Father’s Day is next month! To help you get ready, I’ve come up with a fun DIY suggestions for dad’s day! As fathers get older they acquire a lot of “stuff”. I don’t think they need more ties or beer mugs. My suggestion is for a more personalized gift and it involves wrapping it up (my favorite craft). A thoughtful DIY photo display for Father’s Day!
You may remember that I had found an old barbecue grill in my basement a while back. I used parts of it to make a planter.
Well I had plenty more parts left over. This time around I used the round metal rack parts. There were two of them which I spray painted black.
Then my alter ego, “The Twine Lady” took over and wrapped each grill.
And then joined them together.
A little chalk board sign adds the finishing touch!
Here is the result. Of course it doesn’t look like much till I add…
…photographs. A photo display. This makes it personalized and has special meaning for dad!
“The Twine Lady” at age four.
The mini clothespins give it a rustic touch that compliments the twine while making it super easy to change out the photographs.
Dad can hang this beauty of a photo display on his wall and just stare at our lovely mugs all day long! Or if he’s mad at one of us, he can take the photo down. So much easier than frames!
Well, that is how I am wrapping it up for Father’s Day! As you can see it is an easy DIY with loads of charm and character because the Twine Lady made it. And it has your mugs to boot! What else could dad possibly ask for?
You can see all my Barbecue Grill Projects Below.
It never ceases to amaze me on all the different ideas people come up with. Great ideas.
Thank you so much Baba. I love coming up with ideas to make a gift personal.
A great idea. I laughed when you mentioned that if he is mad he can just take the photo down. I was thinking even better he can turn the photo over. Then everyone will be looking for dads forgiveness so they can get there pic turned back over. Silliness
Haha! You are even funnier than me. I can just imagine all of us standing on tip toes to get back into his good graces.
What a fabulous idea. I love it. Wrapping the twine took time but it is so worth it. I will have to add this on my must do list.
Debra I think for me twine wrapping is like when other women knit. It is my calming activity. I actually wrapped up a whole storage unit once. Back when I was a “new” blogger and feeling ambitious before reality set in.
What a clever and unique idea, Mary! This is truly a wonderful Father’s Day gift to show off those cherished photos! And it’s very masculine looking, too!
Thank you Gail. It means a lot coming from you my friend. And yes, I tried to keep it from being shabby chic.
Love Love Love!!! It’s so clever and unique! But I wouldn’t expect anything else from you either Mary! A brilliant gift idea for any dad! I love the black & white photos!
Aww thanks my friend. I put all the relatives in there. lol
i had to click and see what you could have made from the grill. Wow, I would not have thought something this great could come from a grill. Great job!
Thanks so much Sherry. I am trying to squeeze out all the projects I can from that old barbecue grill.
What a lovely idea. My son and I are so going to give this a try. I love it, thanks!
Ivory I love it when I can inspire others with mywacky ideas. Leet me know how it turns out.
I just love your sense of humour, twine lady! You come up with the most clever ideas – love this idea! Pinning to share ☺
Thanks Marie. After I wrapped the storage unit last year, in my folly to be a great blogger and have the hardest project ever, I coined the term because I was dreaming about twine.
Thank you Mary for sharing your awesome and clever DIY BBQ Grill Picture Hanger with us at the DIY Sunday Showcase Party. It was one of my Top 6 Favs and I’ll be pinning it to our DIY Sunday Showcase Talent Board.
Mary, this is so creative! I’d have never thought to make decor from grill grates. Just when I think you can’t get any more creative, you go and do it again! This is so neat!
I see it as a challenge Celeste. I go to the basement and find something totally worthless and try to come up with an idea. I had this grill sitting in my hallway for half a year before I tackled it.
So unique and so special. λαμπρός (I hope I said that right?)
Michelle you said it perfectly! Do you know any greek? I rely on Google translate a lot because I am far from perfect. In fact my kids are always making fun of me.
Brilliant Mary , absolutely brilliant!!!!
Thank you so m uch Michelle, if you have made anything for Father’s Day, or link will be open all month . I’d love it if you added yours.
You are truly the most creative person I know!! Amazing.
Aww thank you so much Kim!
what an awesome idea! I didn’t see where you were going till you added the pictures – what a surprise! How fun too – filling it up with memories and love!
