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Father's Day Crafts for Kids: 19 Too-Cute Gift Ideas for Dad

By The Editors of Parents.com
Updated March 18, 2021
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Impress Dad this year with a homemade gift that he'll keep forever. From desk organizers to cute custom magnets, these Father's Day craft ideas for toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids make perfect presents.

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Leather Bracelet

Leather Bracelet Craft
Credit: Jeff Harris
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Leather cording toughens up this simple accessory. Try braiding one in the colors of Dad’s favorite team!

Craft by Taryn Mohrman and Joel Henriques of Made by Joel

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Superhero Cookies

5 Fantastic Fathers cookies and 3 Splat cookies
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Dads can never get enough sweets! Have kids decorate sugar cookies with food toppings so they look like superhero versions of themselves.

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Family Tree

Family Tree Craft
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This desk topper is a quirky way to display family pics—and half the fun is taking the photographs!

Craft by Taryn Mohrman and Joel Henriques of Made by Joel

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Do (Or Not!) Disturb Door Hanger

Do Not Disturb Door Craft
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Does Daddy want to nap — or is he ready to play, play, play? No more confusion with this door hanger Father's Day craft!

Craft by Taryn Mohrman and Joel Henriques of Made by Joel

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Heartfelt Award

Heartfelt Award
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This trophy magnet may be small, but it holds big sentiments for Dad. To make it, cut two identical trophy cup shapes from gold felt. Bend two 3-inch pieces of gold pipe cleaner into cup handles. Use tacky glue to sandwich the ends of the handles between the felt shapes. Place the trophy between two pieces of wax paper and set a book on top. Let the trophy dry overnight. Write a message on the felt with black dimensional fabric paint. When the paint's dry, add a self-adhesive magnet to the back.

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Fish Windsock

Foam Fish Windsock
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Make a colorful fish windsock that Dad can hang from the porch to remind him of his last fishing trip. Start with a large sheet of craft foam for your windsock base; play with cut pieces of colorful foam to create fish patterns to decorate it. Glue the fish shapes to the large sheet. Roll the large sheet and staple the ends together. Attach ribbons in various colors and lengths at the bottom, and add one ribbon at the top to hang the windsock.

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Sign of Affection

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Skip the traditional greeting card, and try constructing this Fathers Day craft for preschoolers instead. Dad will love the special sign made from poster board, glue, and painted pieces of pasta!

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Men's 'Shroom

Men's 'Shroom
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Give your fun guy a homemade container filled with treats and tagged with a so-bad-it's-good pun.

Start by choosing a small, narrow jar. Cover the lid with colored modeling material. (We used Model Magic to make the caps of our Men's 'Shrooms. If you use an uncolored material, such as Paperclay, simply paint the cap after it's dry.) Sculpt it into a domed mushroom-cap shape. Roll white modeling material into small balls, flatten them into dots, and press them onto the mushroom. Let the cap harden (one to two days) before screwing the lid onto the jar.

Fill the jar with candy and attach a card that reads, "Dad, you're a real fungi!" You better believe that this Father's Day craft is one to remember!

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Desk Organizer for Dad

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Credit: Heather Weston
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Help Dad sort office supplies in style with this neat desk organizer made with aluminum cans.

Watch the video here for extra crafting tips!

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Lollypapas

Lollypapas
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This Father's Day, surprise Dad with a personalized cookie pop made from Nilla Wafers and a chocolate filling.

To make it, microwave 2 tablespoons chocolate chips according to the package directions. Use a spoon to spread about a teaspoon of the chocolate on the back of a Nilla Wafer. Center a lollipop stick (available at craft stores) in the chocolate, then place another cookie on top. Let the chocolate set.

Mold and snip fruit chews and soft candy (we used Tootsie Roll Midgees, Tootsie Fruit Rolls, and spice drops) to make hair and other features. If needed, reheat the remaining chocolate in 10-second bursts until it's melted, then transfer it to a plastic sandwich bag. Snip off a corner of the bag, then pipe on the chocolate to attach the candy pieces and white confetti sprinkle eyes.

