This Father's Day, There Are So Many DIY Ways Kids Can Show Dad He "Rocks"
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When it comes to finding a Father's Day gift, many dads will turn around and say that they don't want anything — that being a dad is enough, and you can't buy a gift for a dad who already has everything. But what he really means is that he wants something that can't found in a store: a one-of-a-kind, thoughtful DIY Father's Day gift from his favorite people.
These are the best Father's Day Crafts to try in 2024. Some are perfect for crafting newbies, and can be done by toddlers, preschoolers and any baby with a willing limb for a handprint or a footprint. Others are for more experienced crafters, the elementary schoolers, tweens and teens who can handle a Cricut or know their way around a baking sheet. Most of them let kids unleash their creativity and personalize their projects for Dad's personality. One thing's for certain: When he gets it, he'll definitely give a big smile. The only thing that could make it even better is a thoughtful message in his Father's Day Card, and he'll be on Cloud Nine until next Father's Day.
Nuts Photo Frame
For the dad who loves to work with his tool box, this frame will make use of the extra bits he has on his work bench. He can keep this frame where he does his building too.
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade »
Father's Day Taco Cookies
If Dad's a fan of Taco Tuesday, make him sweet treats that celebrates his favorite meal. This recipe even shows how to texture the cookies to really look like a taco shell. It's half-craft, half-edible gift!
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess »
Baseball Card
Dads who love to root, root, root for the home team will get a kick out of this baseball-themed card. Slide the baseball up for an extra surprise — a picture of his loved ones.
Get the tutorial at The Soccer Mom Blog »
Mustache Treat Bag
If you love Dad to pieces, give him some, well, Reese's Pieces. A big, bushy mustache tag is the cherry on top.
Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and a Princess »
Paint-Tipped Golf Tees
Golf gifts are a classic for Father's Day for a reason — some dads just love hitting the links. He'll think about his family every time he takes a swing with these hand-painted tees, courtesy of his favorite people.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised »
Record Coasters
A little bit of craft foam can be transformed into Dad's favorite hits. And this gift is functional too — they can be used as a coasters.
Get the tutorial at Craft Project Ideas »
Customizable Dad Portraits
It's dad in technicolor! Blogger Brittany's Father's Day portrait template gives crafters everything they need to make a groovy portrait of Dad's face. The brighter, the better!
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built »
Mini Zen Garden
A moment of piece? That's a Father's Day gift that's truly priceless. Help Dad get into the zone by making him a zen garden with rocks, air plants, sand and a mini rake.
Get the tutorial at See Vanessa Craft »
Dad Face Rocks Paperweights
This gift is for the dad who totally rocks. (Get it?) Send the kids outside to collect the materials, then decorate them with marker and washi tape.
Get the tutorial at Hello, Wonderful »
No. 1 Dad Father's Day Cookies
Three cheers for Dad! These pennant-shaped flags are decorated with Airhead candies that have been shaped with small letter stamps, so kids can choose their own (short) messages.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY »
Painted Father's Day Plate
These look so good, it's hard to believe they started off as paper plates! Your kids can trace this design with transfer paper, or come up with ones of their own.
Get the tutorial at Crafty Chica »
You're My Hero Card
Dad has good taste, literally. Celebrate his sense of deliciousness and status as the family hero with this sandwich-themed card, which looks good enough to eat.
Get the tutorial at Michaels »
Father's Day Shirt Cards
No matter what his style, you can make Dad a card that looks just like his favorite shirts. All it takes is some patterned paper and a few other odds-and-ends that you probably already have lying around the house.
Washi Tape Crafts Stick Frames
This craft is so simple, even the littlest ones can get inolved. They can pick out washi tape to put around craft sticks, which form the basis for this hang-able frame.
Get the tutorial at Typically Simple »
Father's Day Sports Donuts
Purchase a bag of glazed mini donuts, then decorate them with white, red, blue and brown frosting to represent Dad's favorite sports. Display the delectable soccer balls, footballs and basketballs on fake grass, and stick toothpicks with mini pennants on top for a more sporty look.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built »
Paper Airplane Garland
Is Dad a history buff? If so, fold paper maps into mini airplanes. Stamp messages on each one, then hot glue string or twine to connect them. During the Father's Day celebration, hang his new airplane garland for everyone to see!
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY »
Dinosaur Terrarium
After they're done making the terrarium — full of moss, pebbles, soil and stones — let kids write “Have a Raw-Tastic Father’s Day!" on small paper flags for a dinosaur-themed touch.
Get the tutorial at Hello Wonderful »
Wooden Dad Car
Give your kids a helping hand making cool cars with plywood and flat wheels. Putting them together will be worth the time, especially if Dad has a thing for automobiles.
Get the tutorial at Hello Wonderful »
Salt Dough Magnets
This craft looks like something you picked up at a cute gift shop — but it's really from homemade salt dough. Deck them out in Dad's favorite color and keep them on your fridge for as long as Dad wants.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda »
We Love Dad Banner
You'll need contact paper, double-sided tape, cardstock and a banner template to make this thoughtful sign. Hang it by the snack bar or above the mantel on Dad's special day.
Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts »
Daddy Clay Dish
He can store all of his small items and accessories in this playful dish. Michaels provides all three steps for kids to scoop out their clay and transform it into a one-of-a-kind gift that's practical for Dad.
Get the tutorial at Michaels »
Tin Can Pencil Holder
You can upcycle an old tin can (make sure there are no sharp edges!), paint it and personalize it with a photo. Then Dad can use it for pencils, flowers or anything else he might need to store.
Get the tutorial at Buggy and Buddy »
Hero Stones
What makes Dad so great? Have your kids write their thoughts on rocks, which he can easily display in his office or bedroom.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda »
Father's Day Hammer Card
If Dad is the handy person of the house, he'll appreciate this DIY card — featuring one of his trusty tools on the front. It's a cool card craft for kids that requires twine, foam squares, a card base and a hammer embellishment.
