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Happy Father's Day to all the dads and husbands of my readers! We know we could not do it without you, taking care of the family and also all those projects that require heavy duty electrical power tool usage.
This year my daughters gave their dad a hand crafted gift. These are coasters with maps superimposed on them. They have the locations that their dad has been to, so it has special meaning for him. Happy Father's Day Gift of Worldy Coasters. Ευτυχισμένη Ημέρα του Πατέρα σε όλους τους μπαμπάδες και τους συζύγους των αναγνωστών μου! Εμείς ξέρουμε ότι δεν θα μπορούσαμε να το κάνουμε χωρίς εσάς, βοηθάτε στην φροντίδα της οικογένειας, αλλά και σε όλα εκείνα τα έργα που απαιτούν την χρήση ηλεκτρικών εργαλείων. Φέτος οι κόρες μου έδωσαν στον πατέρα τους ένα χειροποίητο δώρο. Είναι σουβέρ φτιαγμένα από χάρτες. Έχουν τα μέρη που ο πατέρας τους επισκέφτηκε, έτσι ώστε να έχει ιδιαίτερη σημασία γι 'αυτόν. 
They used an old mouse pad, cut it up and using mod podge glued the map onto the mouse pad. Then finished it off with a few coats of mod podge.
Πήραν ένα παλιό mouse pad, το έκοψαν και χρησιμοποίησαν λευκή κόλλα να τοποθετήσουν το χάρτη πάνω στο mouse pad. Τότε το τελείωσαν με μερικές στρώσεις κόλλα. 
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My husband liked his Happy Father's Day Gift of Worldly Coasters so much he doesn't want to use them. He wants to preserve the memories! What did your husbands or fathers get on this special day?
Το δώρο άρεσε στον σύζυγο μου τόσο πολύ που δεν θέλει να τα χρησιμοποιήσει. Θέλει να διατηρήσει τις μνήμες! Τι δώρα πήρατε στους συζύγους ή τους πατέρες αυτή την ξεχωριστή μέρα; If you like what you see, share it with your friends, or save it on Pinterest. If you really like what you see subscribe to my blog and get my adventures twice a week in your mailbox. 
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64 Comments
9/5/2015 06:57:10 pm
that's a great idea for gifts. I think it is personalized to perfection.
Mary
9/6/2015 07:12:28 am
Thanks for your sweet comment. My husband loves them so much he hid them away!
UpstateNYer
6/15/2017 10:33:27 am
Don't hide them away! Frame them and display them. :) 9/5/2015 10:47:23 pm
Great idea on upcycling a mouse pad! Never would have thought of that. The coasters are a fun gift idea.
Mary
9/6/2015 07:13:08 am
Audra, and the best part is they are so personal for him only.
Mary
9/6/2015 01:05:57 pm
Thank you for your sweet words and thanks for visiting. 9/6/2015 11:20:35 pm
I would love to make a set of these to remember our summer vacation in Hawaii. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Mary
9/7/2015 04:57:28 am
Steph you get me. This is exactly why my husband will not use them, he wants to preserve his memories. Thanks for stopping by!
Mary
9/9/2015 05:52:26 am
Paula, thanks for your sweet words and for visiting! 9/9/2015 10:20:46 am
What a thoughtful and creative gift! No wonder your husband loves them so much!
Mary
9/9/2015 04:51:25 pm
Thanks Cave Mom (love your blog name) for your sweet words.
Mary
9/9/2015 04:53:59 pm
Melissa, Thanks for your sweet comment.
Mary
9/10/2015 12:23:07 pm
Hey Brianna, they were so easy to make and he just loves them. Now I'll have to make another set so we can actually use them.
Mary
9/11/2015 06:56:02 pm
Yes Betty my husband was very happy with them. Thank you.
Mary
9/11/2015 06:59:54 pm
Thank you Beth. So happy you stopped by. 9/12/2015 10:22:50 pm
What a fun idea. I love it. Thanks for linking up at the Monday Funday Party.
Mary
9/13/2015 01:00:00 pm
Thank you Emily! 9/12/2015 10:26:44 pm
How cool that they show locations that are special to him! Awesome project. And the "heavy duty electrical power tool usage" line made me laugh. :)
Mary
9/13/2015 01:02:09 pm
Sarah Eliza, I kid you not, those things are scary, with all that noise and bluster! 9/13/2015 12:55:45 pm
What a great way to capture those memories. I love old maps...they are a work of art in themselves. Thank you for sharing on #HomeMattersParty.
