What Dads Really Want

Our top ideas for Father's Day gifts that Dad will enjoy all year long

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Looking for the perfect Father's Day present? Here are 9 great gifts you can make that Dad is sure to use -- and treasure -- all year long. From puzzles to paperweights to a handy car-wash kit, these crafts are fun to make and put a personal touch on Dad's special day. We start here with a colorful Picture Puzzle. Check out our other great ideas, from Pads and Paperweights to Totes and Sweets.

Picture Puzzle

PICTURE PUZZLE

This six-piece desktop decoration showcases family photos on two sides when it's assembled and doubles as a brainteaser when Dad needs a distraction.

You will need:

6 (1 1/2-inch) wooden cubes

Acrylic paints and paintbrushes

Rubber band

Thin black marker

2 photos (3x5 or 4x6)

Double-sided adhesive sheets

Scissors

X-Acto knife

Letter stickers (optional)

Step 1 1. Paint the sides of each cube, leaving the top and bottom bare.

2. When they're dry, arrange them in a rectangle, unpainted sides up, and wrap a rubber band around them to hold them together. Using the marker, trace the rectangle onto the picture side of each photo, making sure everyone's faces fit within the rectangle. Apply a double-sided adhesive sheet to the back of each photo and cut along the tracing lines. Peel off the adhesive's backing and adhere one photo to the top of the cubes and one to the bottom (since it's a bit tricky, it's a parent's job).

Step 3 3. Divide the photos by cutting along the edges of the cubes with the X-Acto knife (another job for a parent). Add letter stickers if desired.