Sparkle Crafts: Father's Day Gifts Round Up
This Father's Day we want to inspire you to go beyond the typical clay and tempera paint ashtrays and noodle necklaces and make something that Dad will really like. What's a better gift than playing with your kids? We've got lots of handmade gifts that will allow kids and dads to play together — getting more out of the day than just presents. If you need some inspiration, we've got you covered.
Simple Brush Bots
For the inventor dad, these simple robots are so much fun. Buy the supplies and make them beforehand, or present all the materials as a gift that Dad and kids can assemble together. Either way it will be a fun and memorable gift.
Clothespin Race Cars
I don't know any dad who doesn't love cars — especially small cars you can zoom around the kitchen table or down the hall. These little cars are easy for kids to make and they can decorate them in Dad's favorite colors.
DIY Microscope
For the scientific dad, we have a recycled DIY microscope. These are easy to make and fun to use. A great gift for spending exploration time together.
Morse Code Bracelets
Most dads I know don't often wear jewelry, but these are more than jewelry — they are secret messages. Give Dad a special secret message this Father's Day with these fun bracelets.
Collaborative Splatter Paint
Here's another interactive gift for the special dad in your life: a collaborative splatter painting. Painting with Dad can be a new and fun experience. Or all the kids in the family can collaborate before the big day and surprise him. Either way, this is a great handmade gift.
Rainy Boot “Hens and Chicks” Planters
These rainboot planters are a great gift for the father who loves to garden. You can pick any color boot he likes or maybe use an old pair that your kids have outgrown. Mix and match with fun succulent plants.
Mushroom Spore Printing
Here is a fantastic way to make some fun modern art for Dad's office or his workspace at home. All you need are a few mushrooms, paper, and time.
DIY Vacation Shadow Box
Plan a family hike for a few days before Father's Day and collect lots of fun nature treasures. Then put them together in this beautful shadow box to remind your dad of the great time you had hiking. Or take him out hiking on Father's Day, collect the treasures then, and assemble them together when you get home. This will be a beautiful art piece for everyone to remember.
"Bravery in a Box" Travel Photo Frame
For the Dad who travels alot, here is a great way to help him feel close to the family: a handmade travel photo frame. It won't get break and it can include both words and pictures of the people who love him so much.
About the Author
KC Pagano
KC is a full-time radical homemaker and mama to two spunky little girls. She writes about all kinds of radical goodness, from gardening and cooking with whole foods to crafting, sewing, homeschooling, and mama musings. Read more on her blog The Nettlesome Life.
