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Nuts & Bolts Frame Fathers Day Craft for Kids

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This post was contributed by Mary Catherine of Fun-A-Day!

A Simple Fathers Day Craft for Kids

Father’s Day is fast approaching, so I thought I’d share a fun Fathers Day craft for kids to make for Dad or Grandpa.  This is what Engineer made for his Papa, my Dad.

A Nuts and Bolts Frame Father's Day Craft for Kids at B-Inspired Mama

Nuts & Bolts Frame Fathers Day Craft for Kids

Supplies:

  • 4 large popsicle sticks (tongue depressor size)

  • kids craft paint

  • paintbrush

  • craft glue

  • a few nuts and bolts

  • a handwritten note from child or photo of child

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Steps:

  • Have child paint the 4 popsicle sticks.  We used acrylic paint, but tempera paint would work as well.

  • After the paint is dry, glue the popsicle sticks into a frame.

  • Once the frame is dry, have child choose which nuts and/or bolts to use as the frame’s decoration.  I would suggest using a small handful, as too many could weigh the frame down.

  • Have your child glue the nuts and bolts to the frame.  I used craft glue, but a hot glue gun would work too.

  • While waiting for everything to dry, decide what will go inside the frame.  Engineer really wanted to write a note to his papa, and I wasn’t going to discourage that!

  • Glue the note to a piece of cardboard.  This will keep the note sturdy

  • Attach the note to the back of the frame, making sure everything’s centered.

  • Be sure to write the child’s name and the year on the back of the frame!

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Additional Ideas:

  • Rather than a note, include a picture of the child.  For my preschool students, I’m going to take a picture of them holding a sign that says, “I love you!” on it.  That picture will go inside the handmade frame.

  • If the dad or grandpa in question isn’t into building, choose different items to attach to the frame.  Have your child help decide what should be placed on there.

  • Add magnetic tape to the back of the frame.  This way, it can be proudly displayed on the fridge!

Mary Catherine is mama to a budding engineer whose favorite question is “why?”   She is a pre-k teacher with a background in teaching kindergarten and a passion for early literacy.  Mary Catherine loves lazy days with her son, messy art projects, science fiction books, and dark chocolate.  You can find her blogging at Fun-A-Day!  Come connect with Mary Catherine on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest.

More Father’s Day Ideas from B-Inspired Mama:

10 Easy & Inexpensive Kids Father's Day Gifts    10 Cool Things to Do For Dad for Father's Day at B-Inspired Mama

Do your kids make Fathers Day crafts for Dad?  I’d love to hear about it in the comments!

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Filed Under: Father's Day, Fun and Easy Kids Crafts, Holidays, Mixed Media Tagged With: Dads, father, Father's Day, Fun-A-Day!, Gifts for Dad, Kid-Made Gifts, Popsicle Sticks

About Krissy of B-Inspired Mama

Former M.Ed Art Teacher. Current Blogger & Social Media Influencer. Always Crazy & Creative Mama of 3.

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Comments

  1. Lorrie says

    June 17, 2017 at 10:41 AM

    What did you use to attach the note to the frame? More glue?

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    • Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says

      June 20, 2017 at 11:33 AM

      Sorry for the late reply! Yes, you would just glue or tape the note to the back of the frame. I hope it worked out for you!

      Reply
  2. lanton says

    May 29, 2016 at 4:48 AM

    Great. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  3. Tricia Hope says

    May 28, 2016 at 11:29 PM

    This is So sweet.Will be doing this with my grand daughter for sure!

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    • Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says

      May 31, 2016 at 10:07 AM

      Let me know how it goes if you do! Feel free to share a picture on the B-Inspired Mama Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/binspiredmama

      Reply
  4. Vanessa @Pre-K Pages says

    June 6, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    I love how this frame turned out! Always great ideas from Mary Catherine of Fun-A-Day! I featured this idea in my Father’s Day Roundup.

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    • Krissy @ B-Inspired Mama says

      June 9, 2014 at 7:40 AM

      I know – I LOVE Mary Catherine’s creative ideas!!

      Reply
  5. Danecia says

    June 11, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    My daughter made this for daddy and grandfather. Thanks for sharing this idea!

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  6. Mary Catherine of Fun-A-Day! says

    May 28, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Thanks so much for the kind comments, ladies!! 🙂 My son had a blast making this frame for his grandfather.

    Reply
  7. Karyn says

    May 27, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    This is adorable!

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  8. Blayne says

    May 22, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Adorable!! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says

    May 22, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Really Cute!

    Reply
  10. Georgina @ Craftulate says

    May 22, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Love love love!

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