30 Father's Day DIY Gift Ideas That Kids of All Ages Can Make

Maryn Liles
·6-min read

Nothing says “I love you” quite like a handmade gift from the heart. And when it comes to the best Father's Day gifts, crafts and DIY projects are a great option. Father's Day crafts for toddlers, preschoolers and kids are treasured by dads for years to come.

With Father's Day 2024 landing this weekend, it's time to decide which Father's Day DIY crafts you and your kiddo should make this year, and what you should write in your Father's Day card. 

Related: History of Father's Day 

Whether you're looking for a mess-free Father's Day craft idea for toddlers or a handmade personalized Father's Day gift idea that's easy enough for preschoolers to make, this list of the best Father's Day ideas will help you get going. Because, trust us, these 30 cute Father's Day crafts and DIY gift ideas for kids of all ages are guaranteed to tug at Dad's heartstrings. 

Related: 55 Best Father's Day Quotes

Father's Day Crafts & DIY Ideas

<p>Chica Circle</p><p>A fun and easy craft to create, all you need is glue, fabric and a can to upcycle into a cool pencil holder for Dad. With adult supervision, preschoolers and kids of all ages can participate. Visit <a href="https://club.chicacircle.com/fathers-day-pencil-cup-homemade-gift-idea/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Chica Circle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Chica Circle</a> to learn how!</p>
<p>Practically Functional</p><p>All hands on deck (including dad) for this fun and messy art project from <a href="https://www.practicallyfunctional.com/diy-fathers-day-handprint-craft/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Practically Functional;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Practically Functional</a>! With card stock and a foam roller, show the special guy of the day that you are with him always. Safe and fun for toddlers, preschoolers and kids of all ages.<br><strong><br>Related: <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/50-happy-heavenly-fathers-day-221000139.html" data-ylk="slk:50 'Happy Heavenly Father's Day' Wishes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">50 'Happy Heavenly Father's Day' Wishes</a></strong><br></p>
<p>Rhythms of Play</p><p>Elevate your fridge art gallery with DIY fingerprint glass magnets from <a href="https://rhythmsofplay.com/fingerprint-art-glass-magnets/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Rhythms of Play;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Rhythms of Play</a>. All you need is your little one’s fingerprints and you will have dad and art connoisseur alike exclaiming, “Wow!”<br><strong><br>Related: 25 <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/25-things-write-father-day-022207186.html" data-ylk="slk:Things to Write in Father's Day Card;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">Things to Write in Father's Day Card</a></strong><br></p>
<p>Buggy and Buddy</p><p>A simple Father’s Day craft for preschoolers and kindergarteners from <a href="https://buggyandbuddy.com/fathers-day-craft-tie-shaped-bookmark-using-tear-art/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Buggy and Buddy;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Buggy and Buddy</a> uses tear art to create a fun and thoughtful present for the bookworm dad.</p>
<p>Schooltime Snippets</p><p>All you need is markers and a golf ball for this easy but messy gift for the golfer dad in your life. Read the tutorial on <a href="https://www.schooltimesnippets.com/2017/11/easy-kid-made-gift-colored-golf-balls.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Schooltime Snippets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Schooltime Snippets</a> to learn more about how to make dad’s next round of golf colorful!</p>
<p>I Heart Arts N Crafts</p><p>Who needs a Copenhagen Royal mug when dad can drink out of one of the colorful creations from his little ones? With a porcelain mug, painter’s marker and stickers, <a href="https://www.iheartartsncrafts.com/fathers-day-sharpie-mug-kids-craft/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:I Heart Arts N Crafts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">I Heart Arts N Crafts</a> makes it easy and safe for toddlers, preschoolers and kids of all ages to surprise dad with the perfect cup of coffee.<br><br><strong>Related: </strong><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/45-cute-fathers-day-questions-201000449.html" data-ylk="slk:45 Cute Father's Day Questions to Ask Your Dad and Your Kids;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">45 Cute Father's Day Questions to Ask Your Dad and Your Kids</a></p>
<p>Messy Little Monster</p><p>For the superhero in your life, <a href="https://www.messylittlemonster.com/2015/06/Superhero-handprint-coasters-truprintdads.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Messy Little Monster;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Messy Little Monster</a> has a fun craft idea for the toddler or preschooler who wants to show dad just how super he is!</p>
<p>The Best Ideas for Kids</p><p>Tell dad he’s out of this world with this fun craft from <a href="https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/footprint-rocket/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=714908026_28357596_199818" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Best Ideas for Kids;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Best Ideas for Kids</a>. This Father's Day craft idea is super cute and oh-so-simple!</p>
<p>Crafts by Amanda</p><p>Stay on trend with the superhero fad by making dad his superhero frame. With Mod Podge and comic books, your kindergartener can craft the perfect super gift for their super dad. Find out how on <a href="https://craftsbyamanda.com/comic-craft-decoupage-frame/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Crafts by Amanda;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Crafts by Amanda</a>!</p>
<p>The Soccer Mom Blog</p><p>Did you know that everything you need for salt dough is probably already in your pantry? Show Dad he’s the best with <a href="https://thesoccermomblog.com/salt-dough-picture-frame/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Soccer Mom Blog;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Soccer Mom Blog</a>’s fun, safe and easy craft ideas for toddlers, preschoolers and kids of all ages.</p>
<p>Create Craft Love</p><p>All you need for this colorful Father’s Day gift is salt dough, paint and cookie cutters. Visit <a href="https://www.createcraftlove.com/salt-dough-hand-prints-dads-day-gift/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Create Craft Love;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Create Craft Love</a> for a fun and easy tutorial.</p>
<p>Your Everyday Family</p><p><a href="https://youreverydayfamily.com/fathers-day-popsicle-stick-card/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Your Everyday Family;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Your Everyday Family</a> has found the perfect blend of card and craft for Father’s Day! Let the big guy in your life know how much you love him with this easy Father's Daycraft card for preschoolers and kids of all ages.</p>
<p>Easy Peasy and Fun</p><p>For the #1 dad in the world! All you need is paper, scissors and glue to craft the perfect award from <a href="https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/award-ribbon/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Peasy and Fun;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Easy Peasy and Fun</a>.</p>

