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Decorating golf balls for father’s day gift

August 29, 2013 by Kate

Decorating golf balls for father’s day gift is a simple way to get little kids involved. These decorated golf balls will dramatically improve any golfers swing and the receiver will work hard to remain on the green and keep forever. Ha! 
Decorating Golf Balls for Fathers Day Gift

Decorating Golf Balls for Fathers Day Gift

It is almost Father’s Day here in Australia. It is these such days that we try and be more creative with our gifts rather than simply buying something from the shops. Hubby is quite a keen golfer and so it seemed fitting to give him some personally decorated golf balls. 
Recommended age: 2 years + 
(Strict and active supervision is required at all times) 
 
Decorating golf balls as a great father's day activity and gift
 
The whole set up is incredibly easy. I simply purchased some golf balls from a sports store and a small collection of permanent markers in various colours. To help Possum with juggling the golf ball I placed it all inside a cardboard lid, similar to a pizza box. 
 
You will need- 
  • Permanent coloured markers (I used Bic)
  • Golf balls
Decorating golf balls as a great father's day activity and gift

It was so adorable watching little Possum draw her precious marks on the tricky surface of the golf ball.

There were times that she relied on the corners of the cardboard box to hold the golf ball in place. How great is that! 

Decorating golf balls as a great father's day activity and gift
 
I love how she showed great persistence and completed the task with purpose. Her little face was full of concentration which is always nice to watch. You’ve also got to love how those fine motor muscles are being strengthen in the process. 

Teachable moments for children – 

  • What is this colour? 
  • Can you match the coloured lid with the coloured pen? 
  • Are you able to make a pattern? What comes next? 
  • What words might you like to add?
Decorating golf balls as a great father's day activity and gift
 
I think this is one of those activities that result in a wonderful gift for someone special. Like I said, these golf balls will not want to get lost by their new owner and therefore save them money on golf lesson. 
 
Would this make a great Father’s Day gift from your child? 

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Art, Art & Craft, Celebrate, Father's Day, Fine Motor, Gift Idea Tagged With: Father's Day, gift, preschool, toddler

Comments

  1. Danya atDanyaBanya says

    August 29, 2013 at 3:17 am

    This would be a great gift from the kids for their pop – thanks for the suggestion!

  2. Rez P says

    August 29, 2013 at 5:36 am

    Oh great idea for the golfing fans
    Men are so difficult to gift for

  3. cas webb says

    August 29, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    This looks like so much fun, I can’t wait to try it!

  4. Be A Fun Mum says

    August 30, 2013 at 12:49 am

    Love the concentration on her face!

  5. Ness @ One Perfect Day says

    August 30, 2013 at 6:58 am

    My best friend’s hubby is an avid golfer. I’m going to send this link to her, she’ll love and her boys can do it this weekend.

  6. Deborah Alter-Rasche says

    August 31, 2013 at 1:07 am

    It must have been so fun watching little Possum chase those tricky little balls around the inside of the box to draw on them. Such a fun activity!

  7. Kylie @ Octavia and Vicky says

    September 1, 2013 at 2:31 am

    I love the look of concentration on Possum’s face 🙂 What a fun idea x

  8. Happy Whimsical Hearts says

    September 1, 2013 at 4:54 am

    What a cute idea, and I bet their dad will love using these!

  9. Chelsea says

    September 1, 2013 at 6:53 am

    So sweet and personalized! Love it.

  10. Jodie Clarke says

    September 1, 2013 at 10:33 am

    Love these…have already been sharing and pinning everywhere! Hope he loved them!

  11. Hannah says

    September 2, 2013 at 10:36 am

    What a simple and fun activity. My kids would love this. Might have to raid Dads collection 😉

  12. Jackie(My Little Bookcase) says

    September 4, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    We love decorating real items. A few years ago we decorated a hammer (hubby is a carpenter), but he is also a golfer, so I’m bookmarking this idea for next year. Pa will love it too.

  13. Khit M. says

    June 10, 2014 at 1:33 am

    Good one! I will be sharing this ( with a link on your site) on my blog..great for Fathers Day!

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My name is Kate and I am a mum to two little girls, Possum and Boo. We have lots of fun together learning with play at home and are pleased to share some of what we do with you.
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