Father's Art and Craft for Kids

Even if Dad says he wants nothing for Father's Day, we just can't resist celebrating our favorite guy in a big way with a hearty Father's Day breakfast in bed followed by a day of fun Father's Day activities. But let's face it—nothing says "I love you" better than a heartfelt, homemade DIY present, card, or keepsake from you and the kids. We've put together a list of the best Father's Day crafts for all ages, from toddlers to elementary aged children to teens, that are sentimental, useful, and just plain sweet.

So your family's crafting skills are, well, limited. No worries! Many of these projects are surprisingly simple to make. From picture frames to puppets, there's something for every skill level. We bet you even have most of the supplies lying around the house already. For the dad who loves an afternoon on the course, there are ideas for customized golf gifts, as well as for the grill master of the house.

We're sure you'll find a perfect idea for all the special dads in your life, including grandfathers and stepdads. What he'll love the most is that these Father's Day crafts come straight from the hearts—and hands—of his biggest fans.

1 Paint Can Bottle Opener

You may already have the tool—a paint can opener—needed to create this craft laying around the house. If not, a quick trip to the local hardware and craft store will get you set up to show dad just how clever, inventive, and crafty you are!

To make: Wrap the stick part of a hardware store paint can opener with oven bake clay, forming the clay into desired shape. Bake according to the package directions. Once cool, paint clay with acrylic paint. Once dry seal with satin finish Mod Podge.

2 #1 Dad Pinch Bowl

Make dad a catch-all dish where he can stash those trinkets you collect together on your outdoor adventures.

To make: Pinch and shape oven-bake clay into a small, shallow dish. Bake according to manufacturers directions. Paint as desired with acrylic paint. Once dry, seal with satin-finish Mod Podge.

3 Drop Cloth Picnic Blanket

Dad will love lounging on this DIY picnic blanket with the family on a lazy Sunday afternoon. And it's super simple—you'll only need a few easy to find supplies to make it!

To make: Wash and iron a desired size hardware store canvas drop cloth. Use fabric paint (or mix fabric paint fixative with acrylic paint per package directions). Tape off desired pattern with painter's tape and paint drop cloth. Allow to dry and head outside.

4 Vintage Map Wall Art

Memorialize a vacation, hiking excursion, rowing adventure, or road trip by outlining the route traversed with ribbon or twine
on a new or vintage map. Hold both options in place on the map with hot-glue.

5 DIY Koozie

Dad will be grinning from ear to ear while sipping cans of his favorite summer chiller out of this DIY drink koozie.

To make: Cut a length of craft foam that is just shorter than a can. Wrap around can and cut the length so that it just overlaps itself. Have kids draw a picture on the foam with fabric markers. Add a piece of velcro to the back to keep it closed.

6 DIY Grilling Apron

This is the ideal gift for the dad who loves to spend time out back barbecuing a delicious meal for friends, family, and especially the crafter of this fun apron.

To make: Use fabric markers or fabric paint and a small paint brush to paint "grill master" and a grill on a plain canvas apron. Once dry, have kids dip their pinky fingers in orange, red, and yellow paint and press onto apron, just above grill grates, to create flames.

7 Clipboard Frames

"Frame" dads favorite art—whether it's family pictures, maps, or naturalist prints—by simply clipping them into clipboards. For a dynamic look, use different size clipboards and an array of colorful twine to hang.

8 DIY Air Fresheners

Help dad keep his car or office smelling fresh with a DIY tree-shaped air freshener. Added bonus—they are made with essential oils so no nasty chemicals involved.

To make: Trace the shape of a wooden Christmas tree ornament on a scrap of fabric twice. Cut out and glue to the front and back of the ornament. Once dry, soak the fabric with dads favorite scent of essential oil (we used cedar). Thread twine through the loop for hanging.

9 Vintage Baking Tin Hanging Planters

The perfect office decoration, these cute hanging planters are made from vintage baking tins (you can also use new).