Easy Peasy and Fun

For the #1 dad in the world! All you need is paper, scissors and glue to craft the perfect award from Easy Peasy and Fun.

<p>Down Home Inspiration</p><p>The perfect gift for the perfect game of catch partner. <a href="https://www.downhomeinspiration.com/handprint-baseball-keepsake-perfect-fathers-day-perfectly-age-baseball/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Down Home Inspiration;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Down Home Inspiration</a>’s take on baseball memorabilia is a fun activity for you and your tyke of all ages.</p>
<p>Artful Parent</p><p>A fun and messy activity, this paperweight rock idea from <a href="https://artfulparent.com/melted-crayon-rock-art-as-gifts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Artful Parent;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Artful Parent</a> is sure to brighten dad’s office. Pair it with a card that says “You rock, Dad!”</p>
<p>Domestically Blissful</p><p>This all-natural DIY frame idea from <a href="https://domesticallyblissful.com/twig-frame/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Domestically Blissful;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Domestically Blissful</a> gives you the excuse to go on a fun hike with your kid so you can collect the supplies! </p>
<p>Coffee Cups and Crayons</p><p>This hands-on craft from <a href="https://www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/diy-hand-print-fathers-day-t-shirt/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Coffee Cups and Crayons;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Coffee Cups and Crayons</a> is safe and fun for toddlers, preschoolers and kids of all ages. All you need is a T-shirt, paint and little hands.</p>
<p>Morena's Corner</p><p>Another activity that gets you and the little ones out in nature. Show Dad he’s the ‘rock’ star in your life with <a href="https://www.morenascorner.com/2014/06/diy-rocky-picture-frame.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Morena's Corner;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Morena's Corner</a> rock frame.</p>
<p>Kids Craft Room</p><p>Give dad a monster-sized hug with a crafty monster hug Father's Day card idea from <a href="https://kidscraftroom.com/fathers-day-card-monster-hug-card/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Kids Craft Room;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Kids Craft Room</a>. Your little monster will love making it!</p>
<p>Hello, Wonderful</p><p><a href="https://www.hellowonderful.co/post/babys-first-mess-free-painting/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Hello, Wonderful;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Hello, Wonderful</a>’s ingenious idea keeps you and your toddler free from mess, while impressing dad with his piece of art.</p>
<p>Red Ted Art</p><p>Easy and safe, this craft from <a href="https://www.redtedart.com/turtle-handprint-fathers-day-card/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Red Ted Art;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Red Ted Art</a> is perfect for your toddler and preschooler to show dad how much they love him.</p>

