Table of Contents
- 1 Why DIY Father’s Day Gifts Matter
- 2 DIY Father’s Day Gifts: Get Creative and Show Your Dad Some Love
- 2.1 DIY Father's Day Gifts for the Foodie Dad
- 2.2 Adorable Golf-Themed Cupcakes
- 2.3 King of the grill card
- 2.4 We Would Be Muffin Without You Dad
- 2.5 Father's Day BBQ Gifts: DIY BBQ Rub Gift
- 2.6 DADDY'S SNACK STACHE - Messes to Memories
- 2.7 Father’s Day Gift Bag | Free Printable
- 2.8 Father's Day Gift Idea: One Stop Pop Shop
- 2.9 Father's Day Gift Idea | Spicy Chipotle BBQ "Awesome-Sauce" Label & Free Printable
- 2.10 DIY Gift Basket for Men (Grill Master Edition)
- 2.11 {Father's Day!} Superdad Snacks!
- 2.12 Homemade Bacon Salt + Bacon Salt Gift Tag Printables
- 2.13 Father's Day Goodie Bags
- 2.14 Hugs and Fishes For Dad - Fathers Day Gift
- 2.15 Decorate Doughnuts for Dad
- 2.16 Happy "Pops" Day! Father's Day Gift Idea
- 2.17 M&M Bow Tie Father's Day Card Idea
- 2.18 Free Fathers Day Printable
- 2.19 DIY Handprint Travel Mug
- 2.20 Bow Tie [Root] Beer for Dad • this heart of mine
- 2.21 Funny Spatula Father's Day Gift Idea
- 2.22 Some additional ideas
- 2.23 DIY Father's Day Gifts for the Outdoorsy Dad
- 2.24 Sports Themed Gift Bucket
- 2.25 Father’s Day Gift Idea – Golf Gift Basket
- 2.26 Handprint Baseball Father's Day Gift with Free Printable Poem
- 2.27 DIY Father’s Day Fisherman’s Gift Basket
- 2.28 Some additional suggestions
- 2.29 DIY Father's Day Gifts for the Tech-Savvy Dad
- 2.30 Father’s Day Cookies – Remote Control Gift
- 2.31 Other ideas for the Daddy IT Guy
- 2.32 DIY Father's Day Gifts for the Handy Dad
- 2.33 Father’s Day Saw Craft
- 2.34 Father’s Day Handprint Poem
- 2.35 Other Handy Gifts for Dad
- 2.36 Personalized DIY Father's Day Gifts
- 2.37 Dad Popup Card
- 2.38 Father's Day (or Mother's Day) Portrait Clock
- 2.39 Father's Day | No.1 Dad Easel
- 2.40 Fathers Day Printable Coupons - Tinyme Blog
- 2.41 DIY Rocky Picture Frame
- 2.42 DIY Father's Day Banner & Card
- 2.43 Fabric Resist Art Pillows – Awesome Mother’s and Father’s Day Gift
- 2.44 DIY Father's Day Gift From the Kids
- 2.45 Other ideas
- 3 Tips for Making the Perfect DIY Father’s Day Gift
- 4 For more DIY Father’s Day Gifts
I’m in a panic because Father’s Day is just around the corner. Like every year, I have no idea what to give The Husband for Dad’s Day. What’s worse, his birthday is just a couple of weeks beforehand … so I can’t reuse gift ideas. This year, I decided to compile a big old list of stuff that I could make him. My criteria: the gift cannot suck.

Of course, if your Dad is anything like The Husband, he will appreciate just about anything that shows some effort. So while store-bought gifts are always appreciated, there’s something special about a handmade gift that shows just how much you care.
Why DIY Father’s Day Gifts Matter
These DIY Father’s Day gifts are not only thoughtful but also budget-friendly. From personalized photo frames to homemade BBQ sauces, there are endless possibilities to get creative and make something unique for your dad.
The best part about DIY gifts is that they are tailored to your dad’s interests, hobbies, and personality. Whether your dad is a sports fan, a foodie, or a music lover, there’s a perfect DIY gift waiting to be made. In a world where everything is mass-produced, a handmade gift stands out as something unique and special.
DIY Father’s Day Gifts: Get Creative and Show Your Dad Some Love
Of course, if your Dad is anything like The Husband, he will appreciate just about anything that shows some effort. So while store-bought gifts are always appreciated, there’s something special about a handmade gift that shows just how much you care.
DIY Father's Day Gifts for the Foodie Dad
If your dad is a foodie, there are many DIY gift ideas to choose from. You know the saying that a man's heart is through his stomach? Yeah, that's The Husband. Also, if you noticed that most of the gifts are for Foodies ... I guess most Dads love to eat, hahaha.
Adorable Golf-Themed Cupcakes
Here's my very own step-by-step recipe instructions for these very cute golf cupcakes using a boxed set and common ingredients that you can find in the grocery store.
King of the grill card
Put it all together with a BBQ themed Father's Day.
We Would Be Muffin Without You Dad
I think this would be killer with some homemade muffins inside of a muffin tin.
Father's Day BBQ Gifts: DIY BBQ Rub Gift
This looks yummy! The Husband loves to put rub on the grilled stuff. This way, you all win!
DADDY'S SNACK STACHE - Messes to Memories
For the man who likes his stache (or the person who like Dad's stache), here's another stache stash.
Father’s Day Gift Bag | Free Printable
So adorable!!! The Husband doesn't have a stache, but this gift bag would still cool to give him.
