I used really big, white letters, and chose my kid’s funniest expressions for the finished product. Needless to say, it turned out mega-cute, and was a huge hit.

Fast forward four years…I’m trying to come up with a kid-inspired gift for my father-in-law’s 60th birthday. I decided to try the same technique, but this time with black and white photos…

Fortunately we call him “Papa”; so all I needed to find was a frame with 4 4×6 openings. The letters I used were a bit smaller, and, if I were to do it again, I’d probably use larger letters as well as allow more time to retake a few of the photos that I’m not 100% happy with. But, as I’m learning as a mom of two Littles, it’s not wise to let perfect be the enemy of good, so I framed up what I had and still think it turned out pretty adorable.

Want to make one of these for someone with a longer name? Grandma or Grandpa, perhaps? Just use 2 letters per picture instead of just one, it turns out just as precious.

So there you have it! An easy, meaningful and personalized Father’s Day gift for the main men in your life. If you create one of these, please send along a pic, I’d love to see it!!

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diy bubble printing (fun for the kids) from Martha Stewart

yarn and pom pom cupcake garland from cupcake wishes

free rosette knitting pattern from flax & twine

felt flower sachets from the purl bee

crepe paper flowers from simple mom

flower pillow from a pumpkin and a princess

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all images via house of turquoise 

So what’s your favorite part? Me? I really want that yellow/turquoise armchair to come live in my home…so cute!

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 Materials:
balsa wood (aka “craft” wood, found at Michaels or Hobby Lobby)
paint
foam brush
round mirror (found in the candle section)

Step 1: Take your balsa wood strips and paint them in your colors of choice. I chose variations of blue/blue-green/teal to complement the grays/yellows in our bedroom, and added a bit of silver for good measure. I layered and mixed the colors and came up with something like this…

Step 2: Cut your strips in half lengthwise, and then in sections approximately 4-6″ long. Balsa wood is thin, and should be easy to cut with a good pair of scissors.

Step 3:Begin arranging wood strips in a circular pattern, leaving room in the center for the mirror, and varying the colors/widths of the strips.

Step 4: Add a second layer of wood strips, cutting them a bit shorter than the first set of strips, and layering them in between your outer layer of strips. Start carefully hot gluing the strips to each other, as well as hot gluing the mirror to the center of the sunburst.

Voila!

So easy and inexpensive…this mirror probably cost all of $10 (not including hot glue and paint, which I already had on hand).

So tell me-what spot in your home could use one of these pretties? What colors would you choose? I love the deeper blues of this mirror, but would love to see one in metallic as well!

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I use mine everywhere in my home….

The best part? They’re eligible for free super saver shipping if you spend over $25. Click here to buy!

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