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

By Tina ยท Modified: Jun 2, 2023 ยท Published: Mar 19, 2023 ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท Leave a Comment

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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.

 

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Father's Day Crafts for Toddlers

1

Black Glue Fathers Day Craft

Photo Credit: www.theinspirationedit.com

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.

2

Fatherโ€™s Day Photo Cube

Photo Credit: www.creativeramblingsblog.com

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.

3

Homemade Father's Day Gift Idea - #1 Dad Award

Photo Credit: www.onecrazymom.com

Surprise Dad with this paper plate craft for kids. This is the perfect craft if you're looking for a frugal gift idea.

4

Fathers Day Watermelon Card with Printable Template

Photo Credit: www.frugalmomeh.com

Made with craft foam sheets, a printable watermelon template, and googly eyes (which are always fun!),ย thisย homemade Fatherโ€™s Day Card is the perfect way to show Dad that he is ONE IN A MELON!

5

Fish Cupcake Liner Craft

Photo Credit: feelingnifty.com

Make this card alongside your curious toddler as they pick each item in this fishing inspired Father's Day card.

Kids get to pick their cupcake liners, googly eyes, pom poms, popsicle sticks, etc. They can help position the items and then have fun gluing them on with kid-friendly glue.

6

"Dino-Mite" Dinosaur Father's Day Card

Photo Credit: thesoccermomblog.com

Let Dad know heโ€™s โ€œDino-Miteโ€ with this adorable kid-made Dinosaur Fatherโ€™s Day Card.

A free template is included to make it easy to recreate the cute dino.

7

Father's Day Tie Gift Bag Craft

Photo Credit: mamaofminis.com

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.

8

DIY Father's Day Tomato Card

Photo Credit: thriftyjinxy.com

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.

9

Baseball Glove Photo Pop-Up Card

Photo Credit: thesoccermomblog.com

A home-run hit! Dad will LOVE this kid-made baseball glove Fatherโ€™s Day card. This easy pop-up card is the perfect keepsake for the sports-loving dad.

10

"You Rock" Fathers Day Picture Frames

Photo Credit: www.hunnyimhomediy.com

Use this free printable to create an adorable Father's Day gift that's so easy, eveb a toddler can make it.

11

Father's Day Printable Gift

Photo Credit: www.onecrazymom.com

et this free Fatherโ€™s day Printable to brighten Dadโ€™s day. It is the perfect gift for children to personalize for a great gift.

12

3D Teddy Bear Card Craft with Photo

Photo Credit: thesoccermomblog.com

Show Papa Bear how much he is loved with this kid-made Teddy Bear Card.

This adorable 3D paper bear craft holds a childโ€™s photo and opens to reveal a sweet message inside

13

World's #1 Dad Printable Card

Photo Credit: onesimpleparty.com

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.

14

Popsicle Stick Craft -- Coolest Pop

Photo Credit: seasidesundays.com

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.

    15

    "I Love You Daddy" Finger Paint Art

    Photo Credit: fantabulosity.com

    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.

    16

    Kid Made Handprint Grill Apron

    Photo Credit: onmykidsplate.com

    This DIY handprint BBQ apron gift is perfect Fatherโ€™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 kidโ€™s hands were.

    17

    Toddler Finger Painting Activity

    Photo Credit: booksandgiggles.com

    Your toddler can enjoy the process of finger painting while making these clever and cute father's day cards.

    18

    Super Dad Paper Craft

    Photo Credit: twincitiesfrugalmom.com

    This Super Dad paper craft is Super Easy, thanks to the included free printable template.

    19

    Father's Day Coloring Pages

    Photo Credit: madeinapinch.com

    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.

    20

    Father's Day Card Idea for Kids

    Photo Credit: mommyevolution.com

    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.

    21

    "Dad -- the Fixer of All Things" Craft Card

    Instead of the typical fingerprint or handprint crafts, 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!

    22

    Handprint Father's Day Card

    Photo Credit: www.toddleratplay.com

    For this card, youโ€™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.

    23

    Fathers Day Superhero Handprint Craft

    Photo Credit: intheplayroom.co.uk

    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.

    24

    Fathers Day Finger Painting

    Photo Credit: www.printablesfairy.com

    Get these printable Father's Day cards and let your toddler get busy finger painting!

    There are four different fun designs to choose from.

     

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