Father's Day is right around the corner. As busy working moms, many of us do not have the time to scour the Internet to look for great Father's Day craft ideas. The following websites provide a wide array of entertaining, fun and inexpensive Father's Day craft ideas for children.
Whether he is an avid fisherman or sports fan, he’ll be reminded how much he is loved every time he looks at his one-of-a-kind gift. Not only are the following Father’s Day crafts sure to be great big hits with dad, they are affordable to make too.
Many of these projects require adult supervision.
Fun Father’s Day Crafts for Kids
Father’s Day Fishing Crafts:
- Tissue Paper Fish – If dad loves to fish, he’ll enjoy this handmade fish made out of tissue paper. You’ll need glue, card stock and blue and green tissue paper.
- Tackle Box – This fun project is sure to be appreciated by fishermen. You’ll need a small plastic box with compartments, glue, stickers and foam letters. This craft project is from Making Friends.
- Fishing Photo Frame – This fun project combines dad’s favorite things – fishing and you! You’ll need a plain or unfinished wooden picture frame and unfinished fish. 18 gauge wire, paint, markers and thin wooden dowels are also required. Cute!
Father’s Day Sports Crafts:
- Football Photo Frame – If dad loves football, he’ll get a KICK out of this fun craft from All Kids Network! You’ll need a Styrofoam egg for the football, brown and white paint , 18 gauge wire and a few photographs. This project uses a knife so make sure there is adult supervision.

- Personalized Pennant – If dad loves sports, make him his very own pennant this year. This simple project only requires a pennant and some paint. Creativity is key with this Father’s Day project from Making Friends.
Miscellaneous Father’s Day Crafts:
- Shirt Cuff Card - Oh, what a cute idea! A viewer suggested using these for napkin ring holders. From the talented Queen of Crafts, Martha Stewart.
- Father’s Day Photo Frame – To make this craft project, print out the template, cut along the dotted lines and add your favorite picture in the cut-out area. Place the entire project in a lovely frame. From the folks at Family Fun Go.
- Rustic Picture Frame – If dad is an outdoorsman, he’ll love this little frame made out of twigs from Enchanted Learning.
- Father’s Day Note Pad – Oh, how cute it this? Another great Father’s Day craft idea from Ms. Stewart. This one is a winner!
- Origami Tie – Make this fun tie for dad from Activity Village.
- Helping Hands – Make a cute bouquet, plant or tree out of hand prints.
- Smiley Daddy & Me Magnet – This craft project is from Amanda Formaro. She shows you just how to make this little magnet dad will just love. Parental supervision is recommended for younger children.
- King of Cool Playing Cards – If dad loves to play cards, he’ll love his very own set of personalized cards with dad's favorite photo on it. You’ll need special paper for this craft.
- Paper Airplanes – If your dad loves aircrafts, why not make him a very cool paper airplane for Father’s Day? There is a wide selection of aircrafts and step-by-step directions.
- Car Wash Kit – This idea comes to you from Martha Stewart. Most dads spend a lot of time washing and cleaning the car, right? So put this handy and functional car wash kit together and you’ll be on his “good list.” Just be warned - he may make you clean the car!
- Crafty Bird Feeder - Dad won't be the only one to love this eco-friendly project. Watch Marie, a former teacher, show us how to make this simple-to-do Bird Feeder. From Make and Takes.
For more Father's Day fun, visit
- Father's Day Coloring Activities for Kids
- Free Father's Day Cards
- Best Father's Day Flicks: Top 15 Movies to Watch on Father's Day
- Father's Day Wearables: Affordable Craft Projects Dad Can Wear
Happy Father's Day! Enjoy.













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