Mary
9/13/2015 01:03:01 pm
Sonja, thanks for dropping by, I've been really getting into them lately myself. 9/13/2015 08:58:18 pm
I love maps. and to make something that really means something to dad? The best gift ever! Sure looks like your daughters have inherited their mother's talent!!!
Mary
9/14/2015 12:42:51 pm
Nikki, they each have their own talents. And I chrish them for it. Thanks for your lovely words.
Mary
9/15/2015 06:15:18 am
Thanks Mimi, it's always a pleasure to visit you and read all your fun and informative posts.
JaneEllen
11/8/2015 11:00:26 pm
Really like those coasters with maps of where your hubs has gone. I'd have to do some hunting to find maps of all places my hubs has been, he was in Air Force Jolly Greens Rescue and Recovery. We were married 3 1/2 weeks when he was sent to Viet Nam. He had been few places before he met me. Our first date was 10/18/68 and we got married on 11/30/68 and he left for Viet Nam on 12/26/68. 47 yrs. later as of end of this month we'll be celebrating our 47th. Anniversary. I had 3 very young kids when we married and we had one when he came home and we moved to Colorado Springs, Co after he got out of Air Force.
Mary
11/10/2015 02:02:01 pm
Thanks so much Jane Ellen. Congratulations on 47 happy years together. I still have a way to go before I reach 47, I'm on 27. I hope you can find some maps on Graphics Fairy, or even if you Google it. Good luck, I'm sure it will be a wonderful gift for him. Mine loves them so much he won't let us use them.
Mary
6/10/2016 04:55:07 pm
He loves them so much he has hidden the coasters and won't let us touch them. Love this idea. I'm going to make them but not for any special occasion. I showed them to the Mayor and he likes them. I think I'll use them as props for my food blog. Great idea. Oh, you could even use cork or existing coasters that aren't in such good shape. Thanks for the idea.
Mary
6/10/2016 04:56:29 pm
That's a great idea Baba. And yes using old coasters is a great way to upcycle them. 6/7/2016 07:32:30 pm
Mary, this is such a great idea! I think Terry would love something like this showing all of our travels as well. I chose this post to be my favorite this week on From The Archives Friday. Appreciate you coming by and sharing your familiy's creative projects.
Mary
6/10/2016 04:57:28 pm
Thank you so much Lynn. It's always better to try and personalize the gifts so they have meaning for the reciever.
Mary
6/14/2016 01:46:12 pm
I'm so happy to hear that, I'll be right over.
Baba
6/20/2016 06:30:29 am
Hi Mary
Mary
6/13/2017 02:43:31 am
And super simple! Thank you Amy!
Mary
6/14/2017 03:20:42 am
Thank you Carlee. He has them tucked away as a momento and won't let anyone touch them Lol!! 6/15/2017 11:04:06 am
I love these coasters. They would make a great gift for the traveler as well as a Father's Day gift.
Mary
6/15/2017 12:34:48 pm
Yes they would Rhonda. My husband is really happy with this gift. It spoke to his heart!
Mary
6/16/2017 11:53:36 am
Yes they are those places are not going to move any time soon! ;) 6/16/2017 10:39:34 am
I love these coasters! I always love anything with maps, but the fact that they are also made from old mouse pads is just fantastic! Your daughters did a great job! :) Lisa
Mary
6/16/2017 11:54:49 am
Thanks Lisa, their dad was so excited he took them and hid them away so no one would ruin them. But I think it's time to take them out and use them.
Mary
6/19/2017 02:50:54 am
I had no idea he had traveled to so many islands in Greece till I saw this gift. Lol!
Mary
6/19/2017 02:49:24 am
Yes indeed. He was so touched by their thoughfulness.
Mary
6/19/2017 06:20:50 pm
Thanks Lydia, I'm always trying to use what I have around the house instead of buying more supplies. 6/19/2017 04:53:03 pm
Cute coasters! Your daughter did a wonderful job on them. Clever idea of using an old mouth pad. I don't think that I would want to use them either.
Mary
6/19/2017 06:21:57 pm
Hah! I am going to take them to the new apartment. They will look great there with all the map decor.
Amber Harrop
6/20/2017 10:18:20 am
Clever idea and could be good for someone who loves to travel too
Mary
6/20/2017 11:35:42 am
Exactly, Amber before my husband and I married he had travelled extensively all over Greece so this is a tribute to his travels.
Mary
6/23/2017 05:14:59 am
You just never know what can be repurposed. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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