50+ Easy DIY Father’s Day Gifts For Kids To Make Dad

Forget store-bought socks or boring work ties, let your kids take the creative lead with some DIY Father’s Day gifts made straight from the heart (with perhaps a dusting of glue and glitter too!). 

Whether Dad is a superhero, snack-sharer, or bedtime storyteller, these kid-friendly Father’s Day crafts and DIY gifts are the perfect way for little ones to say, “You’re the best, Dad!” 

From handprint crafts toddlers can create to simple homemade gifts bigger kids can tackle, these sweet ideas are full of charm, personality, and kid-made love. Get ready for big smiles and maybe even a happy tear or two!

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Handmade Photo Father’s Day Gifts From Kids

Here are some gorgeous DIY cards and homemade gifts for Father’s Day the kids can make, personalised with their photo. They’ll make the cutest keepsakes!

Blowing Kisses Fathers Day Card & Gift

This sweet Fathers Day card features your child blowing Dad some kisses (cutout hearts). If your little one loves to pose, as much as mine do, they’re sure to love making their Dad this cute DIY gift!

If you don’t make this one for Father’s Day, be sure to bookmark this one for Mother’s Day or Valentine’s.

“DAD” Homemade Picture Frame Gift

Why not make Dad a cute photo frame from salt dough. What a lovely Father’s Day craft for kids to make and gift to Dad. He’ll love having it on display at home or work for all to see. 

Visit Soccer Mom Blog for instructions

(If you’re a fan of salt dough crafts, be sure to bookmark this selection of Christmas ornaments for the festive season)

Personalised Favorite Book

This DIY Father’s Day gift idea is so super cute; to take a favorite book that Dad reads with the kids and personalise it to your family. In the example above, Dad has become The Old Man in the book, “This Old Man…” and the children in the book are your own kids.

Simply print some photos of Dad and the kids, cut out the faces and stick over those of the characters in your book of choice.

For all the details see Crayons And Spice

Baseball Pop-Up Father’s Day Card

Got a Dad how's a fan of baseball? He's sure to love this sweet pop-up card, personalised with their little one's photo. A cute DIY photo card and gift that the kids will have fun putting together for Dad.

Visit The Soccer Mom Blog for more

Popsicle Stick Picture Frame Gift

If you have popsicle sticks stashed in your craft box, then why not turn them into colorful picture frame to gift on Dad's special day. The kids can make the frames and then have fun taking pictures and choosing which to use.

Jump to Sustain My Craft Habit for more

Handprint Father’s Day Gifts Ideas

Looking for some DIY Father’s Day gifts from kids using their foot or handprints? Try one of these! Dad is sure to love receiving a craft or gift that incorporates their little one’s prints and kids love turning their handprints into animals and other fun creations.

(Grab some baby-safe paint if you need first.)

Handprint Photo & Note Holder

Use a cut out of your child’s handprint and some clothespins to make a cute photo or note holder. Add some cute photos to clip and you have a simple DIY Father’s Day gift from the kids for 1Dad.

For the full tutorial see B4 And Afters

Father’s Day Framed Footprint Gift (Free Template)

Here's a lovely Father's Day Gift from a tiny tot or baby that is sure to go proudly on display, whether at home or in the office. Simply print the free template and add two of your infant's footprints in a heart shape.

Visit A Daily Dose of Mom for detail instructions

Hand-y Tees World’s Best Dad T-Shirt, X-Large, White

Hand-y Tees World’s Best Dad T-Shirt 

Why not give Dad a DIY personalised T-shirt as a gift. He’s sure to wear it with pride – hopefully not too much embarrassment?! Children will have great fun creating this homemade gift for Father’s Day

Simply buy the t-shirt and paint set (it comes with three different colors) and your kids can add their handprints in the centre of the printed message. 

Click to buy the World’s Best Dad T-Shirt from Hand-y Tees  

Handprint Apron Gift

If Dad loves to grill, then this handprint apron will make a great gift to DIY this Father's Day. A fun arty project that can be put to good use.

Visit On My Kids Plate for instructions

Handprint Rocket Artwork for Father’s Day! 

