Father’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show Dad some love than with a homemade gift? I’ve rounded up some of the easiest and most delightful crafts that are perfect for kids to make.
1. Handmade Bookmark
For bookworm dads, a handmade bookmark is a thoughtful touch. Use colorful cardstock and let the kids decorate with stickers or drawings. It’s a simple way to add a personal note to Dad’s reading time.
Some ideas to consider:
- Colorful Cardstock Paper Set: Grab a vibrant cardstock paper set and let creativity lead your child’s handmade bookmark design.
- Children’s Sticker Variety Pack: Enhance your bookmark creation with a fun sticker pack, adding charm and personality to each piece.
- Washable Coloring Markers: Choose washable markers for kids to safely add colorful details to their handmade bookmarks.
2. Super Dad Trophy
Celebrate Dad’s superhero status with a Super Dad trophy. Use a paper cup and gold spray paint to create a trophy base, then let kids decorate it with stickers and messages. It’s a fun and quirky way to show Dad he’s number one.
You might give these a try:
- Gold Spray Paint: Add a golden touch to your trophy with easy-to-use spray paint. Perfect for crafting fun.
- Decorative Stickers for Crafting: Customize your trophy with colorful stickers. Let creativity shine with endless decorating options.
- Colorful Permanent Markers: Personalize your Super Dad trophy with vibrant, long-lasting markers. Perfect for heartfelt messages.
3. Personalized Mug
A personalized mug is a perfect gift for coffee-loving dads. Grab a plain mug and let the kids decorate it with ceramic markers. My dad still treasures the one I made with my wobbly handwriting years ago.
Might be a good match:
- Ceramic Mug Set: Get started with a blank canvas for your creativity. Perfect for personalized gifting every time.
- Ceramic Markers: Create colorful, permanent designs on any mug. Safe, easy, and fun for kids to use.
- Mug Stencils: Make designing easy and fun with reusable stencils. Achieve precise shapes effortlessly.
4. Nature Collage Card
Make a nature collage card using leaves, twigs, and flowers. Gather materials on a nature walk, then glue them onto cardstock to create a unique card. It’s a beautiful way to bring the outdoors in and share a piece of nature with Dad.
Check these products out:
- Cardstock Paper Pack: Create sturdy nature cards for Dad with high-quality cardstock, perfect for collages and crafts.
- Craft Glue: Secure leaves and twigs with this easy-to-use craft glue; ideal for kids’ projects.
- Pressing Kit for Flowers: Preserve nature’s beauty with a flower pressing kit, for crafting lasting keepsakes.
5. DIY Puzzle
Create a DIY puzzle using a family photo. Glue the photo onto a piece of cardboard and cut it into puzzle pieces. Dad will enjoy piecing together the memories with this thoughtful craft.
Check if these fit your needs:
- Blank Puzzle Cardboard: Use blank puzzle cardboard to easily create your personalized family photo puzzle. Fun and easy!
- Photo-Safe Adhesive Glue: Secure your photos with photo-safe glue for lasting memories and perfect DIY puzzles.
- Craft Scissors: Cut your puzzle pieces precisely with craft scissors designed for detail work. Make it sharp!
6. Personalized Desk Organizer
Help Dad keep his workspace tidy with a personalized desk organizer. Use small boxes or containers, and let the kids decorate them with paint and stickers. It’s a practical gift with a personal touch that organizes his space beautifully.
These products might help:
- Wooden Desk Organizer Kit: Unleash creativity with a DIY kit, perfect for personalizing Dad’s workspace. Easy and fun!
- Paint Set for Kids: Bring colorful designs to life with this paint set. Ideal for crafting personalized gifts.
- Sticker Pack for Crafts: Enhance projects with a variety of stickers. A fun way to add personal touches.
7. DIY Photo Coasters
Turn special moments into DIY photo coasters. Use some ceramic tiles, mod podge, and printouts of family photos. I made these for my dad last year, and he still uses them every day!
Possibly handy products:
- Ceramic Tiles: Start your DIY project with these ceramic tiles, perfect for creating personalized photo coasters.
- Mod Podge: Secure your photos with Mod Podge, offering a strong, clear finish for lasting protection.
- Photo Paper: Print your cherished memories on high-quality photo paper for the perfect DIY coaster touch.
8. Popsicle Stick Picture Frame
Craft a popsicle stick picture frame and fill it with a cherished photo. Kids can paint and glue the sticks together, adding embellishments for a truly personal touch. It’s a classic craft with a heartfelt twist.
Some handy options:
- Assorted Colored Popsicle Sticks: Unleash your creativity with vibrant popsicle sticks perfect for crafting personalized picture frames.
- Craft Glue for Kids: Securely attach popsicle sticks with kid-friendly glue designed for easy and mess-free crafting.
