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Below you will find many arts and crafts ideas to make homemade presents and card for your Dad on Father's Day. Handmade Father's Day Presents are the ones that Daddy loves. Some Father's Day crafts on this page are Father's Day cards, a clock, desk sets, saying jar, and many more great arts and crafts ideas to make for your Dad.

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#1 Dad Pennant Craft for Dad - Hurray for Dads! Make him a pennant with a special message.

Air Craft Paper Clip Holder Craft for Kids - Assemble a wooden model and transform it into a paper clip holder.

Answer Feather Card Craft for Father's Day - Answer feathers are used to reveal the answers to your questions. Tell Dad to query the feather and the answer should be revealed to him the next day!

Best Dad Can Coolers - Super easy, minimal supplies, can be put together in minutes by even the youngest of crafters! These cute soda can hugs are a great gift for Dad. They also make an ideal classroom project as supplies are inexpensive and they go together so quickly.

Best Dad I ever Saw Picture Craft - Lisa shares instructions to make a special gift for dad.

Best Dad Desk Accessory Craft - Painted black to compliment Dad's executive desk, this decoration reminds him of your love for him all day long. This also looks great displayed in your home with family photographs!

Best Dad I Ever Saw Magnet - Make this craft with mostly with recycled things and who just never wants to throw away anything. She writes that this really annoys her husband but she tells him that they are saving the world one craft at a time!

"Big Cheese" Father's Day Card - Make Your Own Mouse and Cheese "Big Cheese" Father's Day Card out of card stock (heavy paper), yellow construction paper, crayons, yarn for tail and whiskers, tape and glue, marker, pink or red fun foam hearts. (scroll down)

Billiards Clock Gift for Dad- A fun clock to make for your Dad's Rec Room!

Bird and Bark Card for Father's Day - With this card, no binoculars are necessary to spy a pretty fowl! If your father loves the great outdoors, he'll really appreciate this bird-covered craft.

Brown Paper Bag Card - Make a beautiful card from a brown paper bag and some ribbon.

Business Card Holder - What a cute gift this can be for Dad, Mother, Aunt or Uncle. Decorate the popsicle sticks with hearts, stars, or other designs made out of Woodsies, felt or construction paper

Buttons for Dad on Father's Day - Customize a button to make it just right for your Dad.

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Car Air Freshener Craft - Here is a gift that just about all dads can use. These patterns can be adapted to look like the child's father or the child that is giving the gift to dad. On the father air freshener you can put a little note on it that says, "World's Best Dad" and on the child's you can put something like, "I love you, Dad."car air freshener Father's Day gift Makes a great Father's Day gift.

Car Nut Frame Craft for Dad - Is your dad hooked on cars? Are you a mechanic in training? If you love cars, trucks, or anything with a motor, then this frame is a great gift for your father.

Cookie Tube for Dad on Father's Day Craft - Recycle a cylindrical potato chip container into a modern art cookie tin for Dad! Paint it however you like and fill it will your dad's favorite homemade cookies.

Cowboy Can Coolers Craft for Dad - Just what every cowboy needs to keep his can or bottle cold after a hot day of rustling.

Compass Key Ring for Dad - Here's a great classroom or troop project! You'll only need about 15 minutes and kids can take home a key ring dad will really use.

Creative Boxer Shorts - Fabric crayons and a little imagination and your kids can transform plain boxers into a masterpiece just for Dad.

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"Dad Rocks" Paper Weight For Kids to make for Father's Day - Make this handmade gift for Dad on Father's Day. What you will need: Small rounded river stones, (I found some at Wal-Mart by the house plants), plaster of Paris, paint, tacky glue, tiny googly eyes, permanent marker and a mold.

"Dad You Rock" Paperweight Gift for Father's Day - Is your Dad cool enough to have this paperweight?

Dad's Desk Organizer Craft Activity - Perfect gift for Dad for Father's Day or a birthday.

Dad's Western Key Fob - This one is a keeper! Dad will use it every day.

Dad's Sports Crazy Hat - Is your dad crazy for cars? Or maybe it’s golf, or sports, or even fishing. Whatever it is that your pop adores, make him this fun hat for Father’s Day that he’ll wear all year long!

Daddy Duct Dollars Handmade Gift Craft - Dad will appreciate the thriftiness behind this Father's Day gift -- a wallet crafted out of duct tape. Simply follow the steps below, then, before presenting it to him, fill Dad's gift with extras: pretend money, a fun identification card, or coupons he can redeem later.

Dads Desk Organizer Craft for Kids to Make for Father's Day - Give Dad something he can use every day and remember how much you appreciate him.

Dad & Me Coffee Mug Craft - Use your fingerprints and paint to make a useful keepsake gift for Dad. This simple but adorable cup says it all!