To make: For the Bundt pan, thread twine through a series of craft bead (making sure they are large enough to not slip through the center hole of the pan), tie a knot in the twine to keep in place. Thread the twine up through the center hole of a small Bundt pan. Add more craft beads on top, for decoration, then tie a loop in the top of the twine for hanging. Fill pan with pebbles, soil, and desired plants.

For the loaf pan, thread craft beads through two separate pieces of twine, tie knots in the twine to keep in place. Thread one piece of twine through each of the holes in the loaf pan handles. Join the twine above the pan and add more craft beads for decorations. Tie the two pieces of twine together at the top for hanging. Fill pan with pebbles, soil, and desired plants.

10 Dad Award Ribbons

Printables make these cute award ribbons for the best Dad you know easy-peasy to create. There's even a blank badge so the kids can write in their own award.

Get the tutorial at Chica and Jo.

11 Building Memories with Dad

Just about all you and the kids need for this clever project are building blocks and an imagination filled with fun things to do with Dad.

Get the tutorial at The Seasoned Mom.

12 Handprint Baseball

Sure to bring a tear to his eye, this adorable craft will forever remind Dad of the precious times he spent playing catch with the kids.

Get the tutorial at Sunny Day Family.

13 Glass Thumbprint Heart Magnets

Kids' thumbprints form the "heart" on these magnets, which are surprisingly simple to make with pre-bought glass gems.

Get the tutorial at Rhythms of Play.

14 Paint-Dipped Golf Tees

Even the youngest members of the family can help make this cool craft, an inventive spin on the long-popular paint-dipping trend.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

15 Personalized Leather Key Chain

You can use leather scraps from previous projects, or an old belt or purse, to help the kids create these cool fobs personalized for their pop.

Get the tutorial at Crafts Unleashed.

16 My Dad "Rocks"

Simple, inexpensive, and loads of fun to create, these rocks can be decorated with portraits of Dad, words that describe him, pictures of the things he loves, or anything else the kids dream up.

Get the tutorial at Our Wabi Sabi Life.

17 Fingerprint Daddy and Me Mug

Your kids' fingerprints are used to make the figures on this mug, which will melt the hearts of every coffee-drinking daddy around.

Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.

18 Faux Grass Pen Holder

The kids will score a hole-in-one with their duffer Dad on Father's Day thanks to this effortless DIY craft even the youngest kids can take a swing at.

Get the tutorial at Organize and Decorate Everything.

19 Canvas "Little Man" Handprint Art

Whether the kids want to represent themselves with their handprint man, or their dad, this craft takes cute to a whole other level.

Get the tutorial at Fun Handprint Art.

20 Back Scratcher

Here's a new take on an old favorite for Father's Day—the kids draw a design in pencil on a wooden back scratcher, and then you use a wood burning tool to make them indelible.

Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.

21 Paper Bag Dad Puppets

Brown paper lunch bags form the basis for these puppets inspired by Dad, which are even more lovable thanks to googly eyes.

Get the tutorial at Our Kid Things.

22 Paper Plate Tie

Give Dad a Father's Day tie he'll adore with this fun paper plate craft, which preschoolers can complete in less than 30 minutes.

Get the tutorial at About A Mom.

23 Kids Art Candy Pot

Your little Michelangelos will get a kick out of making art for Dad on a clay pot, which is an even sweeter gift when you fill it with his favorite candy.

Get the tutorial at Made to be a Momma.

24 DIY Father's Day Journal

Making the journal is just half the fun for the kids. After, they can add pictures, notes, and even handprints memorializing this Father's Day and every one to come!

Get the tutorial at Sew Woodsy.

25 Photo Frame Craft

Frames filled with photos are one of the most popular Father's Day gifts around, but they take on even more meaning when they're handmade by the littles.

Get the tutorial at I Heart Crafty Things .

Jill Gleeson Jill Gleeson is a travel journalist and memoirist based in the Appalachian Mountains of western Pennsylvania who has written for websites and publications including Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, Country Living, Washingtonian, Gothamist, Canadian Traveller, and EDGE Media Network.

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