That’s cause I like to keep you guessing. I t hink these are the best gifts the ones we give from the heart. And I’ll have my girls pick out the photos they want to add.
Mary, this is a great idea! And it looks great hanging on the wall. I love the modern lines and black color against the twine and the old photos! This is a perfect gift!
LOL, The Twine Lady? I’m The Mustache Lady, We make a great pair! xx
Thanks so much Nikki. I also love the co ntrast between the twine and the black. I have another one in my bedroom right above my desk that I use for easy access where I keep my lists, but that oneis white on twine. lol
And yes we do make a great pair! Hahaha… when I read your comment I burst out laughing and the kids were looking at me funny like.
Mary, I just love this photo display !!! What a fantastic upcycle!! The twine was a particularly nice touch and those clothespins are great! I’m sure your husband will love his Father’s Day gift.
Thank you Keri, I will not rest till I use up all those pieces which are in the grill box… hahaha!
This is so cool and a perfect gift for dad!!
Tania
Thanks Tania, I’m sure he’ll like it and if he gets bored with our mugs he can cahnge it up.
I love this! Such a great idea! I love creative ways to display photos.
Thanks T’onna. I’ve gotta use up all those grill pieces and this was one way.
What a cool idea! Wouldn’t have thought of that in a million years!
Thanks Heather. I have made it my purpose to use up all those pieces in the BBQ grill. This was just one step toward that goal.
Is there anything left from that barbecue to repurpose? If there’s something, I sure you will find a great use for it too as you did for the rack parts! It’s a great idea as a Father’s day gift, I am sure he liked it. Everything is better with twine.
Yes Pili there are still some more smaller pieces that I’m working on. I’ve got the girls picking out photos to add to it so it will be special for him.
Mary, wow I never would have thought to use those grates as a photo display, so awesome. And thank you for linking this to our very first Waste Not Wednesday link party. (http://www.smallhomesoul.com/waste-not-wednesday-link-party-1/).
So much inspiration, please come visit us again.
Thank you Toni for taking the time to visit me. Of course I will drop by again.
Hi Mary, I don’t know how you manage to come up with all these great upcycling ideas! I can’t imagine why people call you ‘The Twine Lady’ though!…Okay, maybe I do.
I have been laughed at for using twine to secure gifts, but I think it looks nice.
xx
Debbie, I see all these ideas in my sleep…lol! I love the look of twine it is rustic and simple. I don’t get people who do not appreciate simple after all we live in the country and near the farmland.
I found your site from the #sustainablesunday linkup. I really like the look of this I would have never guessed it came from a grill! I may have to see if I can find some to do this for me!
I hope you do find something like this. My box has so many pieces I am going to repurpose them all!
So adorable. I love all those old pics, as well.
Thank you so much Rebecca. We have to keep dad happy! 🙂
What a fun idea for Dad! And I love all the great old pictures! #sustainablesundays
And he’ll be able to look at us all and throw darts if he gets mad…lol.
Only you could come up with this great idea, Mary! This is totally awesome. You just shine with your creativity!
Thanks so much Carol. This coming from the master! 🙂
I really liked your idea! This would be great for my fathers lab in our country house! I still though have no idea for my present this year!
Well, if you find any kind of grid you can do this project. It doesn’t have to be from a barbecue. Good luck on finding something and keep us posted.
I love this idea!! Thanks for sharing on the DIY Party!!
Thank you Helen.
Mary, this is just wonderful! How creative and what a unique piece. Pinned and Tweeted. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday!
Thank you Beverly for your kind words.
Absolutely genius I love it.
Thanks Darlene. I’m glad I’m using up the grill pieces.
Mary you are so resourceful! I just love this ~ pinning! Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm!
Thank you Cecilia. it was an easy one.
Mary you have the patience of a saint my lovely. All that wrapping…arrrgh! Thanks for sharing this one with me at Five Star Frou-Frou. Mimi xxx
Mimi, wrapping can be cathartic and calming. Others knit, I wrap…hahaha!
What a great way of reusing the items you already have to make something new – I love it! Homemade gifts are always the best #sharethejoy
Always the best Amanda, and the pride that the kids have upon giving it is immeasurable.