Dad’s Baseball Frame Father's Day Gift Craft - Dads, kids, and baseball, all three make for great memories. Save those memories with this super easy baseball-themed frame for Dad. It’s a great gift that he can display proudly.

Dad & Me Fishing Shirts - Fishing and guys: they just go naturally together! These adorable stick-man shirts are the perfect fit for those lazy fishing days.

Dad Rocks Paperweight Craft for Father's Day - What dad could resist using this glittery paperweight on his desk to show off your love for him? Paint it with his favorite color or to match his office décor.

"Dad, I'm nuts about You." Father's Day Gift for Dad - Make this adorable nuts jar for your daddy on Father's day as your homemade gift for him. What you will need: Jar with a lid, sand paper, epoxy glue, tacky glue, peanuts or other nuts, paper glue (rubber cement) and gold spray paint.

"Daddy's Girl" Picture Frame - You can also write "Daddy's Boy" or "Just like Daddy" instead of "Daddy's Girl".

DAD Picture Frame Craft - A simple-to-make picture frame for Dad - a great gift for Father's Day.

Dad's Key Ring Gift Craft - Make a key ring from shrink art and decorate it with wire, beads and suede cord.

Dad's Cap Note Holder Gift for Father's Day Craft - Dad won't miss the game with this gift he can keep on his desk for reminders.

Dad's Desktop Basketball Game Gift for Father's Day - When Dad needs a break, he can play a game of basketball at his desk.

Daddy Bingo - These DADDY BINGO cards can be printed off for any number of children. The cards refresh on the screen with random numbers. Be sure to check back for BINGO cards for holidays too! Don't forget the prizes!

Delightful Dog Card Craft for Father's Day - Make a great dog card for dog lovers.

Denim Basket for Dad - Recycle an Easter basket and an old pair of blue jeans into this great gift basket for Father’s Day.

Denim MP3 Player Holder Father's Day Craft Gift for Dad - Make this great holder to carry a personal MP3 player (like an iPod or Zune) or cell phone. It makes a fun present for Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or an older sibling's birthday. Whatever the occasion, this makes a great gift.

Duct Tape Stadium Seat - Now you can seat more comfortably at the stadium, on bleachers or on the sidelines.

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Emoticon Magnets Handmade Gift Craft for Dad - Here's a fun gift idea for a computer buff: turn those symbols that express feeling in cyberspace into funny-faced refrigerator magnets.

Eyeglass Holder - This eyeglass holder is a homemade gift that Dad will really appreciate and use everyday.

Expandable Map Holder - An arts and crafts map holder project to make for your Dad on Father's Day.

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Family Key Keeper - Help Dad (and everyone else) keep track of his keys by making him this great personalized key keeper

Family Marble Magnets Craft - Family Marble Magnets is a fun craft for kids to make for their Dad. Give a set of these adorable little magnets and your parents will need no reminder of how much you love them! These make a perfect gift for Mother's Day or Father's Day.

Family Key Keeper - For Father's Day, give Dad a personalized rack that he (and everyone else) can use to keep track of car and house keys.

Father's Day Angel - Make a father angel for your dad on Father's Day.

Father's Day Throne - Transform a lawn chair into a throne that literally puts within his reach everything he needs to be king for a day.

Father's Day Muffin Flower Card - These are simple and fun crafts for even the youngest children to do. The center of the flower can be further decorated with sequins, small seeds or a photo. We glued a small photo of Kaitlyn (she made the card) into the center of the flower.

Father's Day Party Pot Gift Idea Craft - This 4" terra cotta pot can be used to hold napkins and utensils at a Father's day barbeque.

Father's Day Card Blue Jeans Style - Make a Father's Day Card out of Blue Jeans this year.

Faux Leather Pen Holder Father's Day Gift Craft - Make your dad this great-looking pen holder for his desk or tool bench. Its handsome exterior resembles aged leather. He will cherish the gift for years to come!

Fish Card for Dad Father's Day Card - If your father loves going fishing, he'll think this charming card is quite a catch. Dad will imagine the sound of rippling of water, a beautiful breeze passing by, and the pull of the "big one" at the end of his line when he gets a gander at this 3-D fishing-themed Father's Day card.

Fishing Visors for Dad Craft - Make a visor to wear while you're fishing or make it for your fishing buddy.

Fit to be Tied Father's Day Handmade Gift - For Father's Day this year, update Dad's wardrobe with a fashionable new tie and recycle an outmoded one into a stylish sunglass sling.

Floppy Disk Photo Cube Father's Day Gift Craft - Your kids will love making this terrific photo frame craft gift for Dad's desk at work or home!

Foamie Awards Craft for Best Dads - Great for Mom, Dad, teachers, parties, incentives and more!

