Funky Five: Father's Day

Father's Day is June 17th. Men can be a bit harder to shop for
than women, so here's a few ideas.

1. The Mother Huddle has some great DIY gift ideas for Dads,
including a pocket watch photo album.

2. Why not cook dear 'ol Dad a great breakfast or dinner on Father's Day? Tip Junkie shares 11 delicious recipes.

3. Scraps of Life shares instructions for creating an adorable grill treat box.

4. I love these great FREE printable tags by Delightful Distraction.

5. Make Dad a simple stitching vinyl wallet following
How About Orange's directions.

MemoryScrapbooks.com

We know a lot of our readers enjoy all sorts of fun crafts. One fun craft that we come across every so often is scrapbook making, which is my personal favorite hobby! Making a scrapbook is a good way to keep in touch with your favorite pictures and memories. They also make great gifts for those special people in your lives.

If you are thinking of starting a scrapbooking project, as either an experienced veteran, or as a first timer, you may want to stop by MemoryScrapbooks.com. This site offers everything you need to complete your scrapbooks, including Pioneer Scrapbooks, which are some of the best on the market. Pioneer is known for its amazing quality & for the fact that they provide you with products that are archival quality. When protected by Pioneer, your prized pictures won't smudge or fade. (pictured - Rhinestone Faux Suede Scrapbooks)

MemoryScrapbooks.com also offers a number of supplies that you can use to get yourself going or to add embellishments. Some of these products include: Color gel ink pens, red-eye remover pen, colonial cut craft scissors, & scrapbook glue runners (pictured), just to name a few. There are lots of exciting items at MemoryScrapbooks.com. You never know what you may find, so stop on by! If you do, let them know that Funky Finds sent you!

Pistachio

I first discovered Rita's fabulous work on Flickr. She recently opened up an Etsy shop, Pistachio, & I am thrilled! Rita's albums are beautifully decorated & would make lovely gifts. I love the floral design on this mini album. She has also created cool brooches & jewelry boxes. Check back soon for updates!

Freckled Nest

Leigh-Ann Keffer is the creative force behind Freckled Nest & she makes the most amazing photo albums. I love the albums that have binding adorned with vintage glass buttons. The photobooth and polaroid albums are a great way to display your unique photos. Leigh-Ann is also very talented in the ways of embroidery & she has created these wonderful tote bags. You can also request a personalized design. What a great way to store & carry your goods! Have a look at the Freckled Nest blog for more information.

Freckled Nest

The handmade albums at Freckled Nest are a unique & beautiful way to store your memories. Each album contains coordinating cardstock pages that can hold multiple photos. I especially like the embellishments & detail work on the spines of each album. Don't miss the Momma tote bag that will make a fabulous Mother's Day gift.