by Beatrix Kiddo

Created on: June 08, 2009   Last Updated: June 14, 2009

Father's Day crafts and activities can be fun and easy. Remember a father for Father's Day by crafting in his honor. Here are 13 Father's Day crafts and activities to help celebrate Father's Day.

1. Personalized Apron - - A personalized apron for a father that enjoys cooking at the grill is a great Father's Day gift to create. At most craft stores you can find solid colored aprons at fair price. Fabric paints are also affordable and comes in a wide range of colors. Purchase an apron and paint(s) that you wish to use. Remember that many craft stores accept coupons, even if it comes from another craft store (call to confirm, some do not honor outside coupons).

There are many ideas to consider when designing the apron. One can use the traditional hand and footprint design, a Father's Day saying or message on the front of the apron or the idea of brushing paint onto grill handles to make impressions upon the apron. Allow the appropriate time to dry and one has created an apron for their father as a Father's Day gift.

2. Father is King - - Making a king's crown is not only fun, it can be twice as funny to watch on dad's head. Cut shapes out of two pieces of construction paper where the tops have points. Lightly staple the two pieces together into a round sphere. Make sure that all staples are pressed down so that dad does not get scratched when putting on his crown for Father's Day. Write messages or simply write "DAD" on the front of the crown. Dad will absolutely enjoy wearing a crown, especially when the king's day has arrived, Father's Day.

3. Personalized T-Shirt - - A personalized t-shirt is not a bad idea for a father on Father's Day. It's an easy craft idea and is done in the same way that a personalized apron is. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions of the personalized apron, but on a 100% cotton t-shirt. Cotton t-shirts can be found at many craft stores for as low as $5 each. Do not forget to use those craft store coupons.

Personalized Change Holder - - A personalized change holder is perfect for fathers that keep loose change on top of their dresser, table or nightstand. Craft stores also can help with the supplies for this task.

Purchase oven safe clay that works with gloss paints, whether acrylic or mid-grade pottery paint. Follow all instructions on how to combine water with the clay. Form the clay into a dish, not too big and not too small. Take a sharp object and carve your father's initials into the clay base

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