Delight the superhero in your life with these easy and fun DIY gifts for Fathers Day! Nothing like a handmade gift to show Dad your love!
Have you ever felt that shopping for men is really hard? With so many men in my family, I’m always stumped when birthdays, anniversaries or other special occasions come around. It also explains why Mother’s Day gifts are a lot easier than Father’s Day gifts!
I’m sure you’ve faced the same problem, so why not try something different this year, like DIY gifts for Fathers Day? We’ve rounded up some easy, budget-friendly and practical gifts that Dad is sure to love, especially when they’re handmade with love!
10 Easy and Fun DIY Gifts for Fathers Day
1. Father’s Day Beaded Keychain
Every adult human has keys to manage, and Dad is one of them! So every time he takes out his keys, let it be a reminder of how much he is loved and appreciated! Kitchen Counter Chronicle shows us how to make this happen with a cute and colorful DIY beaded keychain.
2. DIY Tie Rack
If the Dad in your house wears a lot of ties, this easy DIY from Craftaholics Anonymous would make a great gift! Things like this are hard to find, and when you do find them, they cost a bomb. That’s why we love this idea so much!
3. Father’s Day Photo Frame Gift
How lovely is this photo frame from Making Things is Awesome? It’s our top pick for DIY gifts for Fathers Day for new Dads, as it captures one of the most wonderful moments in their lives.
4. Father’s Day Lego Cuff-links
Got a Dad who’s an AFOL (Adult Fan of Lego)? In that case, look no further for DIY gifts for Fathers Day – this one from Dream A Little Bigger is exactly what you need! You can also make them in a gold finish, if that’s what you prefer.
5. DIY Sharpie Mustache Mugs
It doesn’t matter if the Dad in your home doesn’t have a ‘stache – he’s sure to love these DIY mugs from One Little Project! You can create any design you like on the mugs, of course – doesn’t have to be a mustache.
6. Air Drying Clay Fingerprint Dish
It’s a good idea to empty your pockets once you get home, so that the pants you throw in the laundry don’t end up clanging inside the washing machine. But where do you put the pocket’s contents? Well, in this DIY air drying clay trinket bowl from What Katy Said, of course!
7. Magnet Shirt Bookmarks
We love DIY gifts for Fathers Day that are cute but practical too, don’t you? If you’ve got a Dad who journals, uses a planner or reads a lot of physical books, they’ll enjoy using these magnetic shirt bookmarks from Martha Stewart – simple, but very effective.
8. Pour Painted Rock Paper Weights
Here’s a fun way to add some color to Dad’s life – pour painted paper weights from Happy Hooligans! Now every time he sits at his desk, he’ll look at these and smile!
9. DIY Father’s Day Leather Keychain
If your Dad is the kind who likes it classy and neutral, try making him these leather keychains from Alice and Lois. You can also try adding his initial to a corner with some gold paint – a classy and personalized touch!
10. DIY Coasters with Leather
Here’s another leather project that works well for Father’s Day – coasters from Lindi & Russ! They’re durable and go well with all kinds of decor styles, so Dad will not have an issue using them.
We hope these DIY gifts for Fathers Day have given you some ideas and inspiration about what to make Dad this Father’s Day. We think Dads appreciate gifts that have some utility while also looking good, which is why we’ve chosen the projects in this list. Most of these can be made by kids with some help from adults, so go ahead and make Dad a custom gift this year!
Prerna is the founder, editor and owner of ‘Maa of All Blogs’, one of India’s Top Parenting Blogs. Besides being a certified Ashtanga Yoga instructor, she is also a fashion designer and an economics graduate.
When she’s not busy running her home and business, she ensures she stays active – whether it’s running the half marathon, completing the Oxfam walk or climbing to the Everest base camp. Prerna enjoys wearing all her hats, and she does so in style!
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