Crafting Heartfelt Father’s Day Gifts

Published on Jun 10, 2024

Father's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show Dad how much you care than with a handmade gift? At The Buzzard's Nest, we love celebrating special moments with creative crafts that are fun for kids and meaningful for parents. This year, we’ve designed a selection of free printable templates to help you and your little ones make some Father’s Day crafts your dads are guaranteed to love.

Here are some fantastic craft ideas to pair with our printable card designs:

1. For the dad that loves his gadgets

Printable Template: Mobile Phone pull-tab card

Craft Idea: Colour in the phone and then use our message template or customise the screen with a special message, a favourite photo, or even a drawing of your dad. For some extra crafty fun add buttons using stickers or small foam pieces to make it look more realistic.

Additional Craft: Create a “Dad’s Favorite Apps” booklet, listing all the things your dad loves to do. When he presses one of the apps, you can help him do the activity, act out a football match for him, bring him a drink, or give him some peace and quiet! This is a fun new twist on the classic gift token booklet.

3. For the dad who loves to take pictures

Printable Template: Instant Camera pull-tab card

Craft Idea: Colour in your camera and then customise the photo with a family photo or a drawing of a memorable moment you’ve shared with your dad.

Additional Craft: Create a Photo Album or scrapbook filled with drawings, photos, and messages highlighting special memories with Dad.

4. For the handyman dad

Printable Template: Removable tools Toolbox card

Craft Idea: Fill the toolbox with cut-out tools. You could even write something you love about your dad on each one, such as “You fix everything, Dad!”, or maybe a dad joke took kit with a bad joke on each one.Try decorating the card with aluminium foil or glitter markers to give it a metallic look.

Additional Craft: Build a mini toolbox using cardboard, paint, and craft sticks. Fill it with small notes or coupons for “Help with a DIY project.”

2. For the sports fan dad

Printable Template: Trophy-shaped card

Craft Idea: Decorate the trophy with glitter, metallic markers, gems and stickers. Write a heartfelt note inside about why your dad is a champion in your eyes.

Additional Craft: Make a “World’s Best Dad” medal using cardstock, ribbon, and markers. Your dad can proudly wear it on Father’s Day.

More Craft Ideas for Father’s Day:

Handprint Art:

Use your child’s handprints to create a piece of art. Add a sweet message like “Hands down, you’re the best dad!”

DIY Keychain:

Create a personalised keychain with beads, leather, or shrink plastic. Add your dad’s initials, a special message or a small charm that represents something he loves.

Photo Frame:

Decorate a wooden or cardboard photo frame with paint, stickers, and other embellishments. Insert a favourite photo of you and your dad together.

Custom Mug:

Use ceramic paint markers to decorate a plain mug with a special message or drawing. Bake the mug in the oven to set the paint and make it dishwasher-safe.

We hope these ideas inspire you to create something truly special for Father’s Day. Don’t forget to download our free printable card templates and start crafting!

Share your creations with us on social media by tagging @TheBuzzardsNestCrafts. We love seeing how you bring our designs to life!

Happy Father’s Day crafting from all of us at The Buzzard's Nest!