Formal Greetings Father's Day Card for Dad - Even if the dad in your house isn't a shirt-and-tie kind of guy, he's sure to love this stylish Father's Day card.

Frame for Dad's RearView Mirror - Here's a gift every Dad will be proud to display in his car.

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Giraffe Pencil Holder for Dad - Make a Giraffe Pencil Holder for Dad to hold his pencils in.

Golf Ball Mobile Craft for Dad - Score a hole in one with this tee-rific gift.

Golf Bear Craft - Make Dad this golf pro bear to give him advice on how to improve his handicap.

Golf Business Card Holder Father's Day Gift Craft - Shoot a hole in one with this golf-themed Popsicle stick business card holder. Change the sport and kids can create a whole new gift for Father's Day or Mother's Day.

Golfing Dad's Memo Board Gift Craft - Does your Dad love golf? Here's a gift you can make especially for him.

Golf Yarn Bug Craft - With his visor and mini golf club, this bug is sure get a hole-in-one.

Golf Ball Seeds Crafts Project for Dad on Father's Day - This is a cute gag gift for children to make for parents or grandparents. It goes well with a gift of golf balls or clubs.

Gone Fishing Door Hanging Father's Day Gift Craft - Don't look for Dad when this door hanging is hanging from office door.

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Handprint Poem - Cute poem with handprint makes a cherished gift.

Helping Hands for Mom and Dad - Make a tree, a bouquet or a potted plant of helping hands that can be redeemed for help around the house and yard.

House Helper Card Craft for Dad - Kids can pledge to lend Mom or Dad a hand around the house with this flowery card.

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King for a Day Crown Father's Day Craft for Kids - Celebrate Father's Day by making your dad feel like royalty! Your father can be a king for the day with this easy, fun project.

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I Love You BINGO - Print these BINGO cards off for Mother's Day, Father's Day, or any day!

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Ladybug Tie Tack Handmade Gift for Dad - Bestow a little ladybug luck by rounding up a few of these charming beetle tie tacks (they look great on jackets and baseball caps too) for all of your favorite people.

"Leather" Desk Organizer Craft for Kids - We used an old "leather-like" purse that was purchased at a garage sale to make this desk organizer.

Lego Frame - This frame is fun to make and to give to Dad!

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Make a Cute Dog Card for Your Daddy - Make this cute card for your Dad on Father's Day. "Dad, My Love for you Goes On and On!" Dog Card Craft for Kids

Making T-Shirts to Give - T-Shirts are a great gift for children to make for dad, mom, grandparents or each other.  They're fun, relatively easy and fairly practical.  There are a number of different ideas on this page... hopefully the headings will help you quickly find what you're looking for.

Me-and-You Book Handmade Gift for Dad on Father's Day - Me-and-You Book This interactive book that kids can make from scratch is guaranteed to be an instant favorite with fathers.

Memo Holder for Dad Craft for Father's Day - Dad would love a memo holder for his desk... especially if it's made by you!

Message in a Bottle Card Father's Day Card - Everyone loves unexpected surprises from people who love them. This Father's Day, Dad will be delighted when he discovers your special message inside this bottle-shaped card.

Mini Scrap Book Decorated with Stamps for Dad or Grandpa - Kids can make this fun craft for Dad or Grandpa... A terrific gift for grandparents!

Mini Tackle Box for Dad - Make Dad a little tackle box to keep his hooks and lures organized.

Mouse Pad Craft for Kids to Make for Dad - Add some cuteness to your child's desktop with this cute computer mouse pad, a study buddy who'll be as quiet as, well, a mouse.

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Necktie Father's Day Card Craft for Kids - Give Dad this heart on Father's Day to show him how much you love him.

Nutty Plaque for Dad - This Nutty Placque was designed by the FreeKidsCrafts team just in time for Fathers Day.

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Origami Tie Craft Activity - Made with origami paper it is the perfect size for a card. If you use a square of larger paper (such as gift wrap, brown paper or wallpaper) you could make a "life-size" tie: hole punch the top at each side, attach string, and wear your origami! Or use smaller squares (2 - 3 inch) to make ties for your teddies!

Pad for Dad Handmade Gift Craft - Even if Dad's not the absent-minded-professor type, he'll surely appreciate getting this rustic, pocket-size notebook for Father's Day. (First to-do item: Thank kids by taking them out for ice cream!)

Paint Stick Note Holder Man Father's Day Gift - This is a cute father's day craft that children can make for their fathers. Dads will love holding notes in this guy's hands.

Paper Clip Holder for Dad on Father's Day - Make dad a paperclip holder for his desk with a little wooden car on top. This idea is by Miguel of Junior Troop leader in Mastic Long Island.

Paper Maché Book Ends - Making bookends for your Dad is a great gift idea for Father's Day.

