• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

The Crafting Chicks

Ideas and Inspiration to Create Your Life.

  • Home
  • Meet the Chicks
  • Advertising/PR
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • Printables
  • Recipes
  • Holidays
  • Life
  • Sewing
  • More

digital scrapbooking, Father's Day, gift ideas, Printables & Templates

DIY Father’s Day Gift Idea

by Brooke · on June 7, 2010 · 95 Comments ·

12 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
**This giveaway is now closed.**
Today I have a DIY Father’s Day Gift Idea for you–a personalized DAD album. It’s a perfect way to show love to the Dad in your life. 🙂

It was fun to create these pages in Photoshop as part of a class I taught at a digital scrapbooking retreat awhile back—see, I told you I LOVE digital scrapbooking! 🙂 I made the letter page templates then added digital papers and embellishments along with photos of my kids and our family. Then I printed them off at Costco, cut each page out, and adhered to that thin cardboard paper that you get for free when you print 12×18 at Costco!! You could always use cardstock or chipboard too. I punched 2 holes on the side and tied cute coordinating ribbon to create the DAD album. It was a wonderful gift for Father’s Day!

Here is what each page looks like (in digital form):

Credits: Digital Scrapbook Memories

I wanted to share the basic letter templates with you! If you have Photoshop or another photo editing program that allows you to work with layers, you can create your own Dad album too, adding your own digital papers and elements and photos and journaling. Simple instructions are included in the download. Even if you are a paper scrapbooker, you can still use these basic templates–just print out the templates and cut your papers! {This makes approx. 5.5 by 11.5 inch album.}

Here is the link to download the template files: DAD Album Template
Please do not distribute or sell. Thank you!!

And because I’m so happy that it’s finally SUMMER, I want to add a little somethin’ extra!! 🙂 Leave a comment on this post and at the end of the week I will choose 5 lucky readers to receive the Quick Page version of this album—the design is all done, you just have to add your photos and journaling! **This giveaway is now closed.**

Have a lovely day!! Love you all! 🙂

Linked at these delightful sites:

 


Photobucket

Show and Tell with Blue Cricket Design

 

Join us Saturdays at tatertotsandjello.com for the weekend wrap up party!

About Brooke

is the author of this post. Wanna know more about the Chicks? Click here. :)

Comments

  1. The R Crew says

    June 7, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    Thanks for sharing the template! This will be a great gift.

    Reply
  2. Batman's Mom says

    June 7, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    This is great! I’d love to win the one you made but I will definitely be giving my own a shot too!

    Thank you for this.

    Reply
  3. The Jones Family says

    June 7, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    Way cute! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Stacy says

    June 7, 2010 at 3:15 pm

    such a cute idea!

    Reply
  5. Jessica says

    June 7, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    That is such a cute gift! I would love the easy version because I am a bit on the lazy side.

    Reply
  6. The Harris Family says

    June 7, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    Very cute!

    Reply
  7. Foust Family says

    June 7, 2010 at 3:39 pm

    Love it! SO cute!

    Reply
  8. April says

    June 7, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    I’ve wanted to make one of these for a long time, but it seemed so hard to figure out. You’ve done all the hard work for us! Thanks! And the one you made is adorable!!!

    Reply
  9. Chelsea says

    June 7, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    Oh, I’d really really love this! I really need to learn how to do this digi scrapping thing, all your stuff is so darling!

    Reply
  10. Pamela and Austin Matthews (and Family) says

    June 7, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    What a great idea! I can’t wait to make one for my husband!

    Reply
  11. Michelle says

    June 7, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    SO Cute! I’d love to win!

    Reply
  12. Lindsey says

    June 7, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    Thanks for sharing. I have been wanting to make one of these but haven’t gotten around to it yet! Thanks!

    Reply
  13. Ashlee says

    June 7, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    THANK YOU! I have been contemplating all weekend how I could do a cute brag book for my hubby who just went to LA to help clean up the oil. He is going to be there for months. I wanted to send him a little piece of home. This is PERFECT! You’re very talented! Thanks again!

    Reply
  14. Curried Cupcakes says

    June 7, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    Great Template! I’m making this for my pops right now.

