Special Occasions 16 June 2023

Fun and Easy Father’s Day Crafts for Kids: Show Dad Some Love!

Father’s Day is this Sunday, and what better way to celebrate Dad than with handmade crafts created with love by the little ones? Kids have an incredible talent for creativity, and involving them in crafting activities not only helps them express their artistic skills but also allows them to show their love and appreciation for their dads. In this blog post, we’ll explore some fun and easy Father’s Day crafts that kids can enjoy making. These crafts are sure to put a smile on Dad’s face and create lasting memories. Let’s get started!

  1. Handprint “High-Five” Card: Create a personalized Father’s Day card with a special touch—handprints! Help your child dip their hand in washable paint and carefully press it onto a blank card, creating a high-five handprint. Add a heartfelt message inside the card, expressing how much they love and appreciate their dad. This simple yet meaningful gesture is guaranteed to bring joy to Dad’s day.
  2. “Dad Rocks” Paperweight: Turn ordinary rocks into a charming paperweight that Dad can proudly display on his desk. Collect smooth stones of different shapes and sizes and let your child decorate them with acrylic paint or permanent markers. They can write “Dad Rocks!” or create colourful patterns and designs. Once dry, Dad will have a unique paperweight that reminds him of his little rockstars.
  3. “Super Dad” Cape: Every dad is a superhero in the eyes of their child. Let your little ones unleash their creativity by designing a “Super Dad” cape. Provide a plain fabric cape or an old T-shirt and fabric markers. Encourage them to draw their dad’s initials, symbols representing his hobbies or interests, or simply write “Super Dad” in bold, vibrant colours. Dad will feel like a superhero whenever he wears it!
  4. “My Hero” Trophy: Dads are everyday heroes, and what better way to acknowledge that than by creating a personalized trophy? Use a small plastic cup or a cardboard cutout shaped like a trophy. Let your child decorate it with glitter, stickers, and markers. You can even print out a photo of Dad’s face and glue it to the top. Presenting Dad with a trophy will make him feel appreciated for being a true hero in their eyes.
  5. “We Love You to Pieces” Frame: Combine creativity and a heartfelt message with this “We Love You to Pieces” frame. Take a simple photo frame and let your child cover it with puzzle pieces, either painted in different colours or left as they are. Attach a picture of your child and Dad, and write “We Love You to Pieces” on the frame. It’s a touching keepsake that Dad will cherish for years to come.

This Father’s Day, let your child’s creativity shine through delightful and easy-to-make crafts. The joy and pride your child feels in presenting their handmade gift will be priceless, and Dad will treasure these heartfelt creations forever.

Happy crafting and a Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads out there!