Get the tutorial at Real Creative Real Organized »
Jars With Decals
This is a bit advanced since it requires a Cricut. But if you've got one, you can make personalized jars for all his favorite sauces and spices.
Father's Day Trophy
These trophies let kids totally unleash their creativity. Let them loose in the art-supply bin so they can grab their favorite materials (craft sticks, paint, pom-poms, etc.) and have them go wild!
Get the tutorial at Meri Cherry Art Studio »
Origami Shirt Gift Bags
Help kids turn brown grocery bags and lunch sacks into colorful bags to hold your Father's Day gifts. Blogger Brittany used acrylic paint to decorate her collection with stripes, polka dots and other fun shapes.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built »
Handprint Keychain
It's a handprint craft — but shrunk down so Dad can keep it with him always. If you make it a yearly tradition, you can have fun comparing how much they've grown.
LolliPOP Prize Ribbon
He's so sweet, so give him a treat! These prizes are colorful and easy to assemble with cardstock, hot glue and lollipops. Once made, write your messages on the ribbons.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built »
Paper Roll Dad
For a one-of-a-kind dad, you need a one-of-a-kind gift — like a paper tube roll dressed up to look just like him. You can even make his favorite outfit!
Get the tutorial at Non-Toy Gifts »
Mustache Mugs
Whether or not Dad has a mustache of his own, he'll cherish the silly one his kids drew when sipping his coffee in the morning.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda »
Rock Picture Frame
It's a card, craft and gift in one! Make sure you take a Father's Day picture together so he has a new photo to put in this frame. Blogger Jody used tacky glue to attach the rocks and a brown paper bag to write, "My Dad Rocks."
Get the tutorial at Mommy Moment »
Yoda Card
Dad is wise like Yoda. Your kids are cute like Grogu. It just makes sense that they'd give him a colored cardstock card that says, "Yoda best."
Get the tutorial at Simple Everyday Mom »
Popcorn Card
If Dad is a movie buff, this card will bring him good cinema memories without all the sticky butter. Pom poms transform into popcorn kernels with just a little creativity.
Get the tutorial at Craft Project Ideas »
Stick Roll-Up Card
He could hang this card up in his office so all his coworkers know the coolest things about him. Have kids decorate their craft sticks with markers before gluing them together, along with the paper where they wrote five things they love about Dad.
Get the tutorial at Michaels »
Daddy & Daughter Scrabble Frame
With just a picture frame, Scrabble letters, a hot glue gun and some craft paint, you'll have a picture-perfect present for Dad in under 15 minutes.
Get the tutorial from Practically Functional »
Handmade Superhero Craft Card
It's the cutest way for the young superhero fan to show their love for the big superhero in her life. Start by tracing their handprint on cardstock.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids »
Swedish Fish Box
Perfect for dads who love to fish, or love to eat Swedish fish! Make this cute craft into a hands-on learning experience by having kids sort the fish by color into different boxes.
Get the tutorial from Eighteen25 »
LEGO Building Memories Jar
Jot down a favorite activity of his on each LEGO, then pick them out of a mason jar when you need a fun weekend activity. When you're done with a few ideas, stack the LEGOs on top of one another to represent the memories "built."
Get the tutorial from The Seasoned Mom »
I Love You This Much Hand Card
This one's definitely one of the easier crafts on this list! Kids trace their hands, and you help them cut out a strip of paper to fold in accordion style. Add some letter stickers and you're done!
Get the tutorial from Day in My Life »
Father Bobble Head
A mini version of him with a cutout of his face is sure to bring the whole family a few laughs and giggles. A painted dixie cup was used for the pants, while construction paper was cut into a mini shirt.
Get the tutorial at The Pinterested Parent »
Homemade Monster Mix
Even the littlest monsters can help construct this healthy snack for dad. The blogger includes a printable to decorate the jar perfectly for the holiday.
Get the tutorial from Lil Luna »
Painted Monogram Hammer
Imagine how pleasantly surprised Dad will be to open his toolbox and see his hammer's colorful new look. First, sand the hammer's wood handle to rough up any coating, then get to painting your stripes, polka dots and squiggles.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda »
Hands Down Best Dad Ever Frame
This one already comes with a printable, so all you have to do is grab some blue tempera paint and get your kids to start stamping their hands.
Get the tutorial from Catch My Party »
Dad Typography Glasses
Simply print the template onto some sturdy cardboard in his favorite color. Make sure to help the little one when using the craft knife or scissors.
Get the tutorial at Mr. Printables »
Handprint Baseball
If Dad loves throwing the ball around with the kids, grab one from the toy basket and ink a handprint on top. Done!
Get the tutorial from Sunny Day Family »
Salt Dough Dad Frame
Here's a project multiple kids can work on together — "Dad" is the perfect word for a picture frame with two (or three!) photos.
Get the tutorial at The Soccer Mom Blog »
Love You to Pieces Picture Frame
Building the frame is easy: All you need is some cardboard, a few spare puzzle pieces and some craft sticks. The hard part will be choosing which picture to frame.
Get the tutorial from Crafty Morning »
Scribble Mug Craft
Here's a craft that's pretty forgiving when it comes to kids who love to draw! Simply apply decorative stickers on a blank, ceramic mug, then let your child scribble away in various colors.
Get the tutorial from I Heart Arts and Crafts »
Following in Dad's Footsteps Card
Grab one of dad's shoes (preferably an old and unused one) and dip it into some paint to make a shoe print. Follow the same process with baby's footprint, and you have an adorable card he'll hold on to for years to come.
Get the tutorial from Crafty Morning »
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