Homemade Father’s Day gifts are always the sweetest to receive — even if they’re a little wonky around the edges! Here are 10 funky Father’s Day crafts your child can help make that any dad would be thrilled to get.
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Funky Father’s Day Crafts
What could be better than giving Dad a unique gift made by his own children? Here are ten fun, funky craft ideas to suit all ages — most use things you’ll already have at home.
#1. Father’s Day Rosette
This easy Father’s Day rosette is a lovely way to let Dad (and everyone else) know he’s the best. It’s a simple craft that works for children of all ages.
You can make it as colourful as you like and decorate it however you please — and aside from a bit of glue, the whole thing can be made from recycled materials you have lying around the house.
#2. Salt Dough DAD Magnets
Image courtesy of Crafts by Amanda
This is a lovely project from CraftsbyAmanda.com:
- Mix together a simple salt dough
- Cut out “DAD” or Dad’s name
- Bake until firm
- Decorate!
You’ll find more great Father’s Day craft ideas on CraftsbyAmanda.com.
#3. Best Dad I Ever Saw
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This sweet and simple idea from Easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com uses a paper plate and a saw cut from construction paper to make a “Best Dad I Ever Saw” card.
You could swap the saw for one of Dad’s other favourite things — a fishing rod, a football, a guitar, whatever fits!
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#4. Handprint Father’s Day Card
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We love this easy handprint Father’s Day card from sassydealz.com.
All you need is paper, glue, a marker and the kids’ hands — perfect for younger children. The message is lovely too: “It takes a big heart to hold a small hand.” Dad will love this.
There are lots of other great homemade card ideas on sassydealz.com, including this monkey fingerprint card.
#5. Candy Filled Tie Pots
Image courtesy of Make It Love It
“Sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey.”
Here’s a lovely Father’s Day craft from www.makeit-loveit.com, ideal for the dad who’s always in a tie!
Using terracotta pots and handmade paper ties (little flags work well too), then filled with sweets, these candy-filled tie pots are sure to hit the sweet spot.
#6. Tee-rrific Dad Jar
Image courtesy of Kmckaydesigns
For the golf-mad dad, this idea from Kmckaydesigns.com might be just the ticket.
Turn an old jar into a fun golf tee jar, filling it with golf tees that have little messages written on the side of each one. Finish with a nice message on a circle sticker stuck to the front.
#7. I Love You This Much
Image courtesy of Day In My Life
This “I Love You This Much” card from tiffkeetch.blogspot.com is adorable, with trace-around hands joined in a concertina fold.
It’s a lovely craft for younger kids especially.
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#8. Dad Rocks Paperweight
Image courtesy of OurFamilyWorld
We love the simplicity of this Dad Rocks paperweight from OurFamilyWorld — what dad wouldn’t love a paperweight made by his own kids?
Choose a rock heavy enough to hold down paper and give it a good clean. Paint it with acrylic paint, letting the kids get as creative as they like, then add a thin layer of glitter glue. Once dry, write “Dad Rocks” on it and finish with an acrylic sealer spray.
#9. I Love My Dad Annual Father’s Day Craft
This is a lovely, low-effort Father’s Day gift idea. Print off our free downloadable “I Love My Dad” sheet and get the kids to fill it in. Their answers will be personal and meaningful to Dad and are sure to bring a smile to his face.
Have the kids make their own homemade card and tuck the sheet inside. It’s worth keeping the sheets from year to year, too — it’s lovely to look back and see how the answers change as the kids grow. Expect some cute answers!
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#10. Printable Father’s Day Labels
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These printable Father’s Day labels in chalkboard style from lia griffiths are so cute. There’s a good range to choose from — beer & wine, sweets, BBQ king, homemade sauces and pickles, and more.
The set also includes round two-inch jar lid labels, coaster labels and a hanging tag, so get the kids baking or making some homemade treats and finish them off with these labels for a lovely final touch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages are these Father’s Day crafts suitable for?
There’s something here for every age. Handprint cards and the “I Love You This Much” card work well for toddlers and young children, while the salt dough magnets, tie pots and paperweight suit older kids who can manage a few more steps with a little help.
Do I need special craft supplies to get started?
Not really — most of these crafts use things you’ll already have at home, like paper, glue, paint and recycled containers. A few, like the salt dough magnets or terracotta tie pots, need one or two extra bits from a craft shop or supermarket.
What’s the easiest craft for a last-minute Father’s Day gift?
The handprint card or the “Best Dad I Ever Saw” paper plate card are both quick to put together and only need paper, glue and a marker — perfect if you’re short on time.
Can very young children take part in these crafts?
Yes. Handprint and fingerprint-based crafts are especially good for toddlers and preschoolers, since an adult can do most of the prep and the child just adds their handprint or decoration.
Can we make more than one of these as a set?
Absolutely — many families like to pair a card with a small handmade gift, such as the tie pots or the golf tee jar, for a more complete Father’s Day surprise.
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