BBQ Tool Holster
Give him the ultimate grilling accessory that will hold all the barbecue essentials. Leather tool holders keep spatulas, hot sauce and more at hand for easy grilling.
Surprise Dad with a DIY scratch-off lotto-style card with prizes, such as a free car wash, breakfast in bed and a free pass from mowing the lawn. He’ll appreciate the day off.
Leather Valet Tray
Use an old frame and upcycled leather to provide Dad with a stylish place to keep his keys, change, jewelry and other valuables at hand. Give it a personalized touch by monogramming it using stencils and a permanent marker.
Hand-Painted Grilling Platter
Dad will be proud to serve burgers and hot dogs on his custom grilling platter. The kids can use their artistic skills to draw and write a custom message for their favorite man.
Style a Bar Cart
Give Dad a break and serve him his favorite drinks on a stylish bar cart. To make this, sand down an existing cart then apply two to three coats of the paint color of your choice to the entire cart. Add painter’s tape to the sides of the cart, and apply two to three coats of a different color of your choice to the cart’s tray. Let dry, then fill it with his favorite libations
Rustic Frame
Gather the kids to make this nature-inspired frame. Glue twigs to a picture frame, and add your favorite photo of Dad and the kids camping.
Bespoke Apron
Spruce up Dad’s barbecue or morning coffee routine with a rugged yet dapper denim apron. Leather loops conveniently hold towels and a small pocket is perfect as a cellphone holder.
Handmade Card
Don’t forget the card! Browse the scrapbook aisle for stickers that illustrate Dad’s favorite hobbies. Attach them to the front of card stock and write a sweet message inside to show how much you appreciate him.
Hand-Painted Coffee Mug
Surprise Dad the morning of Father’s Day by getting the kids to write messages and draw pictures of his favorite things on a coffee mug. You can get a mug kit at the kids’ section at any craft store — the porcelain pen dries within a minute!
No-Fuss Gift
Don’t stress if you’ve waited until the very last minute. He’ll appreciate the smallest of gestures — even if it’s simply putting a bow on a remote, giving him free reign of the TV all day.
Decoupage Tin Can
Put those empty tin cans to good use by covering them with Dad’s favorite memorabilia and quotes. The kids will love to make this for their favorite guy.
Vegetable-Dyed T-Shirt
Is your Dad eco-conscious? Make him a customized shirt by dyeing it in his favorite color using fruits and veggies.
Ring Toss Game
Make a ring toss game for Dad, and play out in the backyard with him on his special day and all summer long.
Decoupage iPhone Case
If your favorite guy is the techy type, surprise him with a decoupage iPhone case.
Homemade S’Mores Kit
Wrap Dad’s favorite campfire treat in a cute kit, and get the whole family together for some after-dinner backyard fun.
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