This is a VERY cool one, and definitely different.

You’ll need:

• Rocks – absolutely any kind will do – backyard, beach, etc. – but if you want to get fancy, they have some very cool colored and translucent stones in bags at the Dollar Store.
• Googly eyes – different sizes are neat-looking, if you can find a low-priced variety bag.
• Metallic markers – but a word of caution here: spend the money on the good ones, because there are a lot of junky ones out there.
• Colored card stock or index cards for the “flag”
• A small container for the “rock garden.” Think yard and garage sales, thrift stores, dollar stores – these are all places you can find inexpensive but very unique and interesting containers. Another possibility is to paint or decorate a small box, and fill it with shredded paper.
• Glue stick or double-sticky tape. You might want to consider double-sticky tape here, since it might stick better to rocks. Either that, or go for the white glue, which sticks better, but takes far longer to dry.

This is one of the easiest, but biggest payoff in “coolness factor,” Dad’s day surprises a kid can put together.

1. Select three or four interestingly shaped rocks.
2. Glue on eyeballs.
3. Paint nose and smiling mouths – simple is best.
4. Place in container.
5. Create card – “Dad, you rock” – or some variation on that theme.
6. Arrange artfully.
7. You’re done!