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30 Homemade Father's Day Crafts That Make Great Gifts for Dad
From toddlers to tweens, kids of all ages will love these creative ideas for DIY Father's Day gifts in 2023.
Father’s Day is on the horizon, which means it’s time to start brainstorming Father’s Day gift ideas. Before you scroll through all the Father’s Day gifts on Amazon, consider going the homemade route this year with a DIY gift in the form of a Father’s Day craft.
An easy craft is a great way to get kids involved in Dad’s gift, instead of simply writing their name in a Father’s Day card. They can color, paint, and glue a unique masterpiece together that Dad can treasure for a lifetime. After all, it’s the homemade gifts that truly stand the test of time. They may not be museum-worthy creations, but they carry a lot of heart. And for Dad, that’s everything.
He can add his homemade gift to the fridge to see whenever he grabs a bite to eat, take it to the office to look at when he misses the family, or stow away in his nightstand for safekeeping. However he chooses to display the gift, one thing is for sure: He’ll hold onto it for a long time.
Browse through our curated list of crafts, sourced from our favorite bloggers and brands. There’s a cute suit craft for the office Dad and a baseball craft for the sports lover, among many more great Father's Day craft ideas.
Origami Shirt Card
This adorable origami shirt doubles as a card and a gift! Print off a family photo and place it inside. Then write a sweet Father's Day message for him to read.
Get the Origami Shirt Card tutorial at Hello, Wonderful.
Color Your Own Father's Day Can Covers
Looking for something fun and easy to get young kids involved in Dad's Father's Day gift? Look no further than this colorable koozie. Kids of all ages can break out their markers and participate in this fun, practical gift.
Stained Glass Paper Suncatchers Window Art
If he has a window in his office, this suncatcher would make for a great gift. Glue tissue paper to the cutouts, and watch the light filter through in streaming colors. You could also tie a string to the catcher for him to hang on his rearview mirror.
Color Your Own All About My Dad Wheels
Color Your Own All About My Dad Wheels
An 'All About My Dad' wheel is sure to elicit funny responses from kids. Years down the line, you can show your children the wheel, and laugh about their comical perceptions of Dad.
Secret Spy Card
Have Dad decode his Father's Day card. Add inside jokes, secret messages, and gems of information for him to discover. He'll be impressed with your smarts and overjoyed that you took the time to make such an intricate gift.
Get the Secret Spy Card tutorial at Pink Stripey Socks.
Make Your Own Clay Handprint Bowls
Make Your Own Clay Handprint Bowls
This clay craft is perfect for older kids. They can express their creativity with colors and shapes. While a hand bowl would be great for holding keys, loose change, and rings on his dresser, there is no rule that says the clay has to be made into a hand, so kids can use the clay to make whatever their heart desires.
Painted Styrofoam Mosaic Picture Frame
This craft is great for young children to do in collaboration with an adult. The adult can cut the styrofoam pieces while the child paints them.
Get the Painted Styrofoam Mosaic Picture Frame tutorial at Pink Stripey Socks.
Father's Day Paracord Carabiner Keychain Craft Kit
This carabiner keychain kit comes with paracord ropes, silicone charms, metal rings, and carabiners. The kit has everything you need to weave, braid, and tie a personalized keychain for Dad.
Best Dad Hands Down Handprint Shirt Craft
Best Dad Hands Down Handprint Shirt Craft
Commemorate Dad's first Father's Day with a shirt featuring handprints from the little one. It's sentimental, wearable, and corny (since he needs to start practicing his Dad jokes). He can wear it on the weekends, to bed, or keep it as a memento.
'All About Dad and Me: A Journal for Fathers and Daughters'
'All About Dad and Me: A Journal for Fathers and Daughters'
Get Dad involved in the Father's Day fun too! For every writing prompt, there are two sections: a space for Dad and a space for daughter. She can fill out her answers prior to Father's Day, or they can complete it together the day of. Questions range from ideal vacations to things that make you proud, making this book a fun learning activity.
As great as a "#1 Dad" craft is, it's nice to have a range of gift options that are more subtle than others. This fun heart string craft makes for the perfect office decor. It's sweet, stylish, and sentimental because it comes from someone he loves.
Wood Slice Handprint Art
A dad doesn't need to be a fisherman to appreciate this punny work of handprint art.
Get the Wood Slice Handprint Art tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage.
Fingerprint Daddy & Me Mug
Dad's morning coffee will taste even better if he drinks it from a cute fingerprint mug made by his kiddo.
Get the Fingerprint Daddy & Me Mug tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.
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Paper Weaving Bookmark
Dads who are always losing their place in a book will love having their own paper-woven bookmark that is easier to make than it looks.
Get the Paper Weaving Bookmark tutorial at Red Ted Art.
Candy Surprise Bow Ties
Give Dad the gift of his favorite treat! To make, tie a rubber band around the center of a candy bag to shape it into a bow tie, then tape a drawing of a bow tie to the front.
Help your kids make their very own father-inspired moving picture with this adorable flipbook kit. Featuring two pre-drawn flipbooks, one blank flipbook, four non-toxic markers, and three clips, this kit will help your kids make up to three flipbooks just for Pops.
DIY Trophy
If your kids are feeling up for the challenge, then they can make their very own trophy for Dad in a few easy steps.
Get the DIY Trophy tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
Paper Roll Dads
Transform an empty paper roll into a mini version of Dad with some craft paint, buttons, and googly eyes.
Get the Paper Roll Dads tutorial at Non-Toy Gifts.
We're Nuts About You Photo Frame
Dad will go nuts over this hilarious (and adorable) DIY picture frame.
Get the We're Nuts About You Photo Frame tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
Jar Lid Medal
Your kids can make their dad a medal of his own with the help of some molding clay, a jar lid, and colored paper.
Get the Jar Lid Medal tutorial at Red Ted Art.
Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the Updates Editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she optimizes lifestyle content across verticals. Prior to this role, she was an Editorial Assistant for Woman’s Day where she covered everything from gift guides to recipes. She also has experience fact checking commerce articles and holds a B.A. in English and Italian Studies from Connecticut College.
Kate Franke (she/her) is the editorial assistant at Woman’s Day. She loves all things lifestyle, home, and market related. Kate has a BAJMC in Magazine Media and BA in Writing from Drake University. She is a proud ASME alum whose work has appeared in Food Network Magazine, The Pioneer Woman Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Farmhouse Style, Beautiful Kitchens & Baths, and more. Next to writing, Kate’s two favorite things are chai lattes and pumpkin bread!
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