (Note: if you are careful with glue placement, you will still be able to open the 2 side CD's with the photos in them so you can refresh the photos from time to time)
6. Fill it with the small gifts for Father's day and place it near the entry or on his nightstand or desk to surprise him on Father's Day and for his continued enjoyment as his gadget box!

So that's our gadget box design for Father's day made from CD cases, nuts and bolts! What's yours? We'd love for you to share how your personal DIY box came out by commenting below!

Wishing a great, big HAPPY FATHER'S DAY from our My Guy and I DIY family to yours!!!

 

A "Simply Sweet" Day of DIY Valentine's Craft Creations

Are you looking for some simple, yet sweet Valentine's Day craft creations to DIY, give & enjoy this year?  If so, you've come to the right place!  Here a few to consider that we did in the Wylie house last year...

#1 - Want a simple yet sentimental craft for your kids to make for their daddy's?  How about this one?  Not only is the poem too cute for words, but this makes for a great keepsake as it has their hand & foot prints! 

"From the bottom of my heart...to the tips of my toes...my love for you daddy just grows & grows!"  Pin Me

Supplies needed: paper (we used pink & black construction paper & white computer paper because that's what we had, but cardstock is recommended), large ink pad, pen or marker, ribbon or string, hole punch, letter scrapbooking stickers. 

 

 

 

#2 - Does your sweetheart love Swedish fish or appreciate handmade sentiments?  If so, consider this edible option >>>

"Of all the fish in the sea...I'm glad God chose you for me!"  Pin Me

Supplies needed: 1 clear sheet protector; white, blue & red paper; 2 twisty ties (to secure the 2 fish on the inside); scrapbook letter stickers, pen or marker, silk leaves, Swedish fish candy

 

Directions: create everything on the card except the fish in the front cover & the sheet protector.  Once the card is created, open the card up & insert it into the sheet protector so that the open side of the sheet protector is on the right side of the card when the card is open.  Then, while the card is still opened up, slip the remaining Swedish fish in between the paper & sheet protector & push them into the right area so that they appear to be in the ocean on the front cover.  Once they are in place, fold the card closed.  This will hold the fish in the front cover.  

 

 

 

"I am banana's over you" & "You are the apple of my eye"  Pin Me

^ #3 - How about surprising the kiddos or your sweetheart with a fun-loving healthy snack sentiment in their packed lunch?  We had a lot of fun with these - they are guaranteed to please!

 

Supplies needed: banana, apple, white cardstock, red & black markers, scrapbooking letter & fruit stickers, 2 wiggle eyes, scissors, hole punch, 2 rubber bands or string or ribbon

 

 

 

#4 - Have someone special, but far away, that could use a Valentine's hug?  My daughter & I made this one to send to her Papa.  It's the actual size of her hands and arm length! 

 

"Sending you a Valentine's hug...all the way from Seattle with love!"  Pin Me

Supplies needed: 1 sheet of pink cardstock paper, pen or marker, valentine themed stickers, ribbon or string. 

 

 

#5 - How about a flower alternative?  Not only did this craft cost way less to make than a bouquet of flowers, but it's also a fun alternative for the youngsters who don't quite appreciate those traditional floral gifts yet. 

 

"I'm so happy that the Lord 'picked' me to be your mommy!"  Pin Me

Supplies needed: white & green cardstock paper, floral card holder, pens or markers, stickers, family photograph(s), scissors, glue, tape, lollipops, small vase, ribbon 

 

 

 

We had so much fun making these & we truly enjoyed each & every one of them.  We hope that if you decide to create some of these for your sweethearts that they would be blessed abundantly by them!  Like something you viewed here today?  We would love for you to follow our little blog via email &/or share us with your friends.  We also LOVE hearing from you & invite you to share with us your families projects or thoughts on ours by commenting below.  See you for our next project!

 

*Note: some of these projects were Pinterest inspired but with our own special My Guy & I DIY twists, while others were our own original creation.









A "Simply Sweet" & Complete DIY Valentine's Day

Pretzel Raspberry Hugs (pin me)

 

Are you looking for some simple, yet sweet Valentine's Day creations to DIY, give & enjoy this year?  If so, you've come to the right place!  Here a few to consider that we did last year...

 

 

VALENTINE CULINARY CREATIONS: < click to go to post w/ more info on food listed below

 

~ Pretzel Raspberry Hugs (see pic above) - a perfect blend of simple, sweet & salty!  These little dandies are sure to be a BIG hit with your family, friends, neighbors, & sweethearts; plus we think you'll LOVE them too!!

 

~ A "Hearty" Breakfast (see pic below) - a simply scrumptious but hearty meal!  Why not treat your loved ones to a Valentine's breakfast with this sweet gesture that's sure to make them smile & leave the table feeling satisfied?!

 

~ Dolphin "Pair"idise Lunch Snack Tray (see pic below) - a sweethearts delight!  This simple tray takes fruit & sandwiches to a whole new level with a fun Valentine twist!

 

~ My Hearts Desire Dinner (see pic below) - a fun way to dress up dinner dining for Valentines!  You could take this basic concept & apply it to many other foods of your choice as well!

 

~ Cuddle Time Cupcakes (see pic below) - a lip-smackingly sweet treat for your Valentine that they are sure to hug you for!  We used red velvet cake and added a Hershey hug to the middle of each for a sweet chocolaty center surprise!  Click here to see how simple that sweet surprise center is to do! 

 

 

 

 

 

VALENTINE CRAFT CREATIONS: < click to go to post w/ more details on crafts pictured below

 

Want a simple yet sentimental craft for your kids to make for their daddy's?  How about this one?  Not only is the poem too cute for words, but this makes for a great keepsake as it has their hand & foot prints! 

Does your sweetheart love Swedish fish or appreciate handmade sentiments?  If so, consider this edible option >>>

How about surprising the kiddos or your sweetheart with a fun-loving healthy snack sentiment in their packed lunch?  We had a lot of fun with these - they are guaranteed to please! >>>


"A Long Distance Hug" (to send to loved one's far away)



"A Family of Flowers" (lollipops)

^ Have someone special, but far away, that could use a Valentine's hug?  My daughter & I made this one to send to her Papa.  It's the actual size of her hands and arm length!

 

OR

 

How about a flower alternative?  Not only did this craft cost way less to make than a bouquet of  ^

flowers, but it's also a fun alternative for the youngsters who don't quite appreciate those traditional floral gifts yet.

 

 

We hope you've found something here you can DIY to make your families Valentine's Day extra special this year.  If you decide to try your hand at any of these ideas, we'd love for you to share with us about it by commenting below.  Have a very happy Valentine's Day from our family to yours!