Use a black edible food marker to draw pupils and other details. Finish by taping a card stock shirt to the lollipop stick.

Idea by Lindsay Ann Morton

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Shiny Snake Craft

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You can even make Fathers Day arts and crafts from materials lying around the house—like the neckties he no longer uses! Raid Dad's closet, then surprise him with a super shiny snake made from one of them.

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Kid-Crafted Crown

Dads Rule!
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Make Dad feel like a king for the day by crafting him a custom crown out of cardstock and chipboard letters.

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Fathers and Sons Photo Keepsake

Fathers and Sons
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Get three generations together in one picture with this creative craft. Take a photo of your son's paternal grandfather and print it at letter size. Take a photo of your son's father holding the print. Print the second photo. Take a picture of your son holding that image, then print it out and frame it.

Here's a tip: Photograph your subjects in a well-lit place against a plain background. Print out the photos to be as large as possible, leaving a white border.

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Clay Catchall

Clay dish
Credit: Lucy Schaeffer

Decorate Dad's dresser with a clay dish that doubles as a catchall for his coins.

What You'll Need: White air-dry clay, wax paper, small rolling pin, water, cooking oil, non-washable ink pad, rubber letter stamps or chipboard letters, cotton swab

What to Do: Knead a piece of clay for a few seconds, then flatten it on wax paper and roll it out so it's ⅛-inch thick. To smooth the surface of the clay, wipe a little water on top and let it sit for about ten minutes. Use your finger to apply a thin film of cooking oil to the surface that you're going to stamp. Ink your stamp and press it into the wet clay. Use a cotton swab to clean up any undesired impressions or excess oil. Mold the edges up to create a bowl or dish and let it dry for two to three days on wax paper.

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Garden Markers

Foam Garden Stakes
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Looking for a Father's Day craft for a green-thumbed dad? Have kids make garden stakes from craft foam and popsicle sticks!

Simply cut out a mix of craft-foam fruits and vegetables. Glue the shapes onto wooden craft sticks and let dry, then plant these adorable markers in Dad's garden.

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Personalized Paperweight

Dad Personalized Paperweight
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Rock, fabric, scissors, and craft! Turn a stone from the yard into a personalized paperweight for Dad using fabric scraps and glue.

What You'll Need: Fabric, scissors, fabric glue, water, smooth rocks or stones, wax paper, felt letter stickers

What to Do: Make a small cut in the end of the fabric and tear strips from it. Cut the strips into manageable pieces and brush watered down glue on the back (coat each piece as you're using it). Adhere the strip of fabric to the rock. Repeat with additional strips, overlapping the edges of the fabric strips. Set aside to dry on wax paper. Once the rock is dry, brush another layer of glue over the top of the rock and let it dry. Embellish with letter stickers, if desired, to complete the Father's Day craft for kids.

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Race Track T-Shirt

Father's Day Race You Back Tshirt Craft
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Dad wins with this Father's Day gift that lets him relax as the kids play. To make it, place cardboard inside a pre-washed T-shirt to keep the paint from seeping through. On the back of the shirt, paint a racetrack with fabric paint and a foam brush. Let it dry. Draw the outline of the grandstand with black fabric marker, then use a cotton swab to add dots of paint for the spectators' heads. Paint a wide yellow stripe for the start-finish line and let it dry. Use the marker to draw a checkered pattern on the stripe and a dashed line on the road. Set the paint according to the package's directions.

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Pom-Pom Pals

Pom-Pom Pall Craft
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Give Dad a furry friend to keep him company while he's at work. He'll love the adorable Father's Day craft for kids!

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Cookie Coupons for Dad

Father's Day Cookies
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Looking for a tasty Father's Day gift? Use edible markers to turn classic sandwich cookies into coupons for free hugs and kisses.

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