30+ DIY Father's Day Craft Ideas

Looking for a last-minute Father’s Day craft project? Why not make Father’s Day extra special with a quick handmade gift or personalised card that can be treasured for years to come.

Make them a handpainted tie in their favourite colours, download and print one of the modern Father’s Day cards below or try your hand at folding a clever origami shirt.

Easy Father’s Day Crafts.

Who’s ready for Father’s Day? I don’t know about you but I always find it hard to come up with creative gifts for Dads. Store-bought gifts are always nice but nothing makes someone feel more appreciated than a one-of-a-kind gift that’s been made with them in mind. 

I’ve been busy scouring the web and I've got some fantastic and easy craft ideas that are perfect for kids of all ages. There are DIY cards, boxes, printables and gifts you can make for a last-minute Father’s Day gift. And of course, I had to include an origami project, how could I not?

If you’re looking for the best ideas for Father’s Day crafts  I think you’re going to love what I’ve found. These handmade gifts are a great way to show dads just how much they are loved and valued.

Don’t have much time? A lot of these projects are quick and easy to create and don’t take much time to put together. Perfect if you need a last-minute homemade gift.

Related: 25+ Easy Father's Day Card Ideas To Make

Collage of DIY fathers day crafts.

DIY Father’s Day Craft Ideas.

Want to make a Father's Day card? A homemade card is always appreciated. Get your hands on one of these free printables, maybe some colourful construction paper, markers, stickers, and any other crafty embellishments you can find.

Why not have some fun with a paper tie craft? Grab some patterned paper or let the kids decorate plain white paper with markers or crayons. Cut out tie shapes and let their creativity shine by adding designs, stickers, or even family photos. Attach a ribbon or string to the top, and you've got a unique and fun gift that dads will proudly wear!

Encourage the little ones to draw pictures or write messages that show just how much they love their dads. Trust me, these handmade cards will be a great gift that dads will treasure forever!

Or why not capture your child's growth and create a beautiful piece of handprint art at the same time? Start with a printable template or perhaps a large sheet of paper or canvas. Paint your child's hand with different shades of green and have them make handprints on the paper, creating a tree trunk and branches.

Let them add fingerprint leaves in various colours. Write a special Father's Day message at the bottom, and you have a keepsake that dads will cherish forever.

Collage of homemade fathers day crafts.

DIY Father's Day Gifts.

From printable cards to candy cake toppers, and origami shirts to bowtie-shaped gift boxes, these adorable crafts are so much fun to make and the perfect way to put a smile on Dad’s face.

Add a personal touch with printable labels and gift tags for the ‘World’s Greatest Dad’ or make a personalised leather-stamped keyring.

Let's make this Father's Day a truly special day for dads everywhere!

Blue origami shirt with pink origami tie.

Origami Shirt and Tie

Get crafty and make this Origami Shirt and Tie for Dad this Father’s Day. They are quick and easy to fold and only require a couple of sheets of paper.

Father’s Day Handprint Art

If your kids love to get their hands a little dirty they are going to love making this Father’s Day Handprint Art. Hands can make wonderful paint brushes, it’s amazing just how many things you can make with them.

Black paper glasses in the shape of the word 'dad'.

Father’s Day Typography Glasses

Make and wear these geeky typography glasses on Father’s Day.

Father’s Day Photo Frame Craft

Dad will grin from ear to ear when he opens up this adorable Father’s Day photo frame craft. This darling Father’s Day craft is super easy for toddlers and preschoolers to make for Dad, grandpa, or any loved one. 

Can with printable fathers day wrapper on.

Easy Father’s Day Gift Can

Not only is this Father’s Day Gift Can fun to fill and give to that special guy in your life, it’s also crazy easy to make!

Printable Father's Day Cards To Colour

Surprise Dad on his special day with a Free Printable Father's Day Card. These printable colouring cards are an easy and fun way to make a unique and personalised Father's Day card that Dad will treasure.

DIY My Dad Rocks Paperweight

You can make these cute Washi tape tie rock paperweights in no time with the kids! This adorable personalized gift doubles as a great doodling activity, and only requires a couple simple supplies.

Shirt and tie cards being coloured in.

Free Printable Father’s Day Cards To Colour.

Pick from one of three patterns that you can colour and customise with Dad’s favourite colours.

Blue and black gingham bow tie shaped boxes.

Printable Father’s Day Bow Tie Gift Boxes

This year make a bow tie box for your own stylish Dad! It is perfect for small gifts or a bit of candy.

Shrinky Dink Tie Tacks

An easy-to-make gifts for Dad. This one is really funny and can be personalized with photos of your family members. Using a Shrinky Dink Kit, turn the kids into miniature pins and keychains.

Necktie Greeting Card

Create this easy necktie greeting card for dad on Father's day. Printable necktie templates are included for easy crafting.

Bottle with greatest dad gift tag.

Father’s Day Printable Bottle Tags

These Father’s Day printable bottle tags are a fun little gift for Dad! It couldn’t be any easier, just grab Dad’s favorite beverage and add these printable gift tags.

Cupcakes on cupcake stand with best dad ever rosettes on top of each cupcake.

