Children by nature are very giving people. One type of gift they can give to their dad on Father’s Day is the kind that is created with their own hands. A plate of homemade cookies, a thoughtful handmade card, or any project that is made from the heart is a perfect gift in the eyes of a loving Father!
Food
Gifts that revolve around food are always a big hit with the male species. Rather than making ordinary cookies, make them extraordinary. Shape the cookies to form words like “I love You Dad”. After the cookies are baked and cooled, add special designs like hearts by using cookie icing.
There are several tutorials on websites that show how to decorate empty tins in which you can fill with dad’s favorite snacks. These particular Tin Can Treats look fun to make and to give as a gift. Remember any project you use for inspiration online can be altered to fit your needs. Papers, colors, sayings can all be adjusted to your liking.
Many dads love to barbeque. Giving dad a handmade decorated apron to wear which displays that he is king, King of the Grill, is a gift that will be worn with pride. Plain canvas aprons can be decorated in different ways. Felt shapes that resemble hamburgers, ketchup, utensils, and words can be applied to the apron as shown on Family Fun also has instructions to make an apron using fabric paint that would make any Dad smile.
Cards
Handmade cards alone or accompanying a gift are an excellent way to use creativity and expression to let Dad know that he is special. Cards can be made in different shapes and themes. There are so many fun and inspiring Father’s Day Card tutorials you can use for free on the internet.
Family Fun has several unique card ideas for Dad. A faux tape measure extends a message is perfect for the dad who enjoys to be handy around the house. A camera card which is shaped like a camera and has a spot to add a photograph is great for the shutterbug Dad. A card that looks like a shirt and tie is great for any Dad in general. Besides the cards listed there are a few more great cards that are worth viewing, even if just for inspiration.
Enchanted Learning offers free ideas and print outs for creating Father’s Day cards. A coupon card for Dad is a card with a coupon that can be handed in for a chore to be completed. A dog card with floppy ears is suitable for a dog loving Dad. A card that is made of a brown paper bag and ribbon is another unique type of card. These cards and more on the website are all geared for children who are elementary school age.
Duct Tape Gifts
Duct Tape is one of the favorite crafting supplies that kids are using today. With the wide assortment of patterns on duct tape a child can have a lot of fun creating a gift for Father’s Day. Duct Tape can be found at a local arts and crafts store, Wal-Mart, Target and even some drug stores carry it.
A Duct Tape Stadium Seat can be created using a pillow form and duct tape. This would be a great gift for a Dad who enjoys watching live sport games, either his kid’s games or professional games.
Duct Tape Wallets are awesome! Personalize the wallet by color and design to suit your desire.
Duct Tape Phone Charger Case is provided with step by step instructions on the duct tape website. Feel free to browse all the projects made with duct tape for other options.
Creating a handmade gift is thoughtful, personal and fun. Dads love to know that they are loved and making him a handmade gift shows that he is thought of in very special ways.