Got a grandpa who’s impossible to buy for?
Or a grandad that says he doesn’t want anything? Or has everything?
My father (grandpa to my kids) absolutely hates being given something just for the sake of it.
The only thing he really appreciates is something the kids have made, specially for him.
A little handprint keepsake or a personalised card. Something the kids put their time and effort into.
That’s the stuff that ends up on the mantelpiece for years.
A handmade gift from little ones gets even the most stoic of grandpas every single time.
In this list of Father’s Day gifts for grandpa you’ll find simple ideas, easy enough to make with toddler, preschoolers as well as some trickier ideas for bigger kids.
Pick one and prepare for grandpa to insist it’s going straight on the wall!
Keepsake Gifts for Grandpa From Grandkids
These DIY grandpa Father’s Day gifts are the kind he’ll keep on display for years.
Simple to make, but genuinely sentimental — these grandpa gifts will mean more than anything you could buy in a shop.
Heart String Art
Kids who love a hammer — so, most of them — are going to love this one.
Encourage them to tap rather than whack the nail, and definitely hold it in place. Joking aside, this needs careful supervision!
All you need are nails, wood and rubber bands. Simple materials, but the end result is something Grandpa will love to display.
Get the instructions at Lil Tigers
Salt Dough Handprint Bowl
Cute AND practical — a little bowl for Grandpa to keep his bits and bobs in.
Keys, coins, small screws and whatever else he’s managed to accumulate in his pockets… this handprint bowl will be put to good use. And he’ll smile every time he looks at it.
Jump over to Messy Little Monster for details
Best Grandpa Medal Craft
A paper plate, some ribbon, and a few crayons or markers — that’s really all you need to make Grandpa his very own Best Grandpa medal.
A wonderfully easy Father’s Day craft for preschool kids and a gift Dad will wear with unironic pride (at least for the day).
For the full tutorial go to Red Ted Art
DIY World’s Best Grandpa Trophy
Super cute. Super simple. Simply edit the front to say Grandpa instead of Dad.
Fill it with his favourite treats and you’ve got a handmade grandpa gift that’s equal parts funny and sweet. No plastic cups? Try an empty toilet roll painted gold — works a treat!
Jump to Drug Store Divas for instructions
Father’s Day Tie Craft
If Grandpa still loves to wear a tie (old habits die hard, right?) then this tie craft could be just the thing.
The grandkids will love decorating it especially for Grandpa — they can get creative or try and copy his favourite one. Such a simple Father’s Day craft that grandpa is sure to love.
Visit Kids Activities Blog for more
Handprint Grill Apron
If Grandpa loves to grill, this handprint apron will be an absolute winner.
It’s a practical and personalised DIY grandpa Father’s Day gift that will get used — every BBQ, every summer!
Visit On My Kids Plate for instructions
Salt Dough Handprint Frame
A double whammy of personalisation — your child’s handprint in salt dough, plus space for their photo.
This gorgeous handmade grandpa gift is a must to display! Whether at home or on Grandpa’s desk. A beautiful keepsake that captures this exact moment in time.
Visit Messy Little Monster for details
Fingerprint Coffee Cup for Dad or Grandpa
A personalised coffee cup made with your little one’s fingerprints — one Grandpa will use every single day. What a lovely idea!
Instead of “Daddy” simply write Grandpa, Pops or whatever you choose.
Visit Crafts by Amanda for details
Thumbprint Heart Bookmark
For the Grandpa who’s always got a book on the go, this thumbprint heart bookmark is a simple and lovely homemade gift.
Quick to make, easy enough for toddlers with a little help, and genuinely useful. Sometimes the simplest ideas really are the best.
Jump to In The Playroom for the tutorial
Handprint & Footprint Gifts for Grandpa
Handprint and footprint crafts make the most wonderful grandpa Father’s Day gifts — little ones grow so fast, and these are a simple way to capture a moment in time.
They’re worth that little bit of extra effort (and mess?) – promise!
Heart Handprint Canvas
Two little handprints make a heart — and that’s all Grandpa really needs to know.
This canvas makes a gorgeous keepsake gift and looks lovely framed or hung on a wall. It’s also a perfect project for siblings to make together, with each child adding their own print.
