Turn Dad into a Cartoon for Father's Day

Can you believe it's almost time for Father's Day?? You want to show your love and appreciation.. but sometimes Dear 'ol Dad can be a challenging one to buy for! After all, he has everything and doesn't seem to want anything else, right?

OK, here is one thing he probably doesn't have -- a cartoon of himself, personalized especially for him. It could be his favorite sport or hobby, or maybe even his profession. There are over 900 to choose from at Bentley Boutique, but here are a few ideas to get you started. His favorite sport, his hobby or interest. or even his profession could be made into a cartoon.

After you choose which cartoon to use, then you get to decide on the personalization. Be creative... you can say anything you like!

Next, decide how to present the cartoon... choices include matted prints, framed prints, deskclocks, snowglobes, mousepads, and paper weights.

Here are some father's day crafts, cards, and printables from other sites:

Father's Day Crafts for Kids from AmazingMoms.com
Father's Day Crafts from AlphabetSoup.net
From Daniellesplace.com - Lots of Father's Day Cards and Crafts that Kids can make:
http://www.daniellesplace.com/HTML/mengifts.html

From FamilyFun.com - Homemade Gifts for Dad

School's Almost Out -- It's Time to Think About Teacher Gifts!

Why not get crafty and make her some notecards? It's fairly easy to do, and you can personalize them, making them even more special. The basic steps are as follows:

• Cut 8 1/2 x 11"cardstock in half.
• Make a 8.5 x5.5 layout, using any print program, or even microsoft word.
• Personalize it with cute clipart and fonts. Many software programs have pre-made layouts and designs that you can use, if you need a little creative help! Several suggestions are to the right in the sidebar.
• Print the cards.
• Fold the cards in half.
• You can even make matching envelopes if you like. Just make a layout for the size of the envelope, add clipart, and print the envelopes according to your printer's directions. I like to make the clipart on the envelopes somewhat transparent. (I use PAINT SHOP PRO PHOTO X2.

Scroll down for a free printable teachers card and envelope! Below are a few teacher cards that I made when my boys were younger. They seemed to be a big hit with the teachers. Use them for inspiration, or if you'd rather have me do the work, you can actually order them here.

And now for a freebie! Below is a teacher notecard that you can print out. Just click on one of the thumbnails. You can choose the generic version (A Note From the Teacher), or you can take the one with the blank blackboard to any print program and add text before printing. The 3rd thumbnail is a coordinating envelope. Just insert a notecard sized envelope (5.5x 4.25") into your printer and print.

First, click on a thumbnail, and you will be taken to the full size image in photobucket. Then right click and save to your computer, or just right click and print.

Craft It Forward Giveaway!

I thought this would be a great way to start out my brand new blog, by giving away 5 free handmade gifts!

Hurry -- 5 free gifts, handmade by Bentley Boutique! Comment now! Recently, Lisa from Kids Accessories by Kidcessory Haven, posted a 'craft-it-forward' handmade giveaway. I stumbled upon it, commented, and will be receiving something from her. So I’m following up my end of the bargain, and offering something up to you.

P.S. There is FINE PRINT so, read carefully:

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! This offer does have some restrictions and limitations so please read carefully:

* I make no guarantees that you will like what I make but I will do my best.
* It will be done in the next couple months
* You have no clue what it’s going to be - that’s the fun part!
It could be something sewn, handmade notecards personalized for you, a personalized cartoon, or personalized children's music cd (if you have children). Maybe a personalized mousepad, or totebag. Could be a clay ornament or figurine. What will it be? You’ll have to wait and see!
I reserve the right to do something completely bizarre or completely normal.

Here’s the (really) fine print:
In return, all you need to do is post this text into a note of your own and make 5 things for 5 others. What could be more fun! Some ideas you could do for others: artwork, CD’s, burn a DVD, write a poem, crochet a scarf, make a mini book, send a photograph (a printed one, not e-mailed. etc…).

If you are interested, leave a comment below with your email address (if you don’t have a blog-based email address and are not comfortable leaving your personal email address, you can also email me at judi@bentleyboutique.com.