--- title: Dad Paperweight description: This Father’s Day project gives you freedom to express your artistic side. 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Children can paint the paperweight any way they like to create a special gift for their Dad. **![Dad_paperweight_gift_finished horizontal (3) copy-1](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/fathers%20day/danielle/Dad_paperweight_gift_finished%20horizontal%20(3)%20copy-1.jpg?width=725&name=Dad_paperweight_gift_finished%20horizontal%20(3)%20copy-1.jpg)** **Designed by:**  Danielle Hunter **Time:** 45 minutes to 1 hour **Level:** Quick and Easy **Size:** 4 x 5 inches ![Dad Paperweight Gift supplies copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/fathers%20day/danielle/Dad%20Paperweight%20Gift%20supplies%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=Dad%20Paperweight%20Gift%20supplies%20copy.jpg) **Materials** - [Craft Dots](http://catalog.gluedots.com/item/consumer-products/craft-hobby/1014?plpver=1002) - Paint brushes - Wood block shape - All Chalked Up painted tiles - [DecoArt Media Fluid acrylic paint](https://decoart.com/mixedmedia/fluid-acrylics) (titanium white, primary cyan, metallic silver) - [DecoArt Americana Multi-Surface satin acrylic](https://decoart.com/multi-surface/) paint (blue lagoon) **Directions:** Apply paint as desired and allow drying time in between coats. ![Dad_paperweight_gift_paint step copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/fathers%20day/danielle/Dad_paperweight_gift_paint%20step%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=Dad_paperweight_gift_paint%20step%20copy.jpg) Use Craft Dots to adhere painted tiles to wood block to spell out “Dad.” ![Dad_paperweight_gift_craft glue dots step copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/fathers%20day/danielle/Dad_paperweight_gift_craft%20glue%20dots%20step%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=Dad_paperweight_gift_craft%20glue%20dots%20step%20copy.jpg) Attach additional painted tiles with Craft Dots. ![Dad_paperweight_gift_finished close-up (6) copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/fathers%20day/danielle/Dad_paperweight_gift_finished%20close-up%20(6)%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=Dad_paperweight_gift_finished%20close-up%20(6)%20copy.jpg) Now Dad has a paperweight to keep on his desk! ~ Danielle - [![Glue Dots](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/glue-dots-logo-1.jpg)](http://www.acmoore.com/storelocator) - [![Amazon](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/logos/retailers/amazon-logo.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=sr_1_1_acs_h_1i_3447187011%26node=3447187011?ie=UTF8&qid=1381959613&sr=8-1-acs) - [![HobbyCraft](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/logos/retailers/hobbycraft-logo.jpg)](http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/brand/glue-dots) - [![Hobby Lobby](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/logos/retailers/hobby-lobby-logo.jpg)](https://www.hobbylobby.com/store-finder) - [![JoAnn Fabrics & Craft Stores](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/logos/retailers/joann-fabric-logo.jpg)](http://www.joann.com/stores) - [![Michaels](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/logos/retailers/michaels-logo.jpg)](http://www.michaels.com/store-locator) - [![Office Max](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/office-max-logo.jpg)](http://www.acmoore.com/storelocator) ##### Share This Post - ![Pinterest](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-pinterest-color.png) Pin - [![Facebook](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-facebook-color.png) Share](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.gluedots.com%2Finspiration%2Fdad-paperweight) - [![Twitter](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-twitter-color.png) Tweet](https://twitter.com/home?status=Dad+Paperweight%20https%3A%2F%2Fblog.gluedots.com%2Finspiration%2Fdad-paperweight) - [![Email](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-share-email.svg) Email](mailto:?subject=Dad%20Paperweight&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.gluedots.com%2Finspiration%2Fdad-paperweight) ##### Related Posts ## [![](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/Stud%20Muffin%20Finished%20copy.jpg) Dad, You're a Stud Muffin Father's Day](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/dad-youre-a-stud-muffin/) ## [![](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/Explosion%20Gift%20Box-013.jpg) Explosion Gift Box Gift Wrap](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/explosion-gift-box) ## [![](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/P1090468.jpg) 'Best Dad Ever' Candy Bar Father's Day](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/best-dad-ever-candy) ## [![](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/Seasoning%20Caddy-010.jpg) Seasoning Caddy Father's Day](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/seasoning-caddy) ![Danielle Hunter](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer%20Blog/Author%20Images/Danielle_Hunter-051655-edited.jpg?width=150&name=Danielle_Hunter-051655-edited.jpg) #### [Danielle Hunter](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/author/danielle-hunter) Danielle Hunter is a multitasking mom of two creative girls. 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