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If there’s anyone that appreciates a little sweat equity in a present, it’s definitely going to be Dad. If he’s the guy that taught you how to change a tire, operate a drill, or fix a leaky faucet, he’s also sure to smile after opening a homemade gift. If you’ve got children in your life, we’ve found fun crafts like bottle cap fishing lures and easy-to-make air fresheners that are perfect fodder to make with a son or daughter. Prefer to spend time whipping things up in the kitchen? No matter how you choose to spend the day, these creative DIY Father’s Day gifts are just the ticket to kicking off the holiday in handmade style.
So head to the craft room and get to work! The ideal gift for the dad who loves to spend time outback barbecuing a delicious meal for friends and family. 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. 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.
Paint as desired with acrylic paint. Once dry, seal with satin-finish Mod Podge. Dad will be filled with joy 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. Help dad keep his car 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. Simply personalize, print, punch a few holes, then tie the bunch together with a ribbon and call it a day.
For an easy DIY gift from the kids, let them decorate a spatula for their grill-loving dad with a sweet message. Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou. For the perfect old fashioned, gift Dad these homemade orange bitters that will add a little flavor to his favorite cocktail. Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Remind your dad of all those paper airplanes you made as a kid with this sweet garland idea. Get the tutorial at Studio DIY. Make both the snack tin and the tasty mix that goes inside with just a few easy steps. Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts. Putting these adorable cuff links together with your kids will make for a thoughtful gift from the whole family. Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger. Build a six pack of his favorite craft beers and print off these cute tags for a personalized touch.