Turn Dad's favorite foods into a custom gift for Father's Day by using our clip-art designs to make old-fashioned labels.
Belts and ties are the coin of the realm for Father's Day, but they don't have to fly right off the store rack straight into the gift box. Add your own personality to the package by embroidering Dad's first or last initial on this year's tie.
Fathers who read a lot will give this bookmark gift great reviews.
Instead of the old standbys, give Dad something he can really use: elbow grease.
How can kids spell out how much they love Dad? By making him a paper picture frame using the letters of his name.
Give Dad a coupon booklet filled with unbelievable deals: 100 percent off a lawn mowing, car washing, delicious breakfast, and more.
Turn a plain wooden box into an elegant and useful gift for Dad.
Instead of gift-boxing a tie this year, why not tie a gift box? Bow ties fit around many small gifts, and both the traditional and pre-tied kinds will work.
Let kids redo this basic office staple as a gift for Dad -- their messages will last well beyond Father's Day.
Surprise Dad with a stylish shirt-and-tie combination for his books. Secured with a couple of magnets, the fold-over page holder will remind Dad how sharp he really is.
A box full of tools for the road is a useful gift for fathers who travel frequently.
Kids love to be in charge, so let them take Dad on a Father's Day "date" of their choosing.
Turn a memorable trip with Dad into an original piece of wall art.
Cuff links for less than $15? It's possible; it just takes a pair of buttons and a little epoxy.
Present Dad with a bunch of golf-themed cupcakes, complete with putting greens and sand traps, on his special day.
Make a handsome rack for Dad's belt collection: To attach cup hooks to a good wooden hanger, first drill holes with an appropriate-sized bit. (If you try to screw hooks in with your hands without first making holes, the rod might split.) Space holes evenly, about 2 inches apart; if the screws of hooks are too long, snip off ends with wire cutters before screwing them in.
Make a card from a basic photo mat -- complete with a family photo -- that's ready for framing in a snap. Bind the colored mat frame to its white backing with white masking tape. Place your photo, affix it with double-sided photo tape, and cover the back with colored paper that matches the board. Don't forget to include your message inside.
Give Dad a handmade organizer for the front hall so he'll never forget his keys again.
Here's another take on a personalized tie for Dad: Print his initial in a large-size font, then make a stencil of it using a craft knife before embroidering.
Join crafts store corks with vintage or new drawer pulls of faceted glass, painted porcelain, and cast metal, and you can build a collection of shapely carafes for oils and extracts -- a perfect gift for a Dad who cooks.
Give your favorite gardener a bypass pruner with all the tools he needs to maintain it: isopropyl alcohol, scouring pads, rags, and cotton swabs for cleaning; silicone spray for lubricating; extra springs; and a replacement blade.
A family tree can be a beautiful work of art for Dad as well as an informative genealogical record.
Transform maps from Dad's favorite vacation spot or childhood home into customized drink coasters.
If Dad's got a green thumb, make him a brand-new gardener's apron in a faux-bois motif.
Mats rimmed with contrasting borders and lines give a polished look to his favorite black-and-white photos.
This special wine-label keepsake kit allows Dad to easily collect labels from his favorite bottles of wine and preserve them in a beautiful notebook.
Dad's favorite old photographs take on a new look when viewed together in a custom-made quadrant painted to match his walls.
Create coasters made from Plexiglass circles using Dad's favorite prints and patterns.
If Dad's the cook in the family, buy him a new cookbook, such as Everyday Food: Fresh Flavor Fast or Emeril 20-40-60, and add special touches like a pencil holder and a pocket for notes and recipes.
Kids can create adorable cards, boxes, labels, and tags using our printable "Daddy's Girl" clip art.
Turn a special moment into a scrapbox of memories Dad will be proud to display on his wall.
Transform a digital video clip of you and Dad into a keep-at-hand photo flip book for repeated enjoyment.
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