If you like my blog, hopefully you’ll love my new book!

“Made by Dad: 67 blueprints for making cool stuff. Projects you can build for (or with) your kids” is packed full of fun, quirky projects, all accompanied by detailed (but playful) hand drawn instructions, just like the ones on my blog.

To whet your appetite, here’s a preview of one of my favourite projects, the 1 TON lampshade.

Made from a cardboard box and poster paints – it’s a fantastic way to give your kid’s bedroom a bit of Looney Tunes style! It’s one of several ‘Dangerous Decor’ projects included in the book.

A quick thanks to my two nieces for their theatrical modelling!

Every project comes with detailed step-by-step “blueprints”, which are easy to follow and a lots of fun. You’ll find “Pro-Dad tips” scattered throughout the book, and a “Dad’s Toolbox” section that provides even more hints and tips.

It even comes with templates you can print out and colour in – perfect for Dad’s who are not confident drawers.

To whet your appetite even further I’m going to reveal a “sneak-peak-a-day”, right up until the book is released. Just follow the Pinterest board below (I’ll add a new image every day).

PINTEREST: SNEAK PEEK BOARD

If you’d like to buy my book (it makes a great Father’s Day gift) please visit the following retailers:

Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Powell’s Books
Indiebound

UPDATE – WIN YOUR OWN COPY OF MADE BY DAD:

ReFab diaries is running a fun little giveaway, you can enter here. You’ll also be able to find the answer to this question: “Do my kids love everything you do or do you get eye-rolls at times?”.

Ends Sunday 19 May.

I’m keen to play my part in publicising my book (I can’t leave it all to the publishers!) So, please share this post – and help me to get more Dads making cool stuff with their kids!