Father's Day Gift Idea | Spicy Chipotle BBQ "Awesome-Sauce" Label & Free Printable
Spicy chipotle BBQ sauce with a bunch of different tags. I really like the "chalkboard" style of the tag.
DIY Gift Basket for Men (Grill Master Edition)
For the man who takes his grilling to another level.
{Father's Day!} Superdad Snacks!
For the super man in your life, give him the super snacks.
Homemade Bacon Salt + Bacon Salt Gift Tag Printables
Everything tastes better with bacon. And everyone else can enjoy Dad's bacon-ness, too.
Father's Day Goodie Bags
If your Dad dresses up to go into the office, then I bet you that he'll love these suit bags.
Hugs and Fishes For Dad - Fathers Day Gift
This gift is great for the Dad who loves fishing AND Swedish Fish!
Decorate Doughnuts for Dad
These looks super complicated, but I bet he'll be in a sugar high for Father's Day.
Happy "Pops" Day! Father's Day Gift Idea
I love the Father's Day jokes. Keep them coming! This one here is a simple gift basket full of yumminess.
M&M Bow Tie Father's Day Card Idea
This one is super easy to make! Nice and simple if that's your kind of Dad.
Free Fathers Day Printable
I imagine any kind of nuts would be good. A mason jar would be good, but I bet you can use up those plastic jars that peanuts (or other nuts) come in.
DIY Handprint Travel Mug
DIY Handprint Travel Mug</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">A great gift for dad! He can safely carry his hot coffee around in a mug that he can treasure for years to come.
Bow Tie [Root] Beer for Dad • this heart of mine
Put bow ties on root beer for dad!
Funny Spatula Father's Day Gift Idea
How adorbs is this? If Dad loves to grill, he will love this little printed tag. You can make this extra special by giving him a grillin' gift set in his favorite team or this FlipFork spatula, which looks to be the Swiss Army Knife of grilling spatulas. (There maybe a Flip Fork You joke in there ...)
Some additional ideas
More advanced ideas would be to create a DIY charcuterie board or wine rack.
DIY Father's Day Gifts for the Outdoorsy Dad
If your dad loves spending time in nature, consider these gifts to speak to his nature.
Sports Themed Gift Bucket
If Dad loves sports, he will love this bucket.
Father’s Day Gift Idea – Golf Gift Basket
How about a bucket of balls? Why don't go to the driving range with Dad too?
Handprint Baseball Father's Day Gift with Free Printable Poem
For the guy who wants to catch that ball, let The Husband catch this.
DIY Father’s Day Fisherman’s Gift Basket
Love to fish? I love the hat too.
Some additional suggestions
DIY camping hammock, a personalized hiking stick, DIY birdhouse or bird feeder for his backyard, a DIY fishing lure, or a personalized tackle box.
DIY Father's Day Gifts for the Tech-Savvy Dad
For dads who love technology, you might think you are out of luck. But you're in luck! Here are some stuff for the guy who loves his gadgets.
Father’s Day Cookies – Remote Control Gift
Isn't this a great cookie? 🙂
Other ideas for the Daddy IT Guy
DIY phone or tablet stand, creating a custom phone case with his favorite sports team or hobby, or a personalized laptop sleeve.
DIY Father's Day Gifts for the Handy Dad
If your dad is handy around the house, then make him up one of these.
Father’s Day Handprint Poem
These are just super adorable, although I'm not so sure that Dad will use them!
Other Handy Gifts for Dad
DIY tool belt, a personalized toolbox, DIY workbench, custom work apron, or a homemade leather keychain or wallet.
Personalized DIY Father's Day Gifts
Personalized gifts are always a hit, and there are many ways to make them yourself. For something that your Dad will cherish, look no further!
Father's Day (or Mother's Day) Portrait Clock
This clock is absolutely gorgeous!
Father's Day | No.1 Dad Easel
Decorate this easel with pictures, a card, or anything else he would love.
Fathers Day Printable Coupons - Tinyme Blog
This would be great on that easel!
DIY Rocky Picture Frame
You can go to your local garden center or hardware store to get a bag of rocks for this project.
DIY Father's Day Banner & Card
Something simple for the younger kids, even toddlers (with the help of an adult).
Fabric Resist Art Pillows – Awesome Mother’s and Father’s Day Gift
You can bring these out every Father's Day to remind him how much you love him. 🙂
DIY Father's Day Gift From the Kids
Disclaimer: I don't quite under the "Daddy You're better than ..." as the first picture. But the Daddy, I love you ... is quite cute.
Other ideas
Anything with pictures of the kids.
Tips for Making the Perfect DIY Father’s Day Gift
Making a DIY Father’s Day gift can be a lot of fun, but it can also be overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you make the perfect DIY gift for your dad:
- Start early: Making your own gifts can take time, so make sure to start early to give yourself enough time to finish the project.
- Choose something that your dad will love: Consider your dad’s interests, hobbies, and personality when choosing a DIY gift idea.
- Use high-quality materials: Invest in high-quality materials to ensure that your DIY gift lasts for years to come.
- Get creative: Don’t be afraid to get creative and think outside the box when making your DIY gift.
- Personalize it: Add a personal touch to your DIY gift to make it even more special.
For more DIY Father’s Day Gifts
DIY Father’s Day gifts are a great way to show your dad how much you care. They are thoughtful, personalized, and budget-friendly. You have anything else to add?