- Embellishment Kit for Crafts: Add a personal touch with assorted embellishments, making every frame uniquely yours.
9. Scribble Art Mug
For a more whimsical touch, try a scribble art mug. Let the kids go wild with ceramic markers on a plain mug, and bake it for a permanent design. It’s a playful and colorful gift that will brighten Dad’s mornings.
A few suggestions:
- Set of Ceramic Markers: Unleash creativity with these ceramic markers for vibrant, personalized mug designs. Great for kids!
- Plain White Ceramic Mugs: Start crafting with these blank mugs, perfect for endless artistic possibilities. Ready for your scribbles!
- Oven Gloves: Keep safe while baking your custom designs to permanence. Essential for every kitchen artist.
10. Customized Keychain
Create a customized keychain using shrink plastic. Let the kids draw or write something special, then bake it to shrink. These tiny keepsakes can hang on Dad’s keyring, always reminding him of their love.
A few helpful options:
- Shrink Plastic Sheets: Let kids express creativity with shrink plastic; perfect for making durable keychains for Dad.
- Permanent Markers: Enhance drawings on shrink plastic. Perfect for vibrant, long-lasting family keepsakes.
- Keychain Rings: Securely attach customized shrink plastic creations with sturdy keychain rings. Perfect gift idea.
11. Painted Rock Garden Markers
Help Dad keep his garden organized with painted rock garden markers. Collect some flat stones, then use paint pens to label them with the names of herbs or plants. It’s a fun way for kids to add a personal touch to the garden.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Acrylic Paint Pens: Unleash creativity with vibrant paint pens ideal for labeling garden stones with ease.
- Flat Garden Stones: Choose smooth, flat stones perfect for painting and creating unique garden markers for Dad.
- Outdoor Clear Sealer Spray: Protect your artwork with a clear sealer to ensure longevity against weather elements.
12. Daddy’s Little Helper Apron
Let the kids design a ‘Daddy’s Little Helper’ apron for BBQ season. With some fabric paint and a plain apron, they can create a unique design that Dad will proudly wear while grilling.
Possibly helpful picks:
- Plain white apron: Choose a plain white apron for a personalized and heartfelt Father’s Day gift from the kids.
- Fabric paint set: Let the kids unleash creativity with a fabric paint set to customize Dad’s apron uniquely.
- Paintbrush set: Provide your kids with the right tools by choosing a versatile paintbrush set for detailed designs.
13. Handprint Keepsake Plate
Capture those tiny fingers forever with a handprint keepsake plate. Just grab some non-toxic paint and let the kids press their painted hands onto a plain ceramic plate. Trust me, every time Dad sees it, he’ll be reminded of those special little hands.
A few things you might like:
- Non-Toxic Paint Set: Let your kids safely create colorful handprints with this easy-to-clean, non-toxic paint set.
- Plain Ceramic Plate: Use a sturdy ceramic plate as the perfect canvas for your child’s handprint masterpiece.
- Kids Apron and Art Smock: Keep your little artists clean during their crafting adventure with a protective apron and smock.
14. Decorative Plant Pot
Brighten up Dad’s office with a decorative plant pot. Paint a plain terracotta pot with fun designs, and plant a small succulent. It’s an easy way to bring a bit of greenery into his work environment.
Try these:
- Terracotta Pots for Decorating: Get creative with versatile terracotta pots. Perfect for custom designs to brightens Dad’s space.
- Acrylic Paint Set: Use vivid acrylic paints to design colorful, personalized patterns on plant pots for Father’s Day.
- Succulent Assortment: Choose vibrant succulents to complete your decorative pot and add greenery to Dad’s office.
15. Tie Dye Handkerchief
Get creative with a tie dye handkerchief. Use fabric dye and rubber bands to create vibrant patterns on a plain handkerchief. It’s a practical and fun gift that Dad can carry with him every day.
Products that could assist:
- Fabric Dye Kit: Explore vibrant colors with this fabric dye kit, perfect for creating unique handkerchief designs.
- Cotton Handkerchief Pack: Start your creative project with these plain cotton handkerchiefs, ideal for tie-dye crafts.
- Tie Dye Rubber Bands: Secure your designs with sturdy rubber bands, essential for achieving distinct tie-dye patterns.
16. Salt Dough Magnets
With just a bit of salt, flour, and water, you can create salt dough magnets. Shape them into hearts or stars, bake, and let the kids paint them in Dad’s favorite colors. These little creations are a charming addition to any fridge.
Useful items to consider:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Brighten your crafts with an acrylic paint set, perfect for vivid, long-lasting color application.
- Flexible Silicone Baking Mat: Use a silicone mat for easy, mess-free baking and crafting with your salt dough creations.
- Mini Magnets with Adhesive Back: Attach these mini magnets to the back of your dough creations for instant fridge decor.
