Father's Day Gifts and Crafts

Embroidered Linen Tie

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.

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Photo Bookmarks

Fathers who read a lot will give this bookmark gift great reviews.

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Father's Day Car-Wash Kit

Instead of the old standbys, give Dad something he can really use: elbow grease.

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Father's Day Cutout Frame

How can kids spell out how much they love Dad? By making him a paper picture frame using the letters of his name.

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Father's Day Coupons

Give Dad a coupon booklet filled with unbelievable deals: 100 percent off a lawn mowing, car washing, delicious breakfast, and more.

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Father's Day Surprise Boxes

Turn a plain wooden box into an elegant and useful gift for Dad.

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Father's Day Barbecue Sauce

This delicious barbecue sauce infuses any grilled meat with a singular spicy flavor, making it a perfect Father's Day gift for the grilling enthusiast.

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Bow Tie Wrap

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.

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Father's Day Notepad

Let kids redo this basic office staple as a gift for Dad -- their messages will last well beyond Father's Day.

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Magnet Bookmarks

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.

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Dad's Car Travel Kit

A box full of tools for the road is a useful gift for fathers who travel frequently.

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Date with Dad

Kids love to be in charge, so let them take Dad on a Father's Day "date" of their choosing.

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Lunch Box Shoe Shine Kit

Gathered together in a handy lunch box, all the equipment needed for a complete shoe shine makes a thoughtful and practical Father's Day gift.

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Travel Collage

Turn a memorable trip with Dad into an original piece of wall art.

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Custom Cuff Links

Cuff links for less than $15? It's possible; it just takes a pair of buttons and a little epoxy.

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Father's Day Tee-Time Cupcakes

Present Dad with a bunch of golf-themed cupcakes, complete with putting greens and sand traps, on his special day.

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Belt Rack

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.

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Framable Photo Card

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.

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Ribbon Chalkboard with Key Hooks

Give Dad a handmade organizer for the front hall so he'll never forget his keys again.

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Personalized Necktie

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.

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Decorative Stoppers

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.

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Father's Day Pruning Kit

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.

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Framed Family Tree

A family tree can be a beautiful work of art for Dad as well as an informative genealogical record.

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Map Coasters

Transform maps from Dad's favorite vacation spot or childhood home into customized drink coasters. 

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Gardener's Apron

If Dad's got a green thumb, make him a brand-new gardener's apron in a faux-bois motif.

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Custom Photo Mats

Mats rimmed with contrasting borders and lines give a polished look to his favorite black-and-white photos.

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Wine-Label Album Kit

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.

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Four Frames in One

Dad's favorite old photographs take on a new look when viewed together in a custom-made quadrant painted to match his walls.

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Custom-Patterned Coasters

Create coasters made from Plexiglass circles using Dad's favorite prints and patterns.

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Embellish a Cookbook

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.

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Daddy's Girl Clip Art

Kids can create adorable cards, boxes, labels, and tags using our printable "Daddy's Girl" clip art.

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Father's Day Scrapbox

Turn a special moment into a scrapbox of memories Dad will be proud to display on his wall.

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Father's Day Flip Book

Transform a digital video clip of you and Dad into a keep-at-hand photo flip book for repeated enjoyment. 

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