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Father’s Day Crafts for Kids

ByJane & Sonja June 5, 2020July 18, 2026

From card making to rock painting, your kids will enjoy making any one of these thoughtful father’s day crafts that dad will love receiving.

Few things say I love you more on Father’s Day than a thoughtful handmade gift from your little one. So we’re sharing this round up of 20+ amazing Father’s Day crafts for kids to make just in time for the special day.

DIY Father’s Day Gifts He’ll Love

Ever since my daughter was little, I’ve helped her make fun crafts for her dad to give on Father’s Day. With just a little bit of inspiration, she jumps right in to the craft and begins creating with so much excitement, always eager to give her gift as soon as it’s done!

We hope you’re little ones will find this list of fun and creative crafts for Father’s Day inspiring. All posts are full of step by step tutorials and some even have downloadable printables to get them started!

Creative Card Making Ideas

1

Fingerprint Card

Use your child’s fingerprints and picture to make this adorable handmade card.

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2

Father’s Day Fish Card

Use paint and your hands to make this sweet Father’s Day fish card.

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3

Best Dad I Ever Saw

This template is a fun and super easy card to make with your kids.

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4

DAD Card

Experiment with washi tape and choose any style or color to make this colorful DAD card.

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5

3D Father’s Day Card

This fishing card really stands out!

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6

Footprint Card

This footprint craft is perfect for kids of all ages. You can paint your babies feet or make more of a mess with your older kids.

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7

Lion Card

Your kids can practice their scissor cutting skills with this adorable lion card.

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Fun DIY Picture Display

8

Colorful Popsicle Stick Picture Frame

Upcycle popsicle sticks into colorful picture frames for displaying your favourite memories for Dad.

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Rock’n Gifts

9

Rock Paper Weight

Get creative and decorate a rock that Dad can use as a paper weight.

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Upcycled Gift Making

10

Upcycled Gift For Dad

Upcycle jars or cans to make this personalized container that you can use to hold special messages for Dad.

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11

Toilet Paper Roll Treat Holder

Dress up a toilet paper roll to hold treats or goodies for Dad.

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12

Super Hero Spinner

Every child thinks their Dad is a superhero! This is a fun way for kids to show Dad how special he is.

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Paper Crafts with Printables

13

Black Glue Ties

This necktie craft stands out. Make any design or pattern using watercolors and black glue.

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14

All About Dad Printable

Get your kids to fill out these personalized questionnaires about Dad or Grandpa.

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15

Finger Paint Art

This is a fun craft for any age. Get the template and let your kids get creative by using their fingers to paint.

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16

Father’s Day Gift Wrap

Wrap your small present or treat with these sweet super hero gift wraps.

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17

Explosion Box

This explosion box gift is perfect for any Star Wars fan.

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Kitchen Crafts

18

Thumbprint Keychain

This sweet gift for Dad is one that he can carry with him everyday.

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19

Salt Dough Paperweight

Collect stones and use them to decorate this salt dough paperweight.

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20

Father’s Day Cookies

Make homemade cookies or buy some from the store and let your kids decorate them for Dad.

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21

Fingerprint Mug

Make this sweet keepsake for Dad with just a few materials and your fingerprints.

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Enjoy making Father’s Day crafts with your little ones and let us know in the comments, which one of these craft ideas would your child like to make?

More Creative Handmade Gifts for Dad:

Since crafting isn’t just for kids, here are a few good gifts for dad that you can make as well:

Grill Master seasoning mix jars for a Father's Day BBQ — BBQ Seasoning Mix Jars

A picture frame with rocks glued around the frame and text on the glass saying "Dad you're our rock star!" — BBQ Seasoning Mix Jars

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Jane & Sonja

Jane & Sonja are the sisters, moms and lifelong craft addicts behind Sustain My Craft Habit. They hope to delight and inspire their readers through simple tutorials featuring family-friendly crafts, DIY projects and upcycling ideas.

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