[Childcare] Recommended for Father's Day! Craft ideas for gifts that will make dads happy
After Mother’s Day passes and June begins, Father’s Day arrives.
Recently, many nurseries and kindergartens have embraced family diversity by celebrating Mother’s Day and Father’s Day as Family Day.
Why not take this special opportunity for children to express gratitude to their families by making a gift?
Here, we’ll introduce some recommended craft ideas for Father’s Day.
We’ve gathered plenty of wonderful gift-making ideas that dads will love—from practical items like everyday trinket trays and pen holders to heartfelt message cards and bouquets that convey feelings directly.
Encourage children to create with feelings of “Thank you” and “I love you” for their dads.
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[Childcare] Recommended for Father's Day! Gift-making ideas that will delight dads (11–20)
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.
Flower pocket
Something infants can make! Here’s an idea for a flower pocket.
In addition to a cute flower design, it includes a pocket made from a paper plate.
Try slipping in a letter, message card, or photo and giving it as a gift to parents.
You’ll need construction paper, round stickers, patterned origami paper, ribbon, tissue paper for flowers, a paper plate, and paint.
After cutting the construction paper into a flower shape, add patterns with finger stamping.
Children in preschool classes can also paint with brushes in any colors they like.
It’s sure to become a gift that shows each child’s individuality.
Frog amulet
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Let’s use photos of the kids to make adorable good-luck charms! Here’s an idea for a “Kaeru” (frog/return) charm.
Put your wish into it: that your loved ones return home safely from work or outings.
Create a unique, cute charm with a frog motif.
Dye paper using calligraphy paper or washi and watercolor paint diluted with water.
You can drop the paint with a pipette, or dip the paper into cups of paint to let it soak in.
Once it’s completely dry, cut it into frog shapes and paste the children’s photos on.
Adding the playful message “Buji Kaeru” (a pun meaning “return safely”) is cute too! After laminating, attach a ribbon and give it as a gift.
Cupcake memo stand
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Let’s make it with clay! Here are some ideas for a cupcake memo stand.
Turn a practical memo holder into an adorable cupcake shape using clay.
Just spotting your cupcake memo stand will warm your heart every time! All you need are paper clay, clips, and beads.
The beads will be used as decorative toppings, so choosing your favorite colors and shapes will get kids excited, too.
Give it a try!
Skeleton uchiwa (transparent handheld fan)
A unique idea you’ll want to display by the window! Here are some ideas for skeleton-style uchiwa fans.
What you’ll need: the fan frame (ribs), stickers and decals, frill lace, scissors, a craft knife, a hot glue gun, glue or tape, an A3 card case, and photos or flowers.
Uchiwa fans, which have recently become popular as “oshi-katsu” (supporting your favorites) items, can be turned into a skeleton design by inserting children’s photos.
Hold them up to the blue sky or a flower field and the changing background looks adorable.
Give it a try!
tile coaster
Let’s customize a portrait illustration and make it into tile coasters! Here are some ideas.
Coasters are small mats for placing drinks, and they come in various materials like wood, plastic, glass, paper, and felt.
This time, we’ll use cork coasters—also available at 100-yen shops—to create handmade tile coasters.
What you’ll need: cork coasters or cork sheets, drawing paper with a portrait illustration, colored construction paper, glass tiles, self-adhesive laminating sheets, and craft glue.
Put your gratitude into it and give it as a gift.
[Childcare] Recommended for Father's Day! Gift-making ideas that will delight dads (21–30)
Mosaic tile-style photo frame
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Let’s get everything you need at the 100-yen shop! Here’s an idea for a photo frame that looks like mosaic tiles.
A handmade photo frame is a wonderful way to convey the giver’s heartfelt feelings as a thoughtful gift.
Original designs created by children add a special touch and will become a keepsake for parents as well.
Attach photos or portraits to a clear file or laminating film, then decorate around them with transparent origami paper stuck onto nano tape.
Finish it off with a ribbon, and you’re done!


