Father’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate the amazing dads, stepdads, grandads, and father figures who make life so special. And what better way for children to say “I love you” than with a heartfelt handmade gift?
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or early years setting looking for simple and meaningful Father’s Day gift ideas for kids, we’ve got you covered! These creative makes are perfect for little hands, full of personal touches, and guaranteed to bring a proud smile to Dad’s face.
1. Footprint and Handprint Scrapbook
Capture memories with a personalised scrapbook! Children can decorate the front with handprints or footprints, then fill the inside with drawings, photos, or messages.
🖐️ Top tip: Add dates and age – they grow so fast!
2. Handmade Photo Frames
Decorate a frame and pop in a favourite photo of Dad and their little one—or even a selfie masterpiece drawn by your child! Add a handprint or footprint on the frame itself to make it extra special.
🎨 Creative boost: Use foam shapes, stickers or use pens to jazz it up!
3. Canvas Art with Hand or Footprints
Create a canvas masterpiece using handprints or footprints to form heart shapes, flowers, or even animals (think footprint lions or elephants!). These are lovely display pieces that show off your child’s creativity and thoughtfulness.
🧡 Perfect for: Nurseries, pre-schools or after-school clubs making heartfelt gifts with minimal materials.
4. DIY ‘Best Dad’ Trophy
Because every dad deserves an award! Use cardboard tubes, foil, and gold paint to create a handmade trophy. Children can personalise theirs with “#1 Dad” or “My Hero” and add their name and age for a lovely finishing touch.
🏆 Idea twist: Pop a chocolate treat inside for bonus points!
5. Personalised Wooden Box
A keepsake box makes a lovely personalised gift! Children can decorate a plain wooden box with paint, washi tape, and drawings. It’s ideal for storing Dad’s cufflinks, keys, or notes from his little one.
🪵 Memory tip: Add a small message inside the lid or a photo glued to the bottom for a surprise.
6. Handprinted T-Shirts
Let kids create wearable art! Use fabric paint and stamps, handprints, or footprints to decorate a plain t-shirt with fun phrases like “Super Dad” or “I Love You This Much!”
👕 Craft tip: Use a cardboard insert to stop paint soaking through – and remember to set the paint with an iron if needed!
Why Handmade is Best
These Father’s Day crafts aren’t just gifts—they’re memories in the making. Children love expressing themselves creatively, and dads love receiving something made with care and imagination. It’s a win-win!
Join Us for More Creative Fun!
At The Creation Station, we love helping children create meaningful keepsakes for the special people in their lives. Keep an eye on your local sessions for seasonal workshops or book a fun Father’s Day-themed session for your group or setting.
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