This is so totally cool! I already thought it was cute wall art…but, then, you added the photos! I never in a million years would have thought of that myself. I enjoy your creations so much. They bring me all kinds of joy. Thank you for sharing with #ShareTheJoyLinky!
We have to get maximum use out of it. I like the idea of wall art Regina. We can always change out the photos and add other things too.
You are the most creative twine lady I know. Excellent repurpose! I think I’d like to wrap one up for myself . . . if I could find a grill as clean as yours. Love the mugs reference too. Pinning & tweeting to share!
And I am probably the only twine lady you know. I don’t think there is anyone else out there with that nickname. Thanks for the sweet compliment.
Mary, this is fantastic!!! What a great way to repurpose those grill grates- thank you for linking up to Talk of the Town!
Thanks Sara and it was an easy one too.
What a great idea, Mary! I love how it turned out with the pictures.
Thank you for sharing this week at Brag About It link party on VMG206 (Mondays at Midnight).
~ Megin of VMG206
Thanks Megin. It was an easy project and I’m sure dad will love it.
Thanks for sharing on Peace Love, Linkup! I’m happy to tell you that this post will be featured on our next linky, which goes live Friday at 6! Grab a button and share anything else you have going on! : )
Thank you Ashleigh. I will be over to check it out. Thanks for the feature.
I seriously love this project so much! Thanks for linking up to the Creative Gallery! Pinned a bunch and featuring you on Sunday. =)
Thank you so much Ashley. It’s always a pleasure to visit your party.
What a cute idea! Thanks for linking up at #SustainableSundays
Danielle as long as I can use up the parts I’m happy.
I loved the planter you made with the base of this grill. This is so cute though! Love the idea of a ‘manly’ hanger.
He absolutely loves it. He get to look at all his favorite people and if he gets bored with us he can just switch us out…haha!
Πολύ όμορφο και η λεπτομέρειες με το σπάγκο,κάνουν τη διαφορά!!!
Μου αρεσει παρα πολυ ο σπαγγος, τον χρησιμοποιω οταν μπορω.
Very clever Mary! Creative way to make a photo display.. Love the added touch with the twine. Twine lady 😉
This is something your day can cherish for years to come.
Yes this is hanging up in our new space right now and I will encourage my husband to change out the photos to his liking.
What a great idea. I have some extra pictures that I was going to take to a family reunion in about a month and share with anyone that wants them. I think that this is a great way to display them and let relatives take the ones that they want. What a timely post for me. Thank you for sharing at Talk of the Town link party.
Amy I am so happy to hear that you found my idea useful. It really is a great way to display photos and so easy to change them out too. I’m sure you can use any time of racks as long as they have openings on them.
What a cute idea! I love it! Pinning!
Visiting from The Happy Now linkup
Blessings,
Amy
Oh this is so cool! I wonder if I could just find these grill parts at a Goodwill or something! I like the circle a lot for this!
Hopefully you will be able to find old grills at a Goodwill or a yard sale. Good luck!
Your Father’s Day Gift Idea is an awesome gift idea. I will be featuring it in my Father’s Day Gift Ideas post on Sunday at Merry Monday 6 pm PST. Hope to see you at the party.
Thank you so much Jenny!
What a great idea. Very creative. Thanks for the tip.
Thank you Kristi, it was a big hit in my house!
What a cool idea, Mary! Thanks for sharing at Tuesday Turn About!
What a creative idea! VERY COOL! Thanks for sharing with us at this weeks to Grandma’s house we go link party, I’ll be featuring you when the next party starts!
Thank you so much Tarah!
Hi Mary,
Thank you for linking up at Share Your Style last week ~ I was able to pop your post in as an Honorable Mention as I was post-editing after it published, yeah!!! Happy to share your post at SYS #212, thank you. <3
Happy summer hugs,
Barb 🙂
Thank you Barbara. You have been one of my biggest supporters.
What a fun and thoughtful idea for Father’s Day, Mary! Pinning! Thank you for sharing, and for your support of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. I hope your week is going well.
Thanks April, my husband was so surprised by this gift idea and loves it till this day.
Love this idea Mary! It will be one of my features tomorrow at the Snickerdoodle link party!
Thank you so much Roseann!