10 Easy & Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts From The Kids

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Looking for extra special and thoughtful Father’s Day gifts? There are many creative and fun Father’s Day crafts and arts that kids can make at home to surprise dad!

Here are some easy yet thoughtful Father’s Day gifts from the kids…

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1. Father’s Day Coupons

Have you made homemade coupons or vouchers before? They work so well for Birthday’s and special occasions such as Father’s Day. They’re perfect as a last minute DIY gift too.

Create a booklet of coupons that your dad can redeem for things like a car wash, a home-cooked meal, or a quiet hour. You can give them as single coupons in an envelope, or staple/hole punch them into a book.

They are easy to make yourself or if you want them to look more professional, purchase a template that you can print at home (and edit online first if you like!).

2. Handprint & Footprint Art Crafts

This is so much fun to do with babies and small children. Use paint to make a footprint or handprint on a piece of paper or card.

This is a lovely way to create a personalized keepsake gift for dad. You can all look back in the years to come and remember how cute their hands and feet were!

Here’s how to get best results:

• Have a practice run or two first
• Use good quality but safe, non-toxic paint which is quite thick, rather than runny
• Use paper or cardstock/thin card
• For hands, place their palms down first (fingers tend to space up automatically this way)
• For feet, ensure the child is standing up
• Add the child’s name and age, so this can be looked back on in future!

There are lots of fun ideas you can use as a template, where the hand or foot becomes part of a design e.g. the legs of an animal’s body. You can even buy a bundle to make dad a selection! Make a card or poster out of it or frame it for an extra special touch.

3. Homemade cards

Kids can use paper, markers, stickers, and other craft supplies to create a unique and special card for their dad. Children of all ages can enjoy making dad a card and decorating it in their own style.

You could use the handprint or footprint idea above or older children can show off their art or joke skills!

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4. All About My Dad Letter

Older children can write an all about my dad letter with all his favourite things to do and their best memories. And you can help little ones with their letters.

The end result will be a gift that dad will cherish, and likely make him really laugh!

5. Personalized Mug

Personalized gifts make us feel special, so consider a bespoke mug as one of your thoughtful Father’s Day gifts.

You can buy a plain white mug and decorate it with paint or markers to create a unique gift for dad. If you have more than one child, they can each create one so he has plenty of choice!

Children can draw on the mug, add a favorite quote or phrase of his, or other special message.

6. DIY Coasters

What about a personalized coaster to go with the mug? Create custom coasters using cork, paint and other materials. You can add a design or message that resonates with dad.

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7. Homemade Baked Goods

Bake your dad’s favorite treats such as cookies, brownies, or a cake. You can decorate them with his favorite colors or add a special message with frosting.

Even younger children can help mixing the batter or decorating cookies in their own unique style!

8. Customized Photo Album

Create a photo album or scrapbook, filled with memories of special moments of your child/children with their dad. You can customize it by adding captions, quotes, and other details.

For a starter pack of downloadable printables, sign up for your free pack of children’s activities via the form below. You’ll be sent a link to download simple printable digital files to print and use at home such as greeting cards to colour-in, coupon templates (to fill in) and more!

9. Customized T-Shirt

Buy a plain white t-shirt and decorate it with fabric paint or markers. You can add a funny or inspirational message, or create a design that is special for dad.

10. Memory Jar

Decorate a jar and fill it with small notes or trinkets that represent the little one’s favorite memories with their dad. You can include things like concert tickets, movie stubs, or photos.

Wrapping up – Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts

These thoughtful Father’s Day gifts are personal, fun and easy for kids to make or be involved with. They will be a delight for him to receive, whether he be a first time dad or a seasoned parent!

This list of thoughtful Father’s Day gifts from kids are perfect for DIY fun and precious to receive. Make one, a few or all and keep the kids entertained, as well creating keepsakes for dad.

Of course, if you have a baby or toddler, it will likely be mama making these presents! Hopefully papa has done the same for you with some homemade Mother’s Day gifts! Many of these DIY gifts work well for birthdays and other occasions too.

And be sure to read the post on the incredible role of grandparents in the family with a long list of ideas on how to make memories with grandma and grandpa, whether they live locally or long distance.

Please visit The Curious Dig Etsy shop for more Father’s Day gifts and fun kids printables. There are lots of ideas for easy gifts like coupons and crafts which are perfect for last minute gifts too!

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