Jump over to Burlap and Blue for instructions
Popa Bear Handprint Craft (Free Template)
Download the free Poppa Bear template, grab some baby-safe paint, and let those little hands do the work. The result is a frame-worthy piece of artwork that any Grandpa would be proud to display.
It works beautifully for babies and toddlers — a gift that’ll get more precious with every passing year.
Check the free Father’s Day handprint craft templates.
Handprint Poem Printable for Grandpa
A sweet poem printable with space for tiny handprints — there’s a Grandpa version as well as a Dad version.
Frame it and you have a simple, sentimental homemade grandpa gift that’ll be cherished for years.
There are a few options to choose from too, so you could do one per grandchild — a lovely idea if there are siblings!
Visit Simply Full of Delight for the free printables
“I Love You to the Moon and Back” Footprint Template
Paint those little feet and send Grandpa’s heart to space!
This sweet footprint paired with a simple message makes for a gorgeous grandpa Father’s Day gift.
Perfect for babies and young toddlers, and especially lovely as a gift for grandad from his new grandchild.
Download our free printable here
Handprint Flower Pot
For the Grandpa who loves his garden, this one is perfect.
Decorate a plain clay pot with the kids’ handprints, add some doodles and patterns, and you’ve got a practical, personalised gift he’ll enjoy using — and that’ll brighten up his garden all summer long.
Jump over to Where the Smiles Have Been for instructions
World’s Best Grandpa Handprint Trophy (Free Template)
A trophy made from your little one’s handprint? That’s a win already.
Just paint those tiny hands, press onto the template, and turn it into a one-of-a-kind “World’s Best Grandpa” award. It’s simple, a little messy (of course), and guaranteed to make Grandpa smile.
Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, and a lovely keepsake he’ll proudly show off long after Father’s Day is over.
Download the free template here
Cards & Printables for Grandpa
Not every grandpa gift for Father’s Day needs to be a big project. Sometimes a heartfelt, handmade card or a sweet printable is all it takes — especially when it comes with a grandchild’s handwriting (or enthusiastic scribble) inside.
Here are a selection of easy homemade cards and free printable templates, free to download and easy enough for toddlers and preschoolers to have fun with.
“I Have A Hero” Colour-In Card for Grandpa
These sweet colour-your-own cards come in a Grandpa version as well as a Dad version — why not do one for each?
Kids colour in the card, add a few words if they can, and it’s done. Simple, free, and genuinely touching.
Download our free printable here
Blowing Heart Kisses Card
This one is just lovely — your little one blowing Grandpa some heart kisses, printed and turned into a card he’ll never throw away.
The trickiest part is getting a good photo, but if your kid loves the camera, you’re already halfway there.
Print, cut out, stick to cardstock and add the hearts. Simple as that.
Grandpa Bear Handprint Card (Free Template)
A free template, step-by-step instructions, and an excuse to cover small hands in paint — what’s not to love?
Little handprints get transformed into an adorable bear, and Grandpa will feel “beary” special receiving it.
Get the free template at A Little Pinch of Perfect
Create-a-Grandpa: Cut, Stick & Colour Activity
This one is part card, part craft, and all fun.
Kids mix and match facial features to build their own version of grandpa — hairstyle, nose, glasses and all — then colour it in. Guaranteed giggles all round, and grandpa will love seeing how the grandkids have “designed” him.
Click here to download our free printable
All About My Grandpa Printable
A questionnaire where the grandkids answer questions all about grandpa — if they’re too young to write you can just with their answers written down for them .
These are always good for a giggle and make a lovely personalised keepsake gift. There’s even space to draw a little picture or stick a photo on.
Click here to download our free printable
Nuts & Bolts Card for the DIY Grandpa
For the Grandpa who loves tinkering in his garage or shed, this one is spot on.
Use actual nuts and bolts from to create anique piece of artwork for Father’s Day — the kids will love the process, and grandpa will love that they raided his supplies to make it!
Go to Red Ted Art for more details
Which of These Grandpa Father’s Day Gifts Will You Try?
Whether you go for a handprint keepsake he’ll display with pride, a sweet printable he’ll want to frame, or a DIY gift he can put to practical use — grandpa is going to be one very happy man on Father’s Day.
Don’t forget to leave a comment below and let us know which one you’re going to try!
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