Father’s Day Cupcake Toppers

Let Dad know he’s a real winner with these easy cupcake (or donut, if that’s your dad’s thing) toppers. Print out the template for your kids to colour them in.

Blue and grey felt pennant flags.

Father’s Day Felt Pennants

Is your Dad a big sports fan? This Father’s Day, decorate with these simple felt pennants! If your dad has a favorite team, use felt in the team’s official colours.

4 Father’s Day Handprint Ideas with Free Printables

Use our free printables to create a special handprint gift for Dad. We’ve included four Father’s Day handprint ideas, and also some for Grandpa! Just download the printable and add your handprint for an easy keepsake gift Dad will love.

DIY Father’s Day Sugar Cookies

These cookies are inspired by classic pennant flags and you can write fun messages on them or even the name of Dad’s favourite sports team.

Customisable Father’s Day Portrait

What could be better than a fully customizable Father’s Day portrait in the form of a collage? It’s simple, promotes creativity, and keeps kids busy when it’s just too hot to be outside all afternoon.

Bow tie shaped gift boxes.

Bow Tie Gift Box With Template

A little folding, a little glue, a little decoration, and voila, you’ve got yourself a cute little box to hold a bit of candy.

Gift boxes with popcorn puns on.

Printable Matchbox Pop-Up Cards

Tell your pop how he ranks this Father’s Day with a popcorn-themed matchbox card. Just slide the box open and out pops a message!

Brown kraft paper fathers day cards.

Free Printable Father’s Day Cards

Look no further, if you are looking for free printable Father’s Day Cards you can print at home they’re right here.

Origami bow ties made out of cream and pink patterned paper.

Origami Bow Tie

These easy paper bows are great for quickly dressing up a gift or card.

Printable Happy Fathers Day cards.

Modern Printable Father’s Day Cards

All you have to do is print out your favourite one, grab an envelope and now you won’t have to make a last-minute run for a card on Sunday.

Five bowling shirt shaped gift boxes made out of paper.

Bowling Shirt Origami Treat Boxes

These cute shirt boxes can be filled with sweets, treats or gift cards.

Glass bottle with beard oil label.

DIY Beard Oil

It’s the perfect gift for the bearded fellows in your life, and it makes a nice and easy homemade gift! There’s even a label for your bottle that you can download and print.

Glass jar filled with trail mix with fathers day gift tag tied on.

Snack Mix Recipe and Gift Tag

This simple snack mix is the perfect DIY gift. Download the printable gift tags and jar labels and print them out.

Grey robots shaped cards on pink background.

Paper Robot Father’s Day Card

Get ready for dad and grandpa’s heart to melt when you give them this adorable robot Father’s Day card.

Grey tie with white clouds painted on.

DIY Stenciled Ties

Grab a few plain ties and get ready for a simple makeover with fabric paint and stencils.

Hands holding fathers day coupon book.

Printable Father’s Day Coupons

This coupon book is loaded with coupons to treat him with everything from extra help around the house to more hugs!

Homemade tie and bow tie made out of floral material.

Father’s Day Tie and Bowtie Pattern

Grab some fabric and a sewing machine and make a personalised tie or bowtie using this free pattern.

Leather keyring attached to key.

DIY Stamped Leather Keychain

Make Dad a stylish personalised keyring.

Printable 'Dad' card.

Free Printable Modern Father’s Day Card

Give dad a one-of-a-kind card that he’ll love by printing out one of these modern rad dad cards.

Letter cake topper spelling Dad.

Father;s Day Twizzlers Cake Topper

Go ahead and twist up this super cute cake topper in no time at all with a pack of Twizzlers candy.

Minimal black and white dad is fab printable mini card.

Printable Minimal Father’s Day Cards

If you’re a last minuter like me, these are even more perfect as all you have to do is download, print and cut and you’re good to go.

Paper letters with holes being punched in them.

DIY Father’s Day Banner & Card

Make a card that doubles as a decoration with this colourful garland.

Man wearing origami paper bow tie.

Origami Bowtie For Father’s Day

Make a clever paper bowtie and attach to some ribbon for a cute handmade accessory.

Paper wallet standing open on table.

Father’s Day Wallet Tutorial

Show Dad your appreciation with a handmade paper wallet complete with printable vouchers.

Printable fathers day coupons.

Father's Day Coupon Book

Attach one or two coupons to a Father's Day gift or create a whole coupon book and use it as a sweet stand-alone gift.

Paper rosettes with lollipops attached.

Father’s Day Lollipop Prize Ribbons

These Father’s Day Lolli-POP Prize Ribbons are simple to make, sweet to taste, and include a pun to boot! What more could you want?

Two wooden card cards with the word dad on them.

DIY Wooden Car

Make dad a rad car. These make cute handmade wooden toys that will lead to lots of fun playtime!

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Emma

Hi, I'm Emma. I'm a crafter, blogger and paper enthusiast living in the North West of England.

Gathering Beauty is the place where I share craft tutorials and diy inspiration. I started this blog back in 2013 as a way of sharing all the things I love and make. I share paper crafts, clay crafts, origami, printables and desktop wallpapers as well as the odd crochet and weaving project.