Preschool kids will love making this cute rocket picture, featuring their own handprints as the flames! A fun Father’s Day gift from kids that will make Dad feel out of this world! 

Go to Red Ted Art for more details

For cute cards featuring your kids prints, check out these handprint birthday card ideas.

Unique Father’s Day Gifts For Kids To Make

Here are some more adorable and creative Father’s Day DIY gifts kids can make for Dad to show their love and appreciation.

Creative Roots Paint Your Own #1 Dad Stepping Stone, Paintable Ceramic 7 in. Stone, Includes 6 Acrylic Paints & Paintbrush, Great Arts and Crafts for Kids Ages 8-12, Father’s Day Gift

No. 1 Dad Stepping Stone Gift

This kids craft is a lovely Father’s Day gift idea for those who want to create a masterpiece with ease. The set includes everything you need to create a lovely stepping stone for their Number 1 Dad!

Click to buy the No. 1 Dad Stone Craft Set

Dad’s Stache Jar Gift With Free Printable

Another craft idea for Fathers, that love chocolates. Click the link for the free printable label. A lovely easy homemade gift for little ones to make for Father's Day – the main difficulty will be to refrain the kids from eating the chocolate before they give it to Dad!

Head on to Oh My Creative for more

Candy-Filled Tie Gift

Fill a paper tie with Dad’s favorite sweets for a fun and tasty surprise. A sweet way to show him he’s the “tie” that holds the family together!

Candy-filled tie from wer_makers

Father’s Day Seasoning Mix Jars (Free SVG file)

Why not whip up these seasoning mix jars for the master griller in the house? Kids can help with the labelling and then fill them up with Dad's favorite seasoning mix. If Dad loves cooking on the fire, this one is bound to be a favorite Father's Day gift.

Go to Sustain My Craft Habit for the guide

Father’s Day Coupons For Kids To Gift Dad

Print these coupons out for the kids to give Dad – they’ll love treating him and he’ll get some quality time with the kids of his choosing. What a cute DIY Father’s Day gift idea from the kids!

Print the free templates at Learn Grow Aspire

DIY Shrink Plastic Keychain

You can never have too many key rings, right? So why not make one as a functional DIY Father’s Day gift from the kids; Dad is sure to love one that’s been handmade by one of his nearest and dearest.

Find the full tutorial at Crafty Art Ideas

Recycled Paper Seed Bombs

Here’s a cute Father’s Day gift idea for a green fingered Dad. Follow the link below to try this simple art project, which comes complete with a free printable label.

Check out the full tutorial at Play Learn Inspire

HEART-THEMED Fathers Day Gifts

Hearts aren’t only for Moms and Valentine’s! These adorable heart-themed crafts for kids are sure to turn Dad into a softie, so why not get your little ones to make him one this Father’s Day

For supplies and materials for these crafts check out our recommended product list.

Heart Fingerprint Poem Gift (Fee Printable)

The short and sweet message with your kids fingerprints in a heart shape are sure to melt Dad's heart on Father's Day.

Jump to Momhacks101 for more details

DIY Heart String Art For Dad

Here's a fun heart-themed Father's Day activity that will result in some cute artwork, perfect to give as a gift to Dad. Kids will love showing Dad their handiwork and are sure to love banging in the nails!

(If you try this will little one, encourage them to "tap" rather than hit the nail and hold the nail in place to minimise random bruises and a potential lost finger…)

Jump to Lil Tigers for more information

“I Love You” Bookmark Gift

If Dad loves to read, this heart bookmark, made with your kids thumbprints, will make a lovely gift for Fathers Day.

Jump to tutorial from In The Playroom

Yarn Squiggle Heart Art

Dad will be chuffed to receive this colorful heart art – what a fun and adorable gift idea for Father's Day.

(We have plenty more fun arts & crafts activities here.)

Jump to the tutorial at Arty Crafty Kids

More Crafty DIY Fathers Day Gifts From Kids

Even if all Dad wants is quality family time on Father’s Day, he’ll love receiving one of these crafty gifts – a heartfelt, homemade craft from your little one is sure to melt his heart.

Finger Paint Art: “I Love You Daddy”

This “I Love You Daddy” craft uses tape resist technique. Simply use tape to shape the letters on blank canvas or card and then your child can paint any way they like over the top.

