Sometimes it's the little things that can make Dad happy. If you need a small gift that's easy to put together and will still make him feel special, make a candy mug. Pick up a mug and his favorite candy for a quick, cute Father's Day gift that he'll enjoy. Designer Dawn shows you how to put this cute little candy mug together for Father's Day.
Designer: Dawn Mercedes Barrett
Time: 15 Minutes
Level: Beginner
Size: 5 inches (approx)
Treat your dad to his favorite treat today and a new mug future use!! Two gifts in one.
Here's what you need:
- Pop Up Glue Dots®
- Craft Glue Dots®
- Removable Glue Dots®
- Mug (get one from a dollar store)
- Wooden skewer
- Plastic treat bag
- 12" of red stitched ribbon
- Anything Goes paper pack from Echo Park
- "Best Dad Evah" stamp set from Pretty Cute Stamps
- Tuxedo Black ink pad
- Dad's favorite candy
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Other embellishments as desired
Here's what you do:
- Cut a tie shape and knot shape out of patterned paper from Echo Park. (Tip: If you make a template out of card stock first, trace it on the back of the paper to eliminate the need to erase.)
- Adhere the tie to the mug using Pop Up Glue Dots or use Removable Glue Dots for easy removal.
- Cut the skewer down to 9 inches.
- Stamp a sentiment on a 3" x 1.5" piece of coordinating paper about an inch from the left side. Trim the right side of the banner as desired. Using Craft Glue Dots, adhere the banner to the skewer.
- Fill a treat bag with dad's favorite treat and tie it up using the 12" red stitched ribbon. Tuck the candy and the banner into the mug.
That's it! A quick and easy gift idea that he'll enjoy.
~Dawn
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