    Reply
  15. amy says

    June 7, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    Oh what a super cute idea! I would love love love the adorable freebie. My husband just might get a card this year! Well a better one than us just writing on a blank sheet of paper (which is still memorable…right?) Thanks so much. You guys are just so crafty…love it!

    Reply
  16. Gooch Family says

    June 7, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    Such a CUTE idea! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  17. The Keddies says

    June 7, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    Absolutely adorable! Thanks for sharing the templates!

    Reply
  18. MelB says

    June 7, 2010 at 5:20 pm

    Soo cute. Can ‘t wait to **attempt** to make this this for first father’s day!

    Reply
  19. Mandi says

    June 7, 2010 at 5:44 pm

    Brooke, your stuff is SO cute. I want to grow up to be just like you!!

    [email protected]

    Reply
  20. susan says

    June 7, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    Pick me please!!! I love your stuff! Thanks

    Reply
  21. Jessica says

    June 7, 2010 at 6:13 pm

    such a fun idea! thanks!

    Reply
  22. Sandy says

    June 7, 2010 at 6:22 pm

    What a creative idea! I would love to win one of these! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Reply
  23. M says

    June 7, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    Beautiful album! Thanks for sharing this idea.

    Reply
  24. The Stephens Family says

    June 7, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    this is so cute!!! i would love to win this! i am definitely going to try to make it!

    Reply
  25. Leisha says

    June 7, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    I love digi scrapbooking!

    Reply
  26. amber says

    June 7, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    Love it!

    Reply
  27. Landen and family says

    June 7, 2010 at 9:08 pm

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  28. Paige Telford says

    June 7, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    I can’t wait to make this for Father’s Day! Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  29. Casey says

    June 7, 2010 at 11:17 pm

    This is so awesome!!! Thanks for sharing. I would love to make this for my husband for Father’s Day!!!

    Reply
  30. The Tinsley Family says

    June 7, 2010 at 5:30 pm

    Super cute! Thanks for sharing!!

    [email protected]

    Reply
  31. April Bishop says

    June 7, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    Love this! So cute. I wonder if my hubby would keep it on his desk at work?

    Reply
  32. Fussy Monkey Business says

    June 7, 2010 at 6:29 pm

    I am totally digging this book! I will definitely be making one for the hubs:o) I would love to win the one you made. T’would make things a lot easier;o)I hope I’m a winner!!

    Reply
  33. Becca says

    June 8, 2010 at 12:57 am

    THanks for the template!! I would love to win the one thats already done!!

    Reply
  34. ~rzmom~ says

    June 8, 2010 at 1:04 am

    Super cute! Thanks!

    Reply
  35. jwjustme1 says

    June 8, 2010 at 1:19 am

    So cute!!

    Reply
  36. Tanya says

    June 8, 2010 at 1:24 am

    Thanks so much for the template. I love it, just now have to figure out how to add the papers and pics 🙂 Something to learn, gonna be awesome.

    Thanks again for sharing

    Reply
  37. Wool Felt Central says

    June 8, 2010 at 2:26 am

    Thanks for the template download. I love digi scrapping – it’s the only way I get anything done. Would love to win your quick page. If I don’t win, do you have the quick page for sale somewhere? I found your site through a banner ad on knock-off wood tonight.

    Reply
  38. kto1s says

    June 8, 2010 at 2:35 am

    Love it!

    Reply
  39. Elizabeth says

    June 8, 2010 at 2:45 am

    what a great idea! I love it how you used digital scrapbooking for this project!

    Reply
  40. Mollie says

    June 8, 2010 at 3:47 am

    Adorable! I need to get working on something for my dad and this is pefect! He just returned home from serving in Iraq…he’s a hard one to shop for:o)

    Reply
  41. Mandagirl says

    June 8, 2010 at 4:02 am

    Oh, brookie, too cute. Spare me the work and pick me.

    Reply
  42. Michelle says

    June 8, 2010 at 4:05 am

    Such a cute idea – thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  43. JenW says

    June 8, 2010 at 5:13 am

    oh that would be so great! so cute!

