Dad's Birthday Pillow now with the birthday boy's pic

#1

My Dad has to be the hardest person to shop for. Every year I rack my brain trying to figure out what to get him for his birthday only to feel crushed when he opens it and he just raises his eyebrows. This year I decided I was going to try my best to make him something he will enjoy. Actually, this is the first thing I have ever made for him lol. I thought and thought about what he needed. To tell you the truth… he doesn’t need anything because he always beats me and buys whatever he wants before I have a chance to get to the store. So… let’s see… he likes to sit in the den and watch movies… Maybe a new dvd?.. No, because he always falls asleep 30 minutes into the movie. So, hmmmm he enjoys sleeping in the den. Maybe a blanket? No, too time consuming and I might get mad if it just gets thrown in a closet. Ok think think think… hmmmm what about a pillow? Owwwww that’s a good idea… but what are his interests? Oh, now I couldn’t even come up with any if I tried. Now wait a minute !! Make it simple… A Happy Birthday Pillow !!! So, I’ve been working on it since Monday morning and just got it done about an hour ago. I hope he likes it :smiley: !

:clubs:[color=blue][size=2]The Mod Squad was here[/size][/color] :thumbsup:

#2

That is just so cool! He may still raise his eyebrows, but he WILL treasure it. Dad’s are like that. :wink:

#3

Wow! Great job :thumbsup:

#4

That just makes me smile when I look at it.

#5

:smiley: Now, that’s just perfect :thumbsup:

#6

How cute! If he doesn’t like it I’ll gladly cherish it!! :wink:

#7

Great job - he will cherish it - like having a birthday every day! Who wouldn’t love that!

#8

Now that is just entirely too clever!!

Good for you! (and for Dad!)

#9

Great idea and beautiful work! He’ll love it!

#10

Your dad’s pillow is adorable!! Can’t think of anyone that wouldn’t get a big smile out of that. Great job! :XX:

#11

I :heart: it!!! It’s a perfect gift! Did you make the pattern yourself?

#12

Not really . I looked for pictures of Birthday cakes and came across this one and tried to copy it as best as I could. :smiley: Plus I added some icing onto it so it wouldn’t look like a hamburger HEHE .

#13

Very nice! I’m sure he’ll love it! :thumbsup:

#14

:heart:
That’s the coolest gift idea I’ve seen in a long time! Gives me ideas for my DH, who doesn’t really want any scarves, hats or sweaters!
Well done!

#15

That’s really cool. Nice effect to the cake! :smiley:

#16

I LOVE IT!!! :heart:

#17

That looks cooool! And you Dad sounds just like mine when it comes to gifts :rofling:

#18

Very cool! What a PERFECT gift.

#19

That’s a great gift, and one that I know your dad will treasure. My dad died when I was 21, and that was 35 years go!! I would loved to have been able to make him a knitted scarf back then and some fingerless gloves–he was a painter and needed those things!!! :heart:

I thhink I’ll knit something for our older neighbor–he’s been like a grandfather to our kids when they were growing up! :heart:

#20

[color=red][size=7]Happy Birthday Dad ! ! ! ![/size][/color]