Surprisingly Easy DIY Fathers Day Crafts For Kids To Make For Dad
Looking for simple, heartwarming Father’s Day gift ideas from kids that won’t require expert crafting skills or take up hours of time?
These DIY Father’s Day crafts are adorable, easy to make, and perfect for all ages - from toddlers and preschoolers to bigger kids and even babies!
Plus, if you're also looking for Father's Day activities and crafts to do with Dad on Father’s Day, this list of creative Father's Day crafts is full of inspiration for that too!
Here are some of our favorite Father’s Day crafts for kids, packed with easy Father’s Day gifts to DIY, Father’s Day art, and homemade keepsakes to make Dad smile!
1. Reasons You’re The Best Dad Artwork
One of the easiest meaningful Father’s Day crafts - either create with a pen and paper or, for a more professional look, use our printable Reasons You’re The Best Dad printable template and help your child edit the reasons they love Dad before printing out. This is a great Father’s Day gift from a toddler to DIY as well as being a great Father’s Day craft for older kids too!
💡 Tip: Pop it in a picture frame to make a really special gift!
2. Daddy & Me Photo Frame
Use a simple wooden or cardboard frame (store-bought or DIY) that can be decorated with paint or stickers. Then add a sweet photo of Dad and child together to make a wonderful Father’s Day gift that they can treasure!
3. “I Love You Because…” Jar
Fill a jar with little notes that start with "I love you because..." Ask your child come up with heartfelt (or hilarious!) reasons. This easy Father’s Day craft doubles as a daily reminder of just how loved Dad is!
4. Dad & Me Scrapbook
Use a notebook, glue, and printed photos to help your child create a mini scrapbook about their favorite moments with Dad. This makes a sweet Father’s Day homemade gift from kids of all ages!
💡 Try making it an ongoing tradition - add pages every year!
5. All About My Dad Questionnaire
This classic Father’s Day activity never gets old. Your child answers fun things like “1 word to describe Dad” and “Dad’s favorite thing to say is…” It’s a funny, adorable, and truly personalized gift all in one.
📄 Grab an All About My Dad worksheet in our Etsy shop to create yours!
6. Dad’s Storytime Bookmark
Create a simple bookmark with a special photo and decorate with sweet messages like “One more chapter, please!” or “Read to me, Dad!” Then pop it into Dad’s favorite book to read to your little one!
7. DIY Coupon Book For Dad
Cut a few small rectangles of cardstock or paper, staple them together, and label each page with a little coupon. Ideas like ‘breakfast in bed’, ‘a nap’, or ‘a cup of coffee’ are all great ones that Dad will likely love.
To make it even easier and quicker, our printable Father’s Day coupons have ready-made vouchers to print, as well as blank ones for you to write on too! Get the Happy Father’s Day coupon book template here, or a coupon book for The Best Dad here.
8. Custom Baby Vest or Bib
Simply get a plain white baby vest or bib and decorate it with fabric markers or iron-on letters. Add fun phrases like “I’m Daddy’s Biggest Fan” or “First Father’s Day 2025”.
This is not only super cute for photos on the day - it’ll also make for a lovely keepsake!
9. DIY Father’s Day Cards
Using simple arts and crafts materials for Father’s Day - construction paper, glue, and markers - kids can make super special Father’s Day cards.
Or grab a Father's Day printable card from our shop for an easy win!
10. Best Dad Ever Crown
Kids can craft a paper crown and decorate it with glitter, stickers, and doodles. Give to Dad on his special day for a fun photo op!
11. Cupcake Cake Topper
Add a quick Happy Father’s Day topper to cupcakes for a sweet finishing touch. This simple Father’s Day activity is super fun and easy for kids to help with.
12. Cookies with Letter Stamps
Use letter stamps to spell “Best Dad Ever” or “Happy Father’s Day” on cookies before baking.
A simple idea for a gift that’s fun, thoughtful, and delicious too!
13. Pancakes in the Shape of ‘I ♥ Dad’
Make a quick pancake batter and create shapes like hearts and letters to spell out a special Father’s Day message. This adorable idea makes breakfast extra special and, to make it a Father’s Day craft for toddlers or older kids, have plenty of fruit and syrup for them to help decorate the plate!
14. Quick DIY Mug for Dad
Decorate a plain mug with ceramic markers and simply bake for 30 minutes and 350 degrees F to set the design. An easy DIY Father’s Day gift kids can have fun creating and Dad will cherish.
These kids Father’s Day crafts for handmade gifts are perfect for all ages - from easy Father’s Day crafts for infants to preschool Father’s Day gifts and more. Whether you’re looking for quick Father’s Day crafts for kids, Father’s Day cards to DIY with preschoolers, or simple homemade gifts for Dad, these crafts for Father’s Day bring smiles without the stress!