    Reply
  44. Amy says

    June 8, 2010 at 9:34 am

    What a fantastic gift! Definitely a work of heart. Thanks for sharing your template, and for the chance to win.

    Reply
  45. Malinda says

    June 8, 2010 at 10:41 am

    Love it! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  46. Kim Milius says

    June 8, 2010 at 11:33 am

    Very cute! My husband is overseas for a few months & I was already planning on sending pictures of the kids to him for father’s day. This will be a great way to do it!

    Reply
  47. Melissa says

    June 8, 2010 at 11:44 am

    Oh, wow! I’d love to win the template and give it a try! This opens up a whole new world for me – yeah!

    Reply
  48. Melissa says

    June 8, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    Dad gifts are so hard. This is great.

    Melissa Fowler
    [email protected]

    Reply
  49. Angie says

    June 8, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    What a cute album! Thanks for the fun idea. 🙂

    Reply
  50. Teresa says

    June 8, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    I love this idea. Thanks for sharing the template.

    Reply
  51. mike & shantel says

    June 8, 2010 at 6:12 pm

    I love this idea, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  52. kecia says

    June 8, 2010 at 6:48 pm

    so cute! I would LOVE to win the premade version because I am illiterate at this kind of stuff! It is SO cute!

    Reply
  53. Brena and Jered says

    June 8, 2010 at 6:58 pm

    You are TOO STINKIN’ CUTE! I love this. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  54. Julie says

    June 8, 2010 at 8:09 pm

    I’m sure DAD will love it 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  55. Jaclyn says

    June 8, 2010 at 10:18 pm

    You all are so generous! What a great gift and time saver, but it would be even sweeter to win the quick pages:)

    Reply
  56. Heidi says

    June 8, 2010 at 10:53 pm

    I’d love to win this!

    Reply
  57. Ashcraft Adventures says

    June 8, 2010 at 11:37 pm

    Ohhh pick me!! These are really cute. Thanks for the wonderful ideas.

    Reply
  58. lorinda says

    June 9, 2010 at 2:50 am

    This is a wonderful idea!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  59. kris982 says

    June 9, 2010 at 3:22 am

    I would love to win! So cute!!

    Reply
  60. Becky says

    June 9, 2010 at 4:04 am

    How fun it this. This template would make my life easier. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  61. Heather says

    June 9, 2010 at 4:44 am

    This is so cute! As usual 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
  62. J Harris says

    June 9, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    Would love to win your design!! I just got photoshop and I’m trying to learn . . . can’t wait to get to work on some projects listed on this great site!! Thanks so much for sharing.

    Reply
  63. Nick and Kirsten says

    June 9, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    i love it!

    Reply
  64. Karisa says

    June 9, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    Love it! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  65. Drea says

    June 9, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    What a cute idea!! Thank you so much for sharing your talents!

    Reply
  66. Chrissy says

    June 9, 2010 at 8:53 pm

    Brooke, you are my photoshop BFF! You are amazing and so generous! Thank you for giving us this template.

    Reply
  67. Tiffany says

    June 10, 2010 at 2:04 am

    I would love to win this our Dad is many states away finishing an internship for the summer. He will be gone for 10 weeks so this would be a fun thing to suprise him with.

    Reply
  68. Marcia Seable says

    June 10, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    I love this idea! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  69. Linda says

    June 10, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    This is beautiful! Great idea.

    Reply
  70. Nachelle says

    June 10, 2010 at 6:48 pm

    how cute, keeping my fingers crossed

    Reply
  71. Mrs. S says

    June 10, 2010 at 9:42 pm

    This is so absolutely adorable! Hope I win :::crosses fingers:::

    Reply
  72. jwjustme1 says

    June 11, 2010 at 3:12 am

    I so want to win but if I don’t is there a place we can buy the quick mix?

    jodyywaters at yahoo.com

    Reply
  73. Lisa says

    June 11, 2010 at 10:50 pm

    very cute!

    Reply
  74. Stacie says

    June 12, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    Ok…this is AdoRaBle!! A Perfect Fathers Day gift! Thanks so much for sharing…and linkin’ up on my I {heart} dad link! 🙂

    Reply
  75. thescrappywife says

    June 15, 2010 at 5:42 am

    Excellent template! Thank you!

