Creative Father's Day Gifts Your Kids Can Make
Dads are special people. They are toy repairmen, givers of piggyback rides, and pitchers in backyard softball
games. They provide for the family and keep the kids laughing. For all they do, they deserve something special for
Father’s Day.
Of course Dad needs a card for his big day. Most kids love to make cards, so get them some construction paper,
scissors, glue, and crayons or markers and let their imaginations run wild. They can also decorate the card with
stickers. If you have some family pictures that they could cut out and glue on, they can add a great personal touch.
The more creative they get, the more it will mean to Dad.
Hand decorated picture frames are an easy and thoughtful gift to make. There are many different ways to make
these. You could buy a picture frame and let the kids paint it any way they wish, and maybe add stickers. Four craft
sticks can also be glued in a square shape to make one completely from scratch. Then glue the edges of the picture to
the back of the finished frame, and glue a cardboard back on if desired. For younger kids, a less messy option would
be to cut out a frame from construction paper, then use crayons, markers, or stickers to decorate.
Custom t-shirts are a fun activity, and can make a great gift for Father’s Day. Light colored shirts work the best.
If you would like to add a photo to Dad’s special shirt, you can do so easily with iron-on creator software, a printer,
and iron-on transfer paper. Dad would surely love to have a shirt with a picture of his little angels on it. Let
the kids pick out the picture and any graphics to go with it, then Mom can do the ironing. Fabric paints can add a
decorative touch. Just make sure you cover the workspace with newspaper before turning the kids loose with them.
For business dads, a pencil holder would be an ideal gift. These can be made out of empty cake icing containers or
old cups. Cover the container with felt or construction paper, and cut out designs from either material to glue on.
Markers or stickers can also be used to decorate. If Dad is a sports fan, you could use his favorite sport as a
theme.
Handmade gifts are a wonderful way to show Dad how much he is loved. They are also a great project for the kids.
With a few inexpensive materials and some creativity, they can make Dad a Father’s Day gift that he will cherish for
years to come.
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