Red Ted Art

Easy and safe, this craft from Red Ted Art is perfect for your toddler and preschooler to show dad how much they love him.

<p>The Seasoned Mom</p><p><a href="https://www.theseasonedmom.com/diy-fathers-day-gift-building-memories-dad/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Seasoned Mom;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Seasoned Mom</a>’s take on bonding is to build lasting memories with Lego sets. Fun and easy for kids of all ages, all you need are Legos, jars and a marker.</p>
<p>Glued to My Crafts</p><p>This unique Father’s Day card by <a href="https://www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2014/05/you-are-my-superhero-fathers-day-gift-idea.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Glued to My Crafts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Glued to My Crafts</a> tot- and kid-friendly—all you need is paper and paint!</p>
<p>Project Nursery</p><p>Immortalize your kid’s handprint for dad on a keychain with <a href="https://projectnursery.com/2016/06/diy-handprint-keychain/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Project Nursery;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Project Nursery</a>’s shrinky dink take on handprint art.</p>

Project Nursery

Immortalize your kid’s handprint for dad on a keychain with Project Nursery’s shrinky dink take on handprint art.

<p>Kwerner Design</p><p><a href="http://www.kwernerdesign.com/blog/easy-diy-galaxy-fathers-day-card-made-with-minimal-supplies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Kwerner Design;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Kwerner Design</a>’s take on the Father’s Day card uses minimal materials (paper and paint) while making it safe and fun for your toddler or preschooler to tell dad that he is out of this world.</p>
<p>Emma Owl</p><p>For the polished dad! A suit and tie origami card with a sweet surprise inside from his favorite tyke. Visit <a href="https://emmaowl.com/fathers-day-shirt-origami-card/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Emma Owl;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Emma Owl</a> to learn how to make this DIY card.</p>
<p>Powerful Mothering</p><p>This preschool craft will make all the other dads at the office jealous. Get step-by-step instructions for how to make <a href="https://www.powerfulmothering.com/fathers-day-preschool-craft/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Powerful Mothering;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Powerful Mothering</a>’s rock paperweight DIY here.</p>
<p>A Crafty Concept</p><p>Whether this becomes a pencil holder or dad’s favorite new mug, this idea from <a href="https://www.acraftyconcept.com/diy-handprint-mug-fathers-day-gift/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:A Crafty Concept;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">A Crafty Concept</a> uses your little one’s handprint, a mug and markers to create the perfect gift for dad! On the back, it says “Dad, you are so HAND-some!”</p>
<p>The Crazy Outdoor Mama</p><p>This cute and easy footprint card from <a href="https://www.thecrazyoutdoormama.com/footprint-fathers-day-kids-craft/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Crazy Outdoor Mama;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Crazy Outdoor Mama</a> is fun for all the little explorers in dad’s life.</p>
<p>Eighteen25</p><p><a href="https://eighteen25.com/popsicle-stick-frames/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Eighteen25;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Eighteen25</a>’s classic take on a popsicle frame will keep your little one busy and will make a great addition to dad’s office.</p>

Eighteen25

Eighteen25’s classic take on a popsicle frame will keep your little one busy and will make a great addition to dad’s office.

Next up, take a look at these 50 Fun Ideas to Celebrate Father's Day to honor that special man in your laugh. 

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