Father’s Day is a special occasion to honor the incredible dads and father figures in our lives. There’s something unique and meaningful about a handmade present. Creating your own Father’s Day gift results in a one-of-a-kind gift that daddy will love. Especially so when they are small and things like handprints can go a long way to create a present.

This post includes affiliate links. If you purchase something through it, we may receive a small commission.

Here are some creative and heartfelt Father’s Day gifts ideas that will make any dad feel loved and appreciated.

1. DIY Personalized Photo Frame Father’s Day Gift Idea

Materials:

Instructions:

  1. Paint the wooden photo frame in dad’s favorite colors. Let the kids go wild with patterns or solid colors.
  2. Once the paint is dry, decorate the frame with stickers, buttons, or any fun embellishments.
  3. Insert a cherished photo of dad with his children.
  4. For an extra touch, write a loving message or the date on the back of the frame.

2. Handprint Poem Father’s Day Gift Idea

Materials:

Instructions:

  1. Print out the poem.
  2. Use kids foot print or hand print to place on the poem (see picture)
  3. Once the handprints are dry, use a paintbrush to add details like names on side of frame.
  4. Decorate the frame with paint and stickers or whatever else.

3. DIY Tool Organizer Gift Idea

Create the cute Father’s Day Card you dad will love! Printable and instant access from Etsy.

This wooden DIY kit can be purchased from Etsy and put together as a craft for Father’s Day. Comes with tool kit, tools, paint and paint brush.

If you’re really a DO It Yourself and don’t mind getting all the items you need yourself, thanyou can take a stroll to get the materials. You can get the materials you will need from places like The Dollar Tree, Home Depot and even Target. Whatever is around. Watch this video to see exactly how to put this Father’s Day tool box together.

4. Super Dad Father’s Day Trophy Gift Idea

Materials:

Instructions:

  1. Paint the paper cup with gold paint to make it look like a trophy.
  2. Once dry, turn the cup upside down and glue it onto a sturdy base made from construction paper or another cup.
  3. Use the pipe cleaners to make handles and glue on with a hot glue gun
  4. Write “Super Dad” or a similar message on the trophy with markers.
  5. Let the kids add their personal touches with drawings or stickers.

5. Father’s Day Mason Jar Gift Idea

Materials:

Instructions:

  1. Write what you would like to do with dad on the blocks
  2. Place them in the mason jar
  3. Seal the jar with a lid and add a tag that says “Building Memories With Dad” or a similar heartfelt message.

Mason Jar Father’s Day Coin Bank

Materials:

Instructions

  1. Use markers or paint to draw a saying for Father’s Day on the Mason jar.
  2. Cut a slit on the top of the jar for the change to go in.

Father’s Day Memory Jar

You can custom buy this mason jar from Etsy After you have your jar with the saying Memory Jar or Happy Father’s Day, take some pieces of colored paper and write your favorite memories with dad. Place them in the jar and present on Father’s Day.

6. Hand Print Father’s Day Cards Gift Idea

Materials

Instructions

This hand print card is perfect for Toddlers and early childhood children. There are many ways to put this together, You can have them trace their hand, trace your own hand, or purchase a hand to place on the card. If the children are small and cannot write yet, I suggest having the words pre- written already, whether typed or neatly hand written and copied. Place a heart in the center of the hand. Last, have them draw a picture inside and write their name.

Ice Cream Hand Print Father’s Day Card

Materials:

Instructions

  1. Use a stencil of a cone or a triangle on beige paper. Cut out for the cone.
  2. Fold a piece of construction paper in half. Keep it folded and on the edge where it meet (but folded) trace your hand or the stencil of a hand.
  3. Cut out the hand- but make sure to leave the folded sides together. ( so it folds open like a card)
  4. Decorate with small pieces of paper for confetti.
  5. Add the cherry on top ( a smack round red paper)

Check out this All About Dad Father’s Day Printable

7. Fathers Day Tie Craft

Materials:

Instructions:

  1. Choose a color of large construction paper. Fold the paper in half and cut 2 slits where it folds.
  2. Bend the 2 slits you cut and glue down together to make the sop of the colored shirt.
  3. Decorate with buttons.
  4. Cut out a tie shape and pocket and glue onto shirt.
  5. You can add a picture if you have of the child making the card.
  6. Open up and write inside the card about how much daddy has done!

Instructions:

Use a tie cut out to trace the tie onto a folded piece of hard construction paper. Make sure to trace and cut out so that it’s connected on the folded side, so as to open and make a card. Decorate the front with coloring, stripes of paper or however else you see fit. Make sure to write your dad something nice inside.

Conclusion

Creating your own special Father’s Day gift is a wonderful way to show appreciation and love. These Father’s Day crafts are not only fun to make, but also serve as lasting reminders of the bond between father and child. Whether it’s a personalized photo frame or a memory jar filled with sweet notes, these handmade gifts are sure to warm dad’s heart on his special day. So, let your creativity flow, and celebrate the amazing dads out there with these delightful crafts

Here are some other Kids Ideas:

Father’s Day Paper Plate Crafts

DIY Summer Crafts

13 Toddler Summer Activities

I'm 40 years old and a mom of 2 three year olds and a first grader. I am also a Special education teacher. My passion has always been to help people, which is why I started this blog.