Father's Day gift from everyday items

Welcome back to Thrifting Thursday. Today we are sharing how to make a Father's Day gift from everyday items. We are using the wooden parts to the clothespins left over from our Mother's Day gifts from everyday items. This idea came from one of our 4H leaders, she taught the kids how to make them this week. To make these holders you need an empty can, wooden clothespins, rubber band, wire, wire cutters, sharpie markers, clear spray paint.

Note on cans and clothespins: we used mandarin orange and mushroom cans to match the length of our clothespins. You will need to match up the length of your clothespins (older clothespins may be longer) to your can. First place a rubber band around the can. This will hold the clothespins in place while you fill around the can. Make sure the double ridged part of the wood is facing out.

Once your can is full you will wire around the can twice to hold it together. Use wire cutters to twist the wire tight then clip off excess wire.

Once you have finished wrapping wire around the can. Use sharpie markers to write Happy Father's Day, the year, and any thing else they kids would want to draw on it. When decorating is complete spray each can with clear spray paint to give it a protective coat.

I forgot to take a picture of the final look of the cans because at our meeting we moved on to our sewing projects. But they looked so neat! I think it would be fun to fill it with dad's favorite candy when the kids give it to him. Thanks for stopping by!

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Mother's Day gift made with everyday items around the house

I am taking a break from New Meal Monday's to share with you a fun easy craft your kiddos will love to give to moms, grandma's, even their cousins and friends. At our last 4H meeting one of our leaders shared with us how to make these cute necklaces out of simple items. Sunshine and I thought it would be fun to make some more and share with all of you!

At the meeting she brought clothes pins, chain, various beads and wire cutters. I am all for using what we already have on hand so we have colored cord to use instead of the chain.

First the most fun part of this whole project...

...pulling the clothes pins apart! Instructed them to gently pull apart though. Otherwise you will need to use your wire cutters to get them back into shape.

Once you have your clothes pins separated, bag the wooden parts and save for another project we will do for Father's Day (future post).
Ok, lets stop for a moment and just enjoy what is before us. Who comes to the table to craft looking like they are ready for tea? Why Sunshine of course! (Sorry, had to share, she's too cute!)

Ok, so once you have your beads picked out, you will most likely need to trim down each side of the opening. (opposite end from the spring)

Then once you put the bead in, both sides of the bead will fit evenly through.. If your bead has a big enough opening you will not need to trim.

Then use what you have on hand (chain, cord, or ribbon) and thread it through the spiral spring part.

There you have it!
Happy Mother's Day!