{"id":2816,"date":"2019-11-14T20:45:40","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T20:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/2816\/4-ideas-for-customized-gifts-for-dad"},"modified":"2019-11-20T20:13:24","modified_gmt":"2019-11-20T20:13:24","slug":"4-ideas-for-customized-gifts-for-dad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/2816\/4-ideas-for-customized-gifts-for-dad\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ideas for Customized Gifts for Dad"},"content":{"rendered":"

Customized gifts that are both personal and unique<\/a> are the most memorable of all gift types. We all want the gift receiver to enjoy what we got for them, but sometimes it’s difficult to find the perfect gift.<\/p>\n

When it comes to gifts for dad, it’s often even harder. It’s not easy to find the right balance between useful and heart-felt, and do we even know which gifts work best for customization?<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. Listed down below are some great gift ideas that allow for that special personal touch!<\/p>\n

1. Coffee Mugs<\/h2>\n

Mugs are a universal gift. After all, how many of us bought our fathers a #1 Dad mug for father’s day when we were children?<\/p>\n

With a couple of sharpies and an oven, you can create anything you want on that mug. Write an inside joke or a fun memory. Draw a funny picture or pattern.<\/p>\n

Once you’re done decorating, bake the mug for at least 30 minutes. The ink gets set into the ceramic and stays right in place, preserving your customized design!<\/p>\n

2. Bottle Openers<\/h2>\n

Not only are bottle openers useful, but they’re also a nice conversation starter during a party. It’d be a cool thing for your dad to bring out and show off the personalized bottle opener<\/a> to his friends.<\/p>\n

You could engrave the metal of the opener yourself to give it a whole new look. You could even give the opener a new and fancier handle by gluing the metal into the new material.<\/p>\n

3. Phone Case<\/h2>\n

Everyone uses a phone case these days, so why not give your dad a new design of your own creation? The best part is that the case makes for a blank canvas, so there’s no end to the interesting things you could throw together.<\/p>\n

Decorate the outside with colorful tape. Paint a personal design or phrase in acrylics. Glue on photographs of the family.<\/p>\n

Keep experimenting until you find the right design that conveys the message you want to give.<\/p>\n

4. Pocket Knife<\/h2>\n

Many people like to have a pocket knife with them and there’s a good chance your dad is in that same boat. Pocket knives are great gifts for those dads who are adventurers.<\/p>\n

To make the knife unique, carve a design into the handle or even the metal of the knife. Give it a coat of paint or new stain color.<\/p>\n

If your dad already has a knife that he loves, try creating a protective sleeve for the knife instead. Stitching together sturdy cloth or bits of leather make great sleeves for pocket knives.<\/p>\n

The Best Gifts for Dad Come From the Heart<\/h2>\n

With this list, you’ll have a great starting point for finding the perfect gifts for dad this season. Let your imagination run wild, as there are tons of other ways to bring a personal touch to a gift.<\/p>\n

With this kind of DIY customization in mind, you’ll have no trouble turning any ordinary gift into a perfect gift.<\/p>\n

For even more DIY ideas, check out the rest of our DIY section!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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