[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!
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[Father's Day] Handcrafted Gift Ideas from the Heart (11–20)
Book cover
A great gift for a dad who loves reading is a book cover! Even avid readers don’t often buy book covers for themselves, so a handmade one will surely make them happy.
If you’re making it with fabric, creating a pattern first is useful.
Cut your preferred fabric according to the pattern, fuse it to interfacing with an iron, fold the edges in slightly, and sew them with a machine.
Then, fold both ends to fit the size of the book, sew the top and bottom together with the lining fabric, turn it right side out, and you’re done! Choose a fabric pattern that matches your dad’s style.
Handprint art
For Father’s Day, why not give a handprint art piece that lets Dad feel your child’s growth? This unique gift is sure to surprise and move him! First, draw illustrations on colored paper that represent Dad—like a dress shirt or a briefcase—then simply have your child press their handprints or footprints on it.
When taking the prints, a key tip is to adjust the position of the paper each time.
Don’t stop at just handprints and footprints—have fun adding drawings, messages, or even photos to personalize it!
origami
If you’re making a Father’s Day gift together with your child, how about an origami shirt or necktie motif? If your child has folded origami at nursery or kindergarten, try tackling it as a parent–child activity! When folding origami, the key is to fold so that the color you want to show ends up on the outside.
Many designs are simple to make, but if there are intricate parts, parents should lend a hand.
Using patterned or double-sided origami paper will make the creation even more unique!
Album
How about giving a special photo album filled with your child’s pictures and treasured memories as a Father’s Day gift? He can look back on your child’s growth or reminisce about moments with his wife—sure to be a touching experience! You can find the album itself at 100-yen shops and the like.
You could make it like a calendar and paste in mementos or tickets for each month, or add lots of surprising little interactive elements! Another charm of an album is how freely you can customize it—like adding messages to your favorite photos.
bookmark
A bookmark is a practical gift that’s perfect not only for book-loving dads but also for slipping into a planner! If you give a handmade bookmark, your dad is sure to be touched.
How about a stylish, practical bookmark that’s easy to make? It’s also great to cut colored construction paper into strips and write messages like “Thank you” or “I love you.” Then place a light-colored masking tape over the top and trim the excess with scissors so the message shows through subtly—what a nice design.
If it’s for a planner, you can leave it as is, or if it’s for a book, punch a hole and thread a ribbon through—it’ll look lovely!
key stand
How about giving your dad a key stand for Father’s Day—something he can keep by the front door and use every day? It’s practical, and most of all, a key stand handmade by his child will likely become a treasured keepsake.
Arrange your child’s handprints or footprints, a portrait of Dad, favorite photos, and more on construction paper however you like.
Then stick it onto a cork board (you can find one at a 100-yen shop) and attach hooks for the keys—done! You can also decorate the backing with techniques like marble art or marbling.
Try it in a way that suits your child’s age!
Beer-themed accessory case
How about a small storage container inspired by a beer mug for a dad who loves beer? It’s sure to come in handy on his desk at work or as a room accessory! Since you’ll be cutting a plastic bottle to use as the container, be sure to cover the cut edge with vinyl tape or similar to prevent injuries for kids during crafting.
For the beer look, tear white origami paper and stick it onto yellow construction paper to create the foam and beer body.
You can add a portrait of Dad or a message, and it’s also nice to give it together with a coaster-style message card!
desk calendar
A highly practical gift that can be used year after year just by changing the calendar portion is a desktop calendar! It’s a really fun craft—use cardboard as the base, glue construction paper on top, and decorate with tissue paper or origami.
Try making it together with your child, with a parent providing support according to the child’s age.
Since it’s for Father’s Day, adding a portrait or photo of Dad, or your child’s handprints or footprints, is a great idea.
With a bit of creativity—like a design showing the child and father holding hands—you can create something that will really touch Dad’s heart!
Dress shirt with marble art
How about a Father’s Day gift using marble painting, a fun twist on marble art? Since you can’t predict how the piece will turn out until the end, enjoy making it with your child in a spirit of excitement! Fold a sheet of white drawing paper into a shirt shape to fit the Father’s Day theme, then dab drops of watercolor paint onto it.
Roll a few marbles over the surface to paint.
Have fun imagining together what kind of patterns will emerge as you work! It would also be lovely to add a surprise when the shirt opens—like a message, a drawing of Dad’s face, or your child’s handprint.
Massage voucher
It feels like there are more massage parlors and relaxation shops now than there used to be.
Everyone’s working hard every day, even with aches and pains in their bodies.
So how about giving an original coupon, like a “handmade massage voucher”? Even if it’s not a professional massage, a dad would surely be happy to get a kneading from his child’s hands.
Besides a massage voucher, you can get creative with things like a chore coupon or a wake-up call coupon.
You could even handcraft a little envelope to put the coupons in.
And don’t forget to include a letter expressing your gratitude.