You don't even need to use a paintbrush, try finger painting!

Then, allow to dry, remove the tape and, voila, the words are revealed.

Visit Fantabulosity for more details

Diamond Painted Stickers

If you’re looking for some fun DIY Father’s Day gifts from kids a little older that like to get crafty, why not try making some sparkly diamond stickers – all you need to get started is this set from Dot Art.

There are 38 different stickers to make – plenty enough for a cute homemade gift for all the family!

For more details on how to use them, see The Crafty Blog Stalker

Dad Rocks Paperweight Gift

Make this Dad Rocks paperweight with the kids to give to Dad this Father's Day.

Collecting stones and rocks for this project will be a fun activity for outside. For more fun in your backyard or garden, check out these easy outdoor activities.

Visit Crafts by Amanda for instructions

Painted Clay Pots

Here’s a handmade gift for Dad’s that like to garden. He’s sure to appreciate a pretty clay pot made by the fair hands of his little people to start off his veggie seeds in.

Find out how to make these at Mommy Evolution

Marble Painted Father’s Day Card

This unique homemade Father's Day card is made by painting with marbles. It's a type of process art, which we tried a while back with my little ones. They loved watching the marbles roll back and forth and making patterns.

For this simple arty crafty gift and card, you simply use painters tape to mark the text before adding paint and marbles. Once dry, remove to reveal the words.

Head over to Little Ladoo for details

Father’s Day Mug Gift

Using your child's fingerprint, you can make this sweet Father's Day mug. Just add a cute "Daddy and Me" note to finish this adorable keepsake gift.

Visit Crafts by Amanda for details

Dad Rocks Cactus Craft

Paint some rocks to look like cacti because, let’s be honest, Dad probably prefers plants that don’t need watering. A fun little gift to remind him he totally rocks!

Dad rocks cactus craft from thematernalhobbyist

Best Dad Medal Craft

Here’s a cute preschool craft for Father’s Day – to make a medal especially for Dad or Grandpa.

For the full tutorial go to Red Ted Art

Easy DIY Word Canvas Gift For Dad

Here's another simple crafty gift for Dad this Father's Day. Kids will have fun deciding on their message for Dad and then painting and putting the letters together.

Jump to The DIY Nuts for more

Personalised Cushion Gift

Give Dad a comfy pillow with a personal touch—because let’s face it, he’s going to fall asleep on the couch anyway. Might as well make it cute!

Personalised cushion from mericherryla

DIY World’s Best Dad Gift

Here's another "Best Dad" craft – super cute and simple to make. You can personalize the greeting on the front for Dad or Grandpa and fill it up with their favorite treats.

Jump to Drug Store Divas for instructions

Marbled Nail Polish Mugs

Here’s another cute mug gift, this one a slightly more sophisticated design, ideal for older kids to make Dad on Father’s Day.

See the full tutorial at Strength And Sunshine

Father’s Day Tie Craft

Here's another simple and cute handmade gift for the tie-wearing Dad or Grandad.

The idea is to decorate a tie especially for Dad or Grandpa; geometric patterns or safari animals – leave it to the kids to decide!

Visit Kids Activities Blog for more

Father’s Day Wood Burned Artwork

Burn a cute message, picture or trace your child’s hand onto wood for a permanent memento of your child’s love for their special Dad.

Learn how to do this at The Gingerbread House

Dad’s Grilling Plate

Celebrate the king of the grill by customizing a plate just for him! A fun and practical gift to remind him who’s in charge… at least when it comes to BBQ nights.

Dad’s grilling plate from mama.made.fun

COLOR-IN Fathers Day Gifts For Kids (Free Printables)

Looking for simple yet homemade Father’s Day crafts and gifts from kids that love to color? Look no further than one of these free printable color in cards and sheets.

Father’s Day Coloring Pages & Bookmarks {Free Printable}

If Dad likes to read, try this Father's Day printable pack, which includes a set of bookmarks. Simple, cute and useful too.

Head over to Live Laugh Love With Me for details

Free Father’s Day Coloring Pages

There are so many different coloring pages to choose from here, from cute characters, funny quotes and so much more. A simple gift that Dad will love to receive.

