Sentimental Christmas Gifts for Dad

Give Dad your handprint.

Finding the perfect Christmas gift can be difficult, and when it comes to shopping for Dad it often becomes even more difficult. Whether it be a handmade scrapbook or a handprint in plaster, your father will adore the thought put into a handmade or personalized gift.

Personal Scrapbook

Create a scrapbook. Gather a variety of family photographs and remember to include several of when the children were babies and toddlers. Purchase a scrapbook album, a variety of scrapbook paper and decoration accessories. Put the scrapbook together according to year and starting with the earliest photos. Decorate each page, and write a sentimental message surrounding the photograph. Decorate the front of the album with a message to Dad and a family photo.

Down Memory Lane

Make a "This is Your Life" CD. Find several photographs, old report cards, drawings and any other items that were from your dad's childhood. Starting with the earliest years and ending with the most recent photograph of a special occasion card. Pick out one of Dad's favorite songs to use as background music. Copy the items onto a disc.

Engraved Plaque or Trophy

Purchase a plaque or a trophy and have a meaningful poem about Dad engraved on the plaque. Trophies are available in a variety of styles, such as No. 1 Dad. Have his name, the date and a short message engraved on the trophy.

Personalized Digital Frame

Purchase a digital frame, some of which have a pen holder attached. Have the frame or the pen engraved with a personal message. Load the digital frame with a variety of family photos, and remember to include a few from previous holidays.

Engraved Wearables

Pocket watches have been given as keepsakes for years. Find one that has space to engrave a loving message and have a photo enclosed on the inside of the cover. A gold or silver dog tag that has a short message on one side and the date on the other would make any father happy.

The Gift of Words

Write a touching and meaningful poem and have it framed in an attractive frame. If you are not a poetic person or have difficulties putting your thoughts into words, there are several websites that have well-written poems that are available for purchase.

Plaster Handprints

Purchase a handprint kit that contains all of the necessary supplies for creating a permanent handprint. They are available at most department stores and craft shops. Regardless of his children's ages, a dad would cherish a keepsake handprint from his child. The kits are available with a variety of decorative tins or can be made for framing. Use a permanent marker or a paint pen and write your name, the date and a short message.

References

• Hobby Lobby: Scrapbook Ideas
• Michaels Craft Store: Projects