Show your dad how much you appreciate him with these thoughtful and easy DIY Father’s Day crafts for kids.
From homemade Father’s Day cards to DIY Father’s Day gifts, there are plenty of fun and easy craft ideas for kids to choose from that will give a personalized touch to your gifts. You will find simple paper crafts, fun fingerprint art, adorable keepsake ideas, homemade gift ideas, easy coloring pages, and more.
Whether you are looking for preschooler or toddler craft ideas, there are craft projects for kids of all ages. These handmade gifts would make a perfect craft for June or for your grandfather!
Making these cute craft ideas with your dad is an excellent opportunity to spend time with him, create fun memories, and make him feel loved and appreciated. These DIY projects not only show off your imagination and creativity but also make for a great gift that your dad will treasure for years to come!
Whether you are looking for something easy to make or a unique craft requiring more effort, there is something here for everyone. So, get ready to celebrate this special occasion in style with these fun kids’ craft ideas that will bring a smile to your dad’s face!
Paper Crafts and Father’s Day Cards
How to Make a Shirt Card from Easy Peasy and Fun
This tutorial guides kids through making a charming shirt card for Father’s Day. It uses simple materials like colored paper to create a fun and personalized card.
Paper Bag Book from I Heart Crafty Things
This project transforms white paper bags into a heartfelt DIY book. Kids can fill the pages with drawings, messages, and decorations to show their love and appreciation for their dad.
This Much Card from A Day in My Life
This one allows children to express their love with a unique “This Much” card.
Finger Painting Fish from Crafts on Sea
This fun and easy fish-themed card is perfect for dads who love fishing. These cute and colorful fish cards will make your dad smile.
Galaxy Handprint Art for Kids from Buggy and Buddy
Create stunning galaxy-themed art using handprints. This craft involves painting a beautiful starry sky and adding handprints. It makes a great keepsake for your dad!
Pocket Coupon Book from We R Memory Keepers
This unique card features accordion-style pockets that hold coupons for your dad that he can redeem. It makes a fun and interactive gift for him.
Shark Card from Arty Crafty Kids
This shark-themed card is fun and easy to make and is perfect for dads who love the ocean.
Simple Handmade Father's Day Card from Real Creative Real Organized
This one provides a step-by-step guide to making a stylish and personalized Father’s Day scrapbooking card. It is a project best suited for older kids and teens.
Boys Footprint Gift from Pinterest
Use your shoeprints to create keepsake art for your dad! It only requires simple supplies like paint, paper, and markers.
Teddy Bear Card with Kids Photo from The Soccer Mom
This adorable card features a free template teddy bear that kids can easily assemble.
Rocket Ship Preschool Craft from I Heart Crafty Things
Using simple materials like colored cardstock, a photo, and star stickers, this one is both fun and personalized, making it a keepsake that dads will treasure.
I Love Dad Thumbprint Craft from A Dab of Glue Will Do
This one uses thumbprints to create a sweet and personalized “I Love Dad” card. Kids will love dipping their fingers in paint to make colorful thumbprints!
Best Dad Award Paper Ribbon from Easy Peasy and Fun
Create a special award ribbon that children can personalize with their own message. It’s a perfect choice for young children.
Goodie Bags from Little Family Fun
These personalized goodie bags are a fun and cheap way to give small gifts and treats to dads.
Guess Who Loves You Kids Craft from I Heart Crafty Things
Create a special owl card with a cute message. It only requires craft supplies like cardstock, markers, and glue.
Handprint Dinosaur Card from Crafty Morning
Transform your child’s handprint into a cute dinosaur. It combines painting and drawing to create a unique card that dads will love.
Handprint Grill Card from Our Kid Things
Turns handprints into a fun grill-themed card. It’s a great choice for dads who love to grill.
#1 Dad Medal from Crafts on Sea
Using simple materials like paper, ribbon, and markers, create a medal card to honor the best dad ever. It’s a quick and easy craft!
Superhero Puppets Tutorial from Kids Craft Room
Make superhero puppets that celebrate dad’s heroic qualities. It involves cutting and decorating a printable to create puppets.
Cute Toolbox Printable from 123 Homeschool 4 Me
For this one, kids create a miniature toolbox using construction paper and fill it with paper tools that they decorate themselves. It’s a great gift for handy dads.
Candy Bar Wrapper from Artsy Fartsy Mama
These printable candy bar wrappers are a sweet and simple gift idea for Father's Day. It includes a fun questionnaire to personalize the gift even more.
Paper Robot from I Heart Crafty Things
Create a fun and interactive paper robot craft for Father's Day. This easy-to-make robot uses colored paper, googly eyes, markers, scissors and glue.
Fish Handprint Card from The Best Ideas for Kids
Transform handprints into an adorable fish-themed Father's Day card. It’s a great one for dads who love to fish!
Printable Coupon Book for Dad from Prudent Penny Pincher
Your father will love this Free Printable Coupon Book. It is a thoughtful and free DIY gift.
Father’s Day Coloring Pages for Dad from Prudent Penny Pincher
These coloring sheets make great printable Father's Day cards, keepsakes, and homemade gifts.
