Everyone knows that dads are impossible to shop for, so we did the grunt work for you and rounded up some pretty genius finds for Father's Day 2018. Because you can only buy one man so many golf balls.
- Turn Dad,s favorite foods into personalized gifts for Father’s Day. Create your very own retro food labels (or use the pre-designed printables) and stick them over the boring store labels.
- Paint your kids’ hands with craft paint, and have them go to town creating hand print art for Dad.
- Ties are always a great gift for Father’s Day. This year, you can go with the classic gift, but a little bit of crafting makes it stand out from all the rest. Embroider his first or last initial on any store-bought tie, and you’ll give it a whole new look he’ll love.
- Kids love helping Dad wash the car, so create a car wash kit that keeps all his car-washing supplies in one convenient spot. Next time the car needs washing, Dad and the kids will be able to get right to it.
This fun and simple paper coffee cup craft is a perfect gift idea for young kids. Fill it with a handful of lightweight treats or candies for Dad to enjoy on his special day. - Coupons are always a fun gift idea. You and the kids can create a coupon booklet filled with great “deals” for Dad: 100% off a car washfrom the kids, free breakfast in bed from Mom, etc.
- Duct tape is the ultimate tool for the ultimate dad. Create a shiny silver duct tape crown to dress up a batch of Father’s Day cupcakes, a can of soda, a bowl of snacks, or whatever else you and the kids can think of!
- Tokens are a cute idea for Father’s Day, and the kids will have tons of fun coming up with great ideas for actions and favors to add to the tokens. Decorate a tin to put the tokens in, and Dad will be so excited to start cashing them in.
- Turn a simple glass jar into a creative gift for dad. Use decorative paper to make a tie pattern and to decorate the top of the jar. Fill the jar with Dad’s favorite snacks and treats, and present it to him for a happy Father’s Day.
- Landscaping is usually Dad’s job, so a funny lawn mower card is a cute gift idea for the kids to create. Use a printable template, and then have the kids put it together to add their personal touch.
- Keep a trio of cleaned tin cans and turn them into a “Dad” desk organizer. Use paint or decorative paper to color the outside of the cans, and let the kids use their imagination to decorate the tins.
- For the Dad with a sweet tooth, you can make a batch of themed cupcakes. Decorate them using his favorite sport as inspiration.
- A Father’s Day gift basket is something kids will have a lot of fun helping with. Treats and snacks are always a good option, and you can also pick out some men’s accessories, household items, and toiletriesto make it a manlier gift basket for Dad.
- A picture is worth a thousand words, and in this case, “Dad” is the word. Mom can help kids make a “Dad” cutout picture frame that he can proudly display at home or in the office.
- Use decorative paper and twine or ribbons to turn a tin can into a Father’s Day treat. By using a can opener to remove the bottom of a pop-top tin can, you can empty the can, fill it with treats, and replace the bottom so the pop-top lid is intact.
- You need only a handful of household craft items to make the world’s greatest gift for the world’s greatest dad. He’ll feel like the world’s luckiest dad as he wears his homemade wear his homemade medal withpride.
- For new fathers, a newborn’s tiny hands and feet are just about the most precious things in the world. Create a lasting memory and a wonderful Father’s Day present: use craft paint to make Baby’s footprints, and frame the prints for Dad.
- Use acrylic paints to decorate cork coasters or trivets. Painted coasters make a loving gift that Dad will enjoy using at home or at the office.
- Dads love their power tools, so have the kids make up a card in the shape of his favorite tool to tell him how much he means to them.
- Put together a dad-approved care package with everything you need in order to have a family adventure on Father’s Day.
- All kids need a great memory of learning to fly a kite with their dad. Give Dad and the kids the opportunity to share in the memories by crafting a homemade kite to enjoy on Father’s Day.
- Recycle old tin cans, bottle caps, and other household items to create a charming tin can robot. Use magnets to attach the robot’s features, so Dad and kids can play around with the robot’s look.