Head over to Cendu Param for more details

Dad Write & Color-in Sheets (Free Printable)

Let kids get creative with their words as well as their coloring pencils. These simple coloring sheets will encourage them to say what they love and admire about Dad by completing the sentence above the picture.

This will be a fun one for little ones who are unable to write yet too, you’ll just need to write their answers for them.

Click here to download our free printable

“I have A Hero” Color-in Card (Free Printable)

A simple color-in card with a cute message! Short and simple, with a version for Grandad as well as Dad.

Click here to download our free printable

“All About My Dad/Grandpa” Gifts

There’s nothing better than an “All About My …” questionnaire. They’re always good for a giggle and are quick and easy with one of these cute free printable templates.

‘All About My Daddy’ (FREE PRINTABLE)

Here's a bight and colorful Father's Day questionnaire that everyone will delight in. Prepared to be surprised and perhaps shocked by the responses!

Visit Where the Smiles Have Been for instructions

Personalised Tie Craft (Free Template)

Make Dad a paper tie personalised with all the reason he’s so loved and cherished! Who wouldn’t love that?

Download the free template from This Tiny Blue House

Cut, Stick & Color

Before coloring, choose Dad’s hairstyle, nose and glasses before sticking to the free template. This sweet craft and gift one is sure to bring a giggle or two to the whole family on Father’s Day.

Click here to download our free printable

All About My Dad Or Grandpa

Another “All About My Dad/Grandpa” questionnaire but on this one there’s room to draw a little picture or stick a photo too.

Click here to download our free printable

“Dad Is…” For Preschool Kids

Some simple one word answers to prompt your toddler or preschooler to describe their dad, followed by some fun coloring – an easy DIY Father’s Day gift from the kids.

Click here to download our free printable

Father’s Day Cards For Kids To Make

Homemade cards are one of the sweetest way to show someone you care, so why not get your kids to make one of these cute cards to gift to Dad this Fathers Day. Although some of these may look a tad difficult, they come with free templates.

DIY Doggy Fathers Day Card

If Dad loves dogs, try this cute Father's Day dog card. With a free template and some simple supplies, the kids are sure to have fun making this card.

Visit The Inspiration Edit for instructions

Football Dad Card (Free Template)

This Father's Day Card is perfect for football fans. Simply download and print the free template, grab some construction paper and a stick of glue.

Visit Crafting Jeannie for details

Dad Superhero Card

For a super easy card for a superhero dad, try this free printable. All you need to do is print and have your child add a few words about their Dad to the speech bubbles.

Download our free printable here

DIY Father’s Day Tie Card (Free Template)

I love this shirt and tie card – it's so simple and effective! Kids can get creative or try to copy the pattern of Dad's favorite tie.

Go to Honey and Lime for details

“Nailed it” Father’s Day Card

Unlike the heart string art above, this hammer and nails crafts, doesn't involve actually using a hammer or nails! So this one is possibly more suitable for a toddler to make for Dad this Father's day. Let them paint, then write on the sweet message and voila, a simple DIY gift for Dad.

Visit Made in a Pinch for details

FREE Printable Father’s Day 3D Monkey Card

Another easy Father's Day card that Dad will love receiving; isn't the message adorable? Thanks to the free template and a video tutorial it won't take long to make either.

Go to Swag Grabber for more details.

Nuts & Bolts Father’s Day Card for the DIY Dad

If Dad likes to tinker in his man cave, the's sure to have plenty of nuts and bolts spare for this little crafty project and kids will love making this card for their DIY loving dad!

Go to Red Tad Art for more details

DIY Toolbox Card for Father’s Day

Dad's can fix anything, right? Whether he's handy around the house or not, this card is a way of telling Dad that he's a big help with day-to-day problems.

Go to Only Passionate Curiosity for more details

For more fun kids crafts…

Father’s Day activities here:

• Free “Coolest Dad” Color-In Card for Father’s Day
• Free Father’s Day Handprint Craft Templates
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• 41 Easy Father’s Day Crafts for Little Kids
• 35+ Adorable Handprint Father’s Day Gifts & Ideas
• “I Have A Hero…” – Dad Writing Worksheet For Father’s Day

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