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[Father’s Day] Heartfelt DIY gift ideas
The third Sunday of June is Father’s Day! It’s a day to show appreciation to dads who always work hard, take care of things at home, and play with us a lot.
Some of you might be wondering what to give as a gift for Father’s Day.
In this article, we’ll introduce ideas for recommended handmade gifts for Father’s Day! We’ve gathered options not only for children to give to their dads, but also for adults—like wives giving to their husbands.
Put your heart into making something special!
[Father's Day] Heartfelt Handmade Gift Ideas (1–10)
Sabon GemNEW!
It’s about giving soaps packed with colorful motifs as a gift so people can find a bit of joy in their daily lives.
First, to make the colorful motifs, mix food coloring into melted soap, let it set, then cut out shapes with a mold.
Create a variety of shapes.
Next, arrange those motifs densely inside transparent soap, let it set, and slice to finish.
Since the look suffers if the motifs end up unevenly positioned, how you set them in place is an important point.
bath bombNEW!
Bath bombs, with their delightful fizz and expanding bubbles in the tub, are a fun way to soothe everyday fatigue.
Try making your own and giving them as gifts to express daily appreciation and thanks.
The process is simple—pressing together baking soda mixed with coloring—but the key to beauty lies in mixing so the color spreads evenly throughout and then setting it properly.
Adding a little surprise when molding is also recommended.
If you include rose petals that spread with the bubbles, it will make the experience even more enjoyable.
business card holder
A great gift recommendation for a dad who often exchanges business cards at work is a business card holder.
A heartfelt present will warm his heart, and you’ll be happy too if he uses the handmade card holder every day.
When making one yourself, a slim card holder that can be made from fabric scraps is ideal.
Insert a piece of thick paper inside to increase durability.
Also, by adding a magnet to the opening, it snaps shut easily and makes taking cards in and out convenient.
The overall feel changes dramatically depending on the fabric color combination, so choose fabrics that match your dad’s image!
coaster
When it comes to practical gifts that are useful at home or at work, coasters are a great choice.
Pick up cork or paper coasters from the 100-yen shop and draw illustrations to create special Father’s Day coasters! If your child draws a picture, Dad is sure to be delighted.
Just draw directly on the cork or paper—easy! Poster-color type pens are recommended, as they’re resistant to water and alcohol.
You can draw an illustration on the front of the coaster and write a message on the back for an extra nice touch!
herbarium
For a dad who loves flowers, a herbarium—dried or preserved flowers arranged in a glass bottle—makes a stylish gift! Flowers that never wilt are sure to soothe a father tired from work.
Another plus is that you can easily make one with materials from a 100-yen shop.
Use tweezers to place the floral materials into a clear bottle.
The trick is to avoid packing them too tightly to create a floating, airy feel.
Finally, slowly pour in the special oil, close the lid tightly, and add a ribbon or other decoration if you like—and you’re done! Feel free to arrange the flowers to match your dad’s image.
icing cookies
How about iced cookies for a dad with a sweet tooth? If you make them with love, he’ll be delighted to eat them! Cookies can be made with simple ingredients like cake flour, butter, sugar, and egg yolks.
When mixing the dough, use a spatula and cut through the mixture rather than kneading it—that’s the key.
You can make the icing by mixing powdered sugar, egg whites, lemon juice, and food coloring.
Try making cookies in your favorite motifs—like beer, shirts, or ties—and give icing a go!
Original cup
How about a mug that can be used every day at home or at work as a Father’s Day gift? It’s very easy to make, so try creating one with your child while expressing your appreciation to Dad.
Just use special markers to draw whatever illustrations or words you like on a mug you can even buy at a 100-yen shop! Some types need to be baked in the oven after drawing, so be sure to let it cool thoroughly afterward.
It can be a bit daunting to draw directly on the cup, but practice with a rough sketch first and give it a try!
Handmade bouquet
This handmade bouquet is a perfect Father’s Day gift from kids.
How about making and giving a bouquet out of origami? It’s great for a parent-child craft activity, so give it a try! Choose a design with relatively few folding steps so it’s easy for children to make.
Create several flowers, stems, and leaves separately, glue them together, then arrange the flowers on construction paper and wrap them up to finish! Put your feelings into each flower as you make them.
Using origami paper in a variety of colors will give you a bright, festive bouquet!
uchiwa (Japanese hand fan)
A handheld fan makes the perfect Father’s Day gift for June, when the heat steadily starts to build.
It’s a lovely present that lasts.
If you handcraft an original fan with your child for Father’s Day, you’ll also get to feel how much they’ve grown! Take a plain fan you can buy at a 100-yen shop and decorate it with origami paper, stickers, or photos of your child to create a one-of-a-kind fan.
If your child can’t write yet, adding handprint or footprint art to the fan is a wonderful idea.
Receiving a handmade fan from their child is sure to move any dad and make him happy!
Original message card
For Father’s Day, why not give a handmade message card that you can present casually? It can feel a bit embarrassing to express your everyday gratitude face to face.
In times like that, try writing your “thank you” on a message card.
From kids to their dads, and from wives to their husbands—both are great! To add a special Father’s Day touch, how about a shirt-shaped message card? Once you create the shirt base with construction paper, decorate it freely to make a card full of originality.
Try different variations too, like a button-down or a tie version.