A handmade card or gift for dad from the kids is a Father’s Day must. After all, the kids won’t be little forever. Fill an afternoon with creativity, and maybe even a few giggles, as you and your children construct homemade Father’s Day cards.
You can even share these easy-to-make ideas with your nanny or babysitter, so they can make them with your kids in the days leading up to Father’s Day. Now, check out these creative, cute Father’s Day card ideas.
1. The coolest pop
While little ones may not be able to duplicate this ice pop Father’s Day card from Paige Payne to a tee, they can certainly borrow the theme for their own ice pop card. So cute!
2. Fork tulip card
Dudes love flowers, too! Have the kiddos create this fork tulip design from Rascals and Rainbows for a sweet handmade Father’s Day card. Definitely a keeper for the memory box.
3. Following in daddy’s shoes
What a sweet, simple idea! This “following in daddy’s shoes” card from Hands On Family is fun to make and a great keepsake for dad to hang in his office, classroom or wherever!
4. King of the grill card
Hands down, one of the cutest homemade Father’s Day cards! This “king of the grill” card from The Best Ideas for Kids is sure to get a big reaction out of dad — and everyone else.
5. Popsicle stick card
Deliver dad some super-sweet words this Father’s Day by making this “Things I love about dad” popsicle stick card from Crafting With Rachna. These super-crafty homages to dad can be rolled up and tied with string for a good surprise.
6. Edible Dad cookies
Sometimes the perfect Dad’s Day message is one they can eat. Here’s a recipe for Alphabet Cookies on Epicurious. The kids will love making and decorating them and then helping to gobble them up, too.
7. Father’s Day bow tie card
Use this accordion-flower technique from Delia Creates to teach your child how to put together a colorful and sweet bow tie Father’s Day card for dad. With different colored paper and patterns, the possibilities are endless!
8. Coupon book for Father’s Day
Doing favors for dad is always fun, especially when your child compiles the favors into a Father’s Day coupon book, like this one from Tinyme. From an afternoon nap to extra big hugs, dad will appreciate redeeming every one.
9. Daddy’s own goody bag
Here’s an easy gift idea — dad’s very own goody bag. Decorate a brown paper bag with a cool tie or his favorite team colors (and maybe some sweet sentiments). Then fill it with his favorite snacks or goodies. Here’s a Father’s Day goody bag how-to from Little Family Fun.
10. Pop out card
Fact: Kids love pop-out cards, full stop. So this “best dad ever” pop-out card from The Dad Lab is sure to be a hit with dad and the kids. Talk about clever!
11. Father’s Day scratch-off card
Help dad win the lottery of love this Father’s Day! Learn how to make him this creative Father’s Day scratch-off card over at Design Dazzle, and let the compliments flow.
12. Handy dad card
Big kids who are honing their precision-scissor-wielding skills will love cutting out and glueing together this card for handy fathers. The removable tools make this one of the most functional homemade Father’s Day cards.
13. Rise and shine coffee cup card
If the kids insist on waking up dad at o-dark-hundred (and they will), it’s best if they come bearing his favorite cup of caffeine. Kids can decorate cups in advance or on the fly after you pick up dad’s favorite cup at a local shop.
14. Pull tab origami envelope
Give dad a secret message on Father’s Day with this cool pull tab origami envelope from Saira Art and Craft. This takes crafting to a whole new level.
15. Selfie Father’s Day card
Now this is a clever homemade Father’s Day card from Crafts by Amanda: A selfie card! Dad will love having his kids “selfied” on his very own iPhone card.