Parent and Child T-Shirts - Create a special bond with these parent and child T-shirts. Parents and kids alike will enjoy crafting and wearing these matching T-shirts. Great gifts for Mother's Day or Father's Day.

Pencil Holder for Dad on Father's Day - Make this cool pencil holder gift for your Daddy on Father's Day.

Pen Holder Collage - Make a pen holder featuring your dad's favorite things.

Photo Business Card Holder for Dad - This holder is made with rocks but you can choose anything to match your photo. Makes a great gift for Mom or Dad.

Photo House Card Craft for Dad - Make a picture-perfect frame card that's filled with Mom and Dad's favorite faces.

Picture Frames Fridge Magnets for Dad - You can put these frames on a desk, hang them on the wall, or attach a magnet to the back and hang them from the fridge or file cabinet.

Plaster Book Ends Craft for Kids to Make for Dad - A terrific gift for anyone in the family. Don't forget to make a set for yourself!

Pom Pom Tie Guy Craft for Kids to Make for Dad - Make these really easy and super cute fluffy guys in a tie for your dad to display proudly on his desk or toolbox! It makes a great Father's Day gift.

Pup for Pop - The next time Dad needs someone to fetch him a pencil, this desktop dog can deliver.

Puzzle Picture : What Dads Really Want - Our top ideas for Father's Day gifts that Dad will enjoy all year long

Recycled Puzzle Piece Photo Frame Craft for Kids - Don't throw out your puzzles with missing pieces. There are plenty of crafting opportunities waiting.

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Say it with Signs - Remember the old signs along the highways? Make some for your daddy!

Scrapbook for Dad - Some templates + some ideas. Young kids, from babies up, can contribute and even grown-ups like/love (are absolutely addicted to?) scrapbooking.

Seascape Pencil Holder Father's Day Gift Craft - Make a splash with this seascape pencil holder craft. All you need is a juice can or similar container and you can easily recycle it into a pencil holder with any theme.

Secret Safe for Dad - I love this idea! It was submitted by Kristi of Enumclaw, Washington. Outside it looks like an ordinary trinket jar but inside is a secret safe for Dad's valuables.

Smiley Daddy & Me Magnet Craft - Everyone knows what smileys are, so why not make one of you and your dad? This adorable magnet is perfect for attaching to a filing cabinet, refrigerator, or even a tool box.

Special Dad's KeyChain - This makes a great gift, and is both fun and easy! (Scroll Down)

Sports Ball Key Chains - Is your dad a sports fan? If so, these fun key chains make a perfect gift this Father's Day! They are easy to make and useful as well.

Sports Pencil Holder Father's Day Gift Craft - Give an athlete or sports fan a surprise with this sports pencil holder. We've used golf as the example, but it's easy to substitute decorations from any sport.

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Tent Card for Father's Day - This card is a great gift for outdoorsmen of all ages. It makes a great project for kids to create for Father's Day, or an imaginative way for campers or cub scouts to send a card to their folks at home.

The World's Best Dad Ribbon - Make a World's Best Dad Ribbon for Father's Day with a round plastic medal attached to a neck ribbon or a piece of ribbon 2" x 4" long or longer; scissors; Elmer's 3D Washable Paint Pens

Thumb Bunny Card - As every parent knows, kids have a knack for leaving their fingerprints on everything. Now they can use this incredible skill to crank out a whole mess of adorable cards.

Tie Card - Make a fun card for Dad!

Train Paperweight Father's Day Gift Craft for Kids - Wouldn't Dad just love this paperweight? It's easy to make from our wooden train kit.

Treasure Box Business Card Holder for Dad - A cool Father's Day gift craft to make a business card holder that looks like a treasure box. Wouldn't this gift look great on Dad's desk?

Tree Bark Pencil Holder Craft for Dad on Father's Day - This is a surprisingly simple craft that looks great when complete! It's meant to look like an Rainbow Eucalyptus tree, though I think we didn't use quite enough green on ours. Either way, it's very pretty.

TV Remote Control Holder for Dad - Dad's going to love this! A special holder for the TV remote complete with his name on it!

Western Bookmark Craft for Dad - Every cowboy or cowgirl needs one!

Western Coaster Crafts Project for Kids to Make for Dad - Make a set for Dad! He can keep one on his desk at home and one at work.

Woven Key Rings - Make one for Dad and one for Mom. These are made with recycled metallic cord using the same technique used when making camp lanyards.

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You are My Sunshine Craft - You are my sunshine craft for Dad on Father's Day.

"You Hold the Keys to My Heart!" Father's Day Card - The inside of this heart-shaped Father's Day card says, "Thanks for teaching me each day and showing me the Way, for helping me to see how I can be Free! ©Carolyn Warvel

You're Great Father's Day Card Project - Cute Teddy Bear Card to Print Out and Make for your daddy.

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