All dads — even the one who claims to be Mr. Tough Guy — love a Father’s Day gift that tugs at his heartstrings. Since it can be tough to find a store-bought option that has just the right amount of practicality, personalization and heart, try your hand at making one of these DIY Father’s Day gifts this year. These homemade gift ideas vary in skill level, but most of them are easy enough for toddlers and kids to make (with mom’s supervision, of course).
Many of these DIYs highlight everything your #1 guy loves most: manning the grill, cracking open a cold one with his buddies and going on adventures with his family. While we made sure to find ideas that he can actually use in his day-to-day life (say, a new spatula and apron for grilling), there’s also so much room for you and your kids to get personal. Add heart to any of these handmade gifts by writing a heartfelt message, incorporating your family’s best photos or attaching a homemade Father’s Day card. Even if the final product doesn’t look exactly like the photo shown here (ah, expectations vs. reality), there’s no doubt that he’ll cherish this present for years to come.
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Homemade Grilling Apron
Give kids a range of fabric markers and paints to choose from, and then watch as they turn a plain white apron into something special for your family’s grill master.
Get the tutorial at Country Living »
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Kid’s Artwork Koozie
You’ll also rely on your kid’s help for this DIY: Ask them to draw a picture of their dad on a piece of craft foam, which you’ll later wrap around a beer can like a koozie.
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Personalized Spatula
He takes so much pride in being the chosen one to man the grill, so it’s only fitting that he has a custom burger, hot dog and veggie flipper. Let the kids paint a special message — #1 Dad, Best Dad Ever, you name it — on its wooden handle.
Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou »
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Monster Trail Mix
Make his movie snack (or anytime snack, really) fit for the holiday by affixing a custom label from dad’s own “little monsters.” And if you can’t make it to the grocery store to buy trail mix, make your own with an assortment of nuts, dried fruit and chocolate.
Get the tutorial at Lil Luna »
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Beer Bouquet
Make a basic six-pack fit for the occasion by dressing each bottle with a paper flower. Since you know he really just wants a case of his favorite beer for Father’s Day…
Get the tutorial at Unoriginal Mom »
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Instagram Picture Frame
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Grill Master Hanging Display
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Building Memories Jar
If they’re willing to give up their LEGOs (a.k.a. their pride and joy), then get your kids involved by having them write down things they’d like to do with dad.
Get the tutorial at The Seasoned Mom »
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Citronella “Man-dles”
For a masculine touch, make homemade candles in paint cans. He’ll appreciate their mosquito-deterring capabilities even more the next time he camps or grills.
Get the tutorial at Hello Glow »
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Geometric Leather Mouse Pad
Give his desk a small makeover with this leather mouse pad. Something to note: You’ll need a rotary cutter for this project, so be careful, will ya?
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates »
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Pour-Over Coffee Stand
Woodworking experience is helpful if you plan on making this coffee contraption, but hey, for the promise of caffeine on the other side, it’s a good time to learn.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought »
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Printable Father’s Day Gift Tags
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