Fingerprint Tie Card with Free Template from Messy Little Monster
Make a stylish tie card for Father's Day with this easy template. Kids can decorate the tie with patterns and colors and write a special message inside.
Printable Cards for Dad from Prudent Penny Pincher
Homemade Father’s Day Gifts from Kids
Grilling Handprint Platter from Crafty Mama in Me
Create a lasting keepsake with this handprint platter. It's a beautiful and practical gift that dads can use and cherish.
Fingerprint Daddy & Me Coffee Mug from Crafts by Amanda
Design a personalized mug using Sharpie markers. Kids can draw pictures and write messages. Then, it is baked to set the design.
Dad Sharpie Scribble Coffee Mug from I Heart Arts & Crafts
Similar to the previous mug craft, this project uses Sharpie markers to create a custom mug for dad. Kids can get creative with their designs!
Photo Frame Craft from I Heart Crafty Things
Make a special photo frame by decorating a wooden frame with acrylic paint, markers, and embellishments. It’s a treasured keepsake that your father will love.
Handprint Wood Slice from The Country Cottage Chic
Make a beautiful handprint wood slice Father’s Day craft. It’s a great one for dads who love to fish.
Salt Dough Dad Magnets for the Fridge from Crafts by Amanda
Create custom salt dough magnets. It involves making salt dough, cutting out shapes, baking them, and decorating with paint.
Necktie Key Ring from Positively Splendid
Make a stylish necktie key ring using fabric scraps and basic sewing supplies. Kids can pick out fun fabrics and help assemble this practical gift.
Handprint Keychain from Grey House Harbor
Create a handprint keychain for a memorable Father’s Day gift. It involves using shrink plastic to capture a child’s handprint and baking it to create a durable and adorable keychain.
10 Minute Picture Frame from Practically Functional
This quick and easy project makes a picture frame in just 10 minutes using Scrabble tiles! Personalize it with your favorite photo.
We’re Nuts About You Photo Frame from Happiness is Homemade
Kids can create a photo frame decorated with nuts and bolts to show their father they're “nuts” about him.
Personalized Father's Day BBQ Spatula from Tidy Mom
Create a personalized grill spatula by adding a custom message or design. It’s a perfect gift for dads who love to barbecue.
Homemade Keychains from Hello Bee
Make custom key chains using beads and charms. It’s a fun gift for dad to carry with him.
Candy Filled Tie Pots from Make it Love it
These candy-filled tie pots are a sweet and simple Father’s Day gift. Kids can decorate small flower pots to look like ties, then fill them with dad’s favorite treats or candies.
Salt Dough Handprint Bowl from Messy Little Monster
Create a lasting keepsake with a salt dough handprint bowl. It involves pressing a child's hand into salt dough, shaping it into a bowl, baking, and painting it.
Love You to Pieces Photo Frame from Crafty Morning
Kids can create a colorful and heartfelt “Love You to Pieces” frame using popsicle sticks, paint, and puzzle pieces.
Keychain Craft for Kids from Projects with Kids
Create personalized keychains using beads and other materials. It's a fun and practical gift that dads will treasure.
Easy Fingerprint Clay Dish from What Katy Said
Create a custom plate for your father. Kids can decorate the plate with messages, drawings, and handprints.
Toilet Paper Roll Craft from Non-Toy Gifts
Turn a simple paper roll into a fun and creative Father's Day craft. Kids can decorate the roll to look like their dad, which adds a personal touch.
Popsicle Stick Picture Frame from A Few Shortcuts
Make a cute and simple picture frame using popsicle sticks. Kids can paint and decorate the sticks, then assemble them into a frame to hold a favorite photo.
Handprint Coasters from Dwelling in Happiness
Create personalized handprint coasters for Father's Day. It involves painting a child’s handprint on ceramic tiles and sealing them to make coasters.
Personalized Candle Holder for Dad from Rhythms of Play
Make a personalized candle holder using dollar store glassware and paint.
Dad You Rock Picture Frame from Doodle and Stitch
This one would be perfect for dads who love a pun. It will look great displayed on the wall!
Tile Coasters from One Sharp Bunch
Make personalized tile coasters using drawings or artwork that are added to the tiles with Mod Podge.
Rocky Picture Frame from Morena's Corner
Create a rustic picture frame decorated with rocks. Kids can collect small stones and glue them onto a wooden frame, resulting in natural-looking gift.
Comic Book Frame from DIY Candy
Make a fun and colorful picture frame using comic book pages. Kids can cut out their favorite comic book scenes and glue them onto a frame. Perfect for dads who love comics.
Building Memories with Dad DIY Gift from The Seasoned Mom
This one involves making a custom jar filled with building blocks that have fun activities written on them. Kids can pull out a block each day and do the activity with dad, creating lasting memories.
Father's Day Trophies from Happiness is Homemade
Create a special trophy to celebrate how great your dad is! It’s a fun and meaningful gift that he’ll love.
Handprint Shrinky Dinky Keychains from Crafty Morning
This project uses Shrinky Dinks to create handprint keychains. Kids can decorate the plastic, bake it to shrink, and attach it to a keyring for a unique gift.
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