24 Easy Father’s Day Craft Ideas for Kids to Make

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show Dad you care than with a handmade gift?
These 24 easy Father’s Day crafts all make great handmade gifts that are sure to make dad smile on his special day.
Whether your child is a crafting pro or just starting out, there’s something for everyone on this list. Even toddlers can make most of these crafts with a little help from an adult. From homemade cards to gift bags to DIY picture frames, these crafts are sure to put a smile on Dad’s face.
Many of these crafts even include free printables, maybe them both super easy and nice-looking, even if you’re short on either time and/or design skills. And most of them are made using basic craft supplies like fabric paint, craft sticks, construction paper, and a black marker.
Plus, they’re all made with love, which is the best gift of all.
Personalized Plaque for Fathers Day2-Pocket Papa Pillow and Engraved Spoon
Father's Day Crafts for Toddlers
Black Glue Fathers Day Craft
I still remember how I loved painting with watercolers when I was a little kids. This craft uses water colors, black glue, and the included tie template.
Father’s Day Photo Cube
Create a photo cube for Dad by having kids paint a wood block, then help glue printed photos to each flat side.
Finish off this gift with some letter stickers to spell out a special message for Father's Day.
Homemade Father's Day Gift Idea - #1 Dad Award
Surprise Dad with this paper plate craft for kids. This is the perfect craft if you're looking for a frugal gift idea.
Fathers Day Watermelon Card with Printable Template
Made with craft foam sheets, a printable watermelon template, and googly eyes (which are always fun!), this homemade Father’s Day Card is the perfect way to show Dad that he is ONE IN A MELON!
"Dino-Mite" Dinosaur Father's Day Card
Let Dad know he’s “Dino-Mite” with this adorable kid-made Dinosaur Father’s Day Card.
A free template is included to make it easy to recreate the cute dino.
Father's Day Tie Gift Bag Craft
I like this because it's different than yet another card craft -- this is a homemade gift bag with a tie theme. It makes a great kindergarten classroom activity for the end of the school year.
DIY Father's Day Tomato Card
This card is perfect for the dad who has a vegetable garden or just really enjoys a good salad. Another plus is that, since it's not Dad-specific, you could also easily use it as a Mother's Day card.
Baseball Glove Photo Pop-Up Card
A home-run hit! Dad will LOVE this kid-made baseball glove Father’s Day card. This easy pop-up card is the perfect keepsake for the sports-loving dad.
"You Rock" Fathers Day Frame
Use this free printable to create an adorable Father's Day gift that's so easy, eveb a toddler can make it.
Father's Day Printable Gift
et this free Father’s day Printable to brighten Dad’s day. It is the perfect gift for children to personalize for a great gift.
3D Teddy Bear Card Craft with Photo
Show Papa Bear how much he is loved with this kid-made Teddy Bear Card.
This adorable 3D paper bear craft holds a child’s photo and opens to reveal a sweet message inside
World's #1 Dad Printable Card
Let Dad know that he's Number One in the World with this free printable card. The "world" is decorted with kids' fingerprint for a personalized keepsake.
Popsicle Stick Craft -- Coolest Pop
This popsicle stick craft doubles as both a Father's Day craft and a summer craft. Kids will love decorating it with sequins, gems, and stickers of their choice.
"I Love You Daddy" Finger Paint Art
The secret to this art project is letter stickers! A great outdoor activity that can be adapted for all kinds of holiday and special occasions.
Kid Made Handprint Grill Apron
This DIY handprint BBQ apron gift is perfect Father’s Day, Christmas gift or birthday gift for the Dad -- or Grandpa! -- who likes to grill.
Kids and preschoolers can make this craft themselves, and Dad (or Grandpa) will love looking back on how small the kid’s hands were.
Toddler Finger Painting Activity
Your toddler can enjoy the process of finger painting while making these clever and cute father's day cards.
Super Dad Paper Craft
This Super Dad paper craft is Super Easy, thanks to the included free printable template.
Father's Day Coloring Pages
Sometimes the best gifts are the most simple ones. Print out these free coloring pages and let your child color them for a unique gift that shows Dad just how much he means to your child.
Father's Day Card Idea for Kids
Do people actually still give ties for Father's Day anymore? (I know my husband wears a tie maybe once a year, if even that.)
Regardless of Dad's clothing preferences, this is one tie he's sure to love.
"Dad -- the Fixer of All Things" Craft Card
Instead of the typical fingerprint or handprint art, this card uses a toddler's "armprint" and a side handprint. This card is especially fitting for dads who are handy with tools, but it doesn't have to be limited to that -- all dads "fix" a lot of things!
Handprint Father's Day Card
For this card, you’ll be stamping little painted hands onto white cardstock, then use permanent markers, pom-poms, and googly eyes to make a fish.
This craft works well for very young toddlers through preschool age. A foam paintbrush is optional, but does work better for painting a hand than a regular brush does.
Fathers Day Superhero Handprint Craft
What dad doesn't like to imagine himself as a superhero? Use a child's handprint for the cape and a photo to make dad's superhero image complete.
Fathers Day Finger Painting
Get these printable Father's Day cards and let your toddler get busy finger painting!
There are four different fun designs to choose from.
Printable Cut and Paste Father's Day Cards
Kids can use this free printable to create a customized cards with three items that their dad likes.
This designed for preschool, and first grade, but kids of all ages could use this as a springboard to create a personalized card.