Easy Last-Minute Homemade Gifts for Dad from Toddlers and Preschoolers
Sharing some of the most popular arts and crafts from the kids for father’s day made for last-minute homemade gifts for dad from toddlers he’ll love!

Finding Best of the Best Pinterest Arts and Crafts Perfect for Father’s Day Gifts in 2021
Father’s Day is around the corner and honestly, I’d be lying if I said I’ve thought about what Im getting Anthony. However, Alyssa is really into arts and crafts at the moment so the girls will make him something. I went to pinterest to see what we could make him, and found some of the cutest homemade gifts for dad from toddlers. I think we are going to be making him the mug and the daddy daughter date idea’s jar. He loves to drink tea in the mornings + usually takes the girls out to do something on the weekend, and so it makes sense that these are the best crafts for them to do. If he grilled and we had a grill, we would’ve done the grill platte as well!
I have included 20+ fathers day homemade gift ideas for your little ones to make for their dad, depending on the dads or your little ones interest!

Awesome List of Homemade Gifts for Dad from Toddlers
DIY Handprint Keychain from Project Nursery
Seriously in love with this popular Pinterest DIY Father’s Day craft idea! So simple & something dad can carry with him every single day.
Source: https://projectnursery.com/2016/06/diy-handprint-keychain
Easy Scribbled On Mugs for Dad DIY
Obsessed with this super easy + cheap idea perfect for the kids to make up this Father’s Day! The directions are pretty simple and I Heart Arts and Crafts did an awesome job with this one!
Source: https://www.iheartartsncrafts.com/fathers-day-sharpie-mug-kids-craft/
DIY “Dad Rocks” Paperweight Craft
This would be an awesome DIY idea for Father’s Day from the kids that dad can take with to work if he works out of the house and in an office! Love the ideas that Crafts by Amanda shares.
Source: https://craftsbyamanda.com/dad-rocks-paperweight-fathers-day-craft/
Mess Free Painting for Babies and Toddlers DIY
This idea from The Best Ideas for Kids is wonderful! Keep things mess free but personal this Father’s Day with this DIY painting gift from babies and toddlers.
Source: https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/mess-free-painting/
DIY Spices Father’s Day Gift from Kids
This is probably the most unique DIY gift idea for Father’s Day that kids can help with that I’ve found! It would be so fun to have the kids help out in making this spice rubs & dad can use them all summer long! Making Manzanita killed it with this one!
Source: https://www.makingmanzanita.com/diy-spice-rubs-fathers-day-gifts/
DIY Personalized Tools for Father’s Day from the Kids
This would be such an easy last-minute DIY that the kids can easily help with + I’m sure the family toolset could use an update! Great idea from The Flying Couponer!
Source: https://theflyingcouponer.com/diy-fathers-day-hammer/
Easy Last-Minute DIY Coasters for Father’s Day
This idea would be an awesome one from the kids to give to dad this Father’s Day! Left Brain Craft Brain kept the DIY simple enough for everyone to follow & you might have most things you need at home already!
Source: https://leftbraincraftbrain.com/homemade-gifts-how-to-make-math-painted-coasters/
Cute Painted Apron for Father’s Day DIY from Kids
This is such a cute idea from Healthy Happy Thrifty Family that dad can enjoy all summer long during those summer night BBQ’s!
Source: https://www.healthyhappythriftyfamily.com/diy-king-of-the-grill-apron/
DIY Father’s Day Hand Painted Platter Idea
This is such a cute and unique Father’s Day DIY craft that the kids can absolutely make on their own that can be kept for years to come! The Crafty Mama did so good with this idea.
Source: https://www.craftymama-in-me.com/fathers-day-handprint-platter/
Personalized Shrinky Dink Keychains for Father’s Day and Mother’s Day
An oldie but a goodie. Love that Bee-ing Mommy added the personalized touch of letting the kids color on their own too!
Source: http://bee-ingmommy.blogspot.com/2015/08/shrinky-dink-keychains.html
DIY Father’s Day Cards from Toddlers
Love how easy this Father’s Day DIY card idea from the kids is! Forget the store bought cards and go DIY this year for sure with this idea from Messy Little Monster!
Source: https://www.messylittlemonster.com/2018/06/fathers-day-tie-card-template.html?m=1
Adorable DIY Father’s Day Card
Another cute Father’s Day card idea, but you can see why I couldn’t resist sharing! It’s adorable & Feeling Nifty did a great job with this one!
Fingerprint “Daddy & Me” Coffee Mug DIY
This idea is so cute & could be used on so many occasions! Crafts by Amanda shares some awesome DIY ideas for sure!
Galaxy Handprint DIY for Father’s Day from the Kids!
This idea from Buggy and Buddy is adorable! Total “fridge worthy” DIY for Father’s Day if you ask me!
Source: https://buggyandbuddy.com/galaxy-handprint-art-for-kids/
Fingerprint Magnet DIY for Father’s Day
This DIY craft for the kids could easily be re-created for so many occasions but would be a super cute Father’s Day craft for them to make for dad also! Rhythms of Play has some awesome DIY ideas!
Source: https://rhythmsofplay.com/fingerprint-art-glass-magnets/
Fingerprint “Daddy & Me” Coffee Mug DIY
This ideas from Real Life at Home is a true “toddler DIY” and I love it! I’m sure any dad would love to see this Father’s Day morning!
Source: https://www.reallifeathome.com/fathers-day-hand-print-sun-catcher-craft/
“Daddy Date” DIY Father’s Day Idea
While the kids might not be able to put this craft together on their own, they can come up with the date ideas to fill it up with! Amy Latta Creations did an adorable job with this one!
Source: https://www.amylattacreations.com/2014/06/make-dad-smile-fathers-day.html
Chalkboard Frame DIY for Father’s Day
I haven’t seen this done before and think it’s such a cute DIY gift idea for Father’s and Mother’s Day! Not only could the kids give the gift with a special note & drawing, but they can update it anytime! Great idea, Kids Activities Blog!
Source: https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/52522/gifts-kids-can-make-2
Simple Salt Dough Hand Print DIY
An oldie but a goodie from Create, Craft, Love here! My favorite part about this super easy Father’s Day DIY is that she added the personal touch of letting the kids paint however they wanted on the dried salt dough.
Source: https://www.createcraftlove.com/salt-dough-hand-prints-dads-day-gift/
Thumbprint Painting Craft for Father’s Day
Thumbprint crafts are so simple & make for the ideal last minute gift idea for Father’s Day from the kids. Love this one from A Dab of Glue Will Do!
Source: https://www.adabofgluewilldo.com/i-love-dad-fathers-day-thumbprint-craft/
Which of these homemade gifts for dad from toddlers do you think you’ll be putting together?

