{"id":9043,"date":"2012-06-13T04:00:56","date_gmt":"2012-06-13T11:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=9043"},"modified":"2012-06-13T04:00:56","modified_gmt":"2012-06-13T11:00:56","slug":"three-diy-and-eco-friendly-gift-ideas-for-fathers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/three-diy-and-eco-friendly-gift-ideas-for-fathers-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Three DIY and Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for Father’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Father’s Day is just around the bend, June 17th, but there’s still time to whip up some eco-friendly and DIY gifts for the dads in your life.<\/h3>\n

Making handmade gifts is a great way to tailor your gifts to the special person in your life, and putting the eco-friendly touch on a gift makes you feel good about your impact. You can easily put your own DIY spin on some traditional Father’s Day gifts; making them more special and far from traditional. Here are three simple DIY and eco-friendly gifts that you can make just in time for a very special Father’s Day!<\/p>\n

Next >> T-Shirt Memory Quilt<\/a>
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1. T-Shirt Memory Quilt<\/h3>\n

Like many dads, his drawers are probably filled with old t-shirts that hold a lot of great memories. If a lot of them are past their prime but he doesn’t want to give them up, how about offering to turn them into a memory quilt? Eco Karen shows us how to take the best parts of these greatly loved t-shirts and transforming them into a fantastic quilt.<\/a>\u00a0It’s a great way to showcase his favorite sports teams, memories, and special moments in his life.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Next >> Bay Rum Aftershave<\/a>
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2. Bay Rum Aftershave<\/h3>\n

Using safe and non-toxic toiletries is just as important for the men in your life!<\/a> To truly know what goes on and in our bodies, DIY is the way to go. Aftershave is a common staple in the man’s medicine cabinet and this recipe, found on The Art of Manliness, is the perfect eco-friendly solution.\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0Vodka, rum, and a few spices are all that’s needed to create this homemade version of an aftershave. The concoction takes two weeks before it’s ready to use, but that’s the perfect way to get him in on the DIY train! Mix all of the ingredients in a nice jar and attach the final instructions or you could make a DIY aftershave kit with all of the ingredients and full directions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Next >> Sweater Tie<\/a>
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3. Square Sweater Tie<\/h3>\n

When I think of Father’s Day, I think ties! It seems to be the traditional gift given to millions of dads every year. Put an interesting and DIY twist on a staple gift by transforming a sweater into a square tie! This tutorial, found on JAME, shows you how to take a thrifted sweater and turn it into a one-of-a-kind tie.\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0This gift will be anything but traditional and will add an interesting shape and texture to his tie collection. The ease of this project allows you to whip up a whole line of square sweater ties; one for every day of the week.<\/p>\n

Will you be making, or helping to make, Father’s Day gifts this year? What are some of your favorite gifts to make for the men in your life? I would love to see some links, tutorials, and suggestions on how to make this Father’s Day DIY and eco-friendly. Feel free to leave any comments or links!<\/strong><\/p>\n

[Father’s Day cards image by kathleenleavitt<\/a> via Flickr Creative Commons, Memory quilt image via Eco Karen<\/a>, Face stubble image by babblingdweeb<\/a> via Flickr Creative Commons, Sweater tie image via JAME]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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