    Reply
  76. Katie's Nesting Spot says

    June 16, 2010 at 3:30 am

    What a great idea!!! I’d love the quick pages so I could whip one out fast, and it just so happens I have a big piece of cardboard from Costco. Got it when I developed at 12X12 photo last weekend.

    Reply
  77. staciemarie says

    June 16, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    that is super cute!

    Reply
  78. Danielson Family says

    June 18, 2010 at 2:34 am

    I want one! Love it!
    sadanielson @ cox.net

    Reply
  79. Sarah says

    June 18, 2010 at 4:19 am

    Love it–can I have it?

    Reply
  80. she's crafty says

    June 18, 2010 at 7:29 am

    She’s crafty too! Thanks! Too late for the drawing?

    Reply
  81. The Cowings says

    June 18, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    I love this idea…..very cute!

    Reply
  82. Andrea says

    June 21, 2010 at 1:41 am

    How wonderful! Thanks so much. This would also be a great idea for dad’s birthday!

    Reply
  83. Kristen says

    June 21, 2010 at 4:54 am

    Is there anywhere I can buy the quick page version of this album. I just found it and love it!

    Thanks,

    Kristen
    [email protected]

    Reply
  84. Priti says

    June 5, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    Beautiful! Love it. I think it will be better than a card. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  85. Fabiola Gondim says

    June 15, 2011 at 11:43 am

    I’m completely in love with this album. I write from Brazil and would love to give this gift to the father of my 3 year old son who is a great father. I leave this message in hopes of one of the lucky. Thank you! (Sorry my english is not very good 🙂

    Reply
  86. Leslie from Onesie Twosie says

    June 16, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this template. This is just what I was looking for! I am working on this in GIMP right now (a freeware similar to Photoshop). Thought I’d add for any other GIMP users out there: clipping mask didn’t work for me. Instead, I added an alpha channel, clicked on the “select by color” tool, clicked on the black letters, then deleted the black. Very simple.

    Thanks again! I’m hopefully going to get through two of these before Sunday…one for my hubby and one for my dad. I so appreciate this idea and the template!

    Reply
  87. Leslie from Onesie Twosie says

    June 16, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    Also, just have to add…the picture in the background D (your hubby with your three gorgeous kids) looks like something right out of a Norman Rockwell painting! Incredible! I’ve had to look at it closely a couple of times just to make sure it was real!

    Reply
  88. Mallory says

    May 27, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    Hi, there! This is so adorable! I know you said that the book is approx. 5.5 X 11.5, can you tell me how big each letter is? I can’t download the files. Thanks, Mal.

    Reply
  89. Katie says

    June 12, 2016 at 9:08 pm

    Can you send me the digital download for the DAD? Thanks. Email is [email protected].

    Reply
  90. Katrina says

    May 21, 2018 at 6:08 pm

    I love this. It’s super cute. Unfortunately, the link you provided here for the template doesn’t work though. I would like to make this for Father’s Day.

    Reply
    • Becky says

      May 21, 2018 at 7:28 pm

      OH I’m so sorry.
      Let me see if I can find it.

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Father’s Day is coming up! | No Regrets Singles says:
    June 13, 2011 at 9:35 am

    […] Crafting Chicks has a great photo album. […]

    Reply
  2. Father’s Day is coming up! « No Regrets Living says:
    May 8, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    […] Crafting Chicks has a great photo album. […]

    Reply
  3. 10 Easy Father’s Day Gift Ideas says:
    May 23, 2013 at 5:41 am

    […] 1. Dad Album […]

    Reply
  4. Speak His Love Language this Father’s Day | Support for Moms - Power of Moms says:
    August 7, 2014 at 11:13 am

    […] Dad Album […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Recent

Best Homemade Playdough Recipe

All About My Mom Free Printable

Creative Easter Egg Decorating

Valentine Candy Taste Off

Gift Guide for Girls Age 7-12

Gift Guide for Boys Age 7-12

Get access to our free crafting guide

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

© 2022 The Crafting Chicks. Website by WP Barista. Privacy Policy

12 shares