Let’s face it, Dad’s are tough to shop for! Whether it’s for Christmas, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, and yes, even Father’s Day. It seems that they either already have it or it’ll be too expensive to buy. Am I right ladies?!
So, what would make a great gift at a more affordable price? What would show Dad how appreciated and loved he is by you and your children this Father’s Day? We know! These 10 child-friendly crafts will surely do the trick!
1. Personalize a Canvas Water Bottle Holder
These DIY Canvas Water Bottle Holders are great for any outdoorsman. Have your children draw or paint pictures on it or write sweet messages to Dad so wherever he goes, he’ll always have a piece of them with him.
2. Color a DIY Compass Bracelets
Got a Dad who loves to hike, camp or even bike ride? These DIY Compass Bracelets are such a cute and thoughtful Father’s Day gift. Your children will have fun coloring this wristband, but they’ll also love the fact that they’re keeping Dad safe too! Daddy will surely appreciate it as well.
3. Sports Picture Frame
Econocrafts has a few DIY picture frame crafts and several supplies where you and your children can get creative and create your own sports theme picture frames. So, whether Daddy is a golf lover, football fanatic, hockey head, and so on, you and your kids can create the perfect sports themed picture frame.
Once you’re done with your masterpiece, place a sentimental picture in it of your children hanging out with Dad. Even better – try to insert a picture of your children that matches the theme!
4. Make a Leather Wristband
I don’t care if your man says he doesn’t wear jewelry. After you and your children make a cool and hip leather bracelet, he’ll never take it off! These metal stamps and permanent markers are awesome ways to fancy up leather wristbands! Please keep in mind though, not all colors show up well on leather.
5. Surprise Him with a Secret Message Puzzle
How fun is this idea?! Write a simple message to Dad with colorful artwork that your kids can enjoy coloring on a plain white puzzle. Break it apart and have Dad put it together on Father’s Day! He’ll love it!
6. DIY Toolbox
This DIY Wooden Toolbox is another creative and useful gift for Dad. BONUS BENEFIT: Your children will learn how to build something.
7. Create & Paint a Wooden iPad Dock
This DIY Wooden Ipad Dock is another great way to get your kids involved in learning how to build something and using their imagination to paint it afterwards. Wherever Dad’s iPad goes, this homemade iPad dock will go with it.
8. Father’s Day T-Shirt
I love this Father’s Day craft idea because you can almost use anything and everything to decorate it. Try tie-dyeing it first, if Dad’s into that! Stencil a Father’s Day themed message like “Happy Father’s Day” or “Best Daddy Ever!” and then have your children write a sweet message to Daddy somewhere on the shirt.
9. DIY Father’s Day Card
A sweet, homemade card from your kids is always memorable. Econocrafts has an array of paper and other supplies for you and your kids to create something special but a favorite of mine is using foam sheets. They come in fun colors, cutting and layering shapes and designs from them is clean, writing on it is easy, and the texture is cool.
10. Mold the Coolest Father’s Day Mug
Does Dad have a favorite coffee mug? He will after your kids mold him one. Mold, bake and paint the coolest Father’s Day mug with oven bake modeling clay.
Whichever Father’s Day craft you decide to do, we hope Dad will love it and you and your children enjoyed creating it too! Happy Father’s Day to all those Dad’s out there!
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Who’s Econocrafts? Econocrafts is a manufacturer of unique and exciting arts and crafts kits and hobby supplies. They sell to Schools, After-School, Camps, Recreation Centers, Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Government Agencies, and crafters all over the world. From the classroom to your home, for a party to a DIY project, Econocrafts has everything you need to keep you creatively entertained.
Written by: Amanda Kearns
Amanda attended Columbia College Chicago where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. She happily accepted a job in the sunshine state of Florida, where she worked for many years blogging, editing, and managing mostly legal content. She now resides in South Carolina with her beautiful son and loving husband.
In her free time, Amanda loves to stay active whether it be at the gym, hiking, or throwing around a baseball. She’s also a big DIYer. In fact, much of the artwork and design elements in her house were created by her and she’s even made some of her own
