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Gifts for Him

Use many creative techniques and supplies to make a variety of gifts for that special guy on your list.

Best Dad I Ever Saw Picture

Lisa shares instructions to make a special gift for dad.

Chip Off the Old Block

From your About.com guide, an original gift idea.

Daddy's Caddy

Find out how you can make this great tool caddy out of a coffee can. This would be a perfect gift for dad or any special guy.

Easy Hat Organizer

A fun and easy gift to make.

Easy Hat Organizer Craft Photo

Crystal from GA shares these photos of an easy hat organizer she made.

Football Team Placemat Craft

From your About.com guide, create a placemat using your team's colors.

Golf Ball Dog Craft

Make this special dog a golf fan can display on a shelf or even used as a paperweight!

Hip Dad Gift

From your About.com guide, silly and fun gift idea.

Home-Made Gifts for Dad

Good old dad... Always there when you need him and usually when you don't! Everything he does is for you and your family... How do you show your appreciation to him? By making him one of these great Father's Day gifts, of course! Find a special gift to make below and don't forget to make some wrapping paper] and a special card!

I Love Dad Beaded Safety Pin

Use this free pattern to make beaded safety pin jewelry.

Necktie T-Shirt Craft

This is a new twist on a traditional gift for dads and other guys. Discover how you can give them a t-shirt sporting a tie that suits their personality.

Recycle a Tin for Dad

Leslie explains how to you transform a mint tin into a unique gift.

Sew A BBQ Apron

Summer Barbecues, Father's Day, birthday gifts, what ever your reason an apron is always useful! Free, full directions here.

Sew a Chef's Hat

Use this free pattern along with the directions to make your own chef's hat.

Sew a Nail Pouch

This is a simple project that the kids maybe able to make themselves.

Shaving Soap Recipe

Once you try a real soap to shave with, you'll never use a commercial shaving cream again!

Stuffed Football Craft

From your About.com guide, make your own fun football.

World's Best Dad Suncatcher

From your About.com guide, an easy gift made with glue!

Armchair Quarterback Survival Kit

A great gift for a football fan; includes printable poem.

Bad Call Brick

A great gag gift for a sports fan on your list!

Baseball Plaque

If your Dad is a baseball fan, this plaque, made to look like an autographed baseball, is an ideal gift. Great for hanging in his office, above his tool box, or by his baseball memorabilia.

Best Dad Ever Keychain

A great gift for Father's Day or his birthday, he'll cherish it and carry it around proudly. Better than a tie any day!

Best Dad Soda Can Hug

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.

Business Card Holder

Make this fun business card holder from Popsicle sticks!

Dad Rocks Paperweight

Be creative and make this very special and useful gift to give to your dad. Show him that he is special by making this adorable paperweight from salt dough and pea gravel.

Dad Sayings

Print out these sayings, cut apart, and fill a jar for dad... Includes printable jar label.

Dad's Survival Kit

Decorate a box and fill it with special momentos for dad.

Dad's Pad Holder

Make a note pad holder featuring your dad's favorite hobby.

Dad's Tags

Kids can make a personalized license tag for a fun Father's Day gift.

Duck Tape Tie

Make a personalize tie using Duck brand duct tape.

Duct Tape Tie

A fun twist on a traditional gift for dads; includes a cute, printable poem.

Father and Child T-shirts

What a cute gift to surprise Dad and child with!

Father's Day Golf Course Pencil Holder

An easy pencil holder to make for any golf fan. Made with a clean, cardboard juice can.

Father's Day Tie

Dad will love wearing this tie that you decorate yourself.

Father's Day Wall Hanging

An interesting gift made with a necktie.

Gone Fishin' Chalkboard For Dad

Sit the kids down with a little paint, a chalkboard, and a few scrapbooking stickers, and you'll end up with a great note board for Dad. Change the theme to fit his favorite hobby!

Grandpa's Paddle

A fun gag gift for a special grandpa.

Greatest Dad Award

Give your father this special Dad award and let him know you think he's the greatest.

I Love Dad Doorknob Hanger

Printable template with a few themes to choose from.

Iron On Tie

Have the kids create unique ties that can be ironed on to any t-shirt.

Mechanic's Pencil Holder

If that special Dad in your life is in the automotive service industry, he'll love this easy to make pencil holder.

More Than a Box

Honor Dad with a gift handcrafted especially for him.

Nuts and Bolts Paperweight

Make dad this unique paper weight out of plaster of paris and some nuts and bolts!

Odds'n Ends Box

This easy craft project costs pennies to make and is a great gift for Father's Day or anytime.

Painted Coffee Mug for Dad

Painting on a coffee cup is just as easy as painting on a piece of paper or wood.

Personalized Tool Belt

Simple suggestions for decorating a tool belt for dad, grandpa, or any other special handyperson!

Picture Frames 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. Includes printable templates.

Rock for Dad

Use a rock, paint, and glitter to create a special work of art for your dad's desk.

Salt Dough Football

It's football season! Here's a fun craft to keep your kids busy during the game. Make this fun mini football into a magnet for the fridge or even a good luck charm for watching the game!

Salt Dough Sport Magnets

If the Dad in your child's life is a sports nut, these magnets made from salt dough are a perfect gift for Father's Day. Simple instructions and easy to decorate you can make extras for Grandpa too!

Terry Towel

Get a small white towel, some fabric paint, and your hands, and you've got a great gift for your dad.

Tie Rack

Try your hand at this easy woodworking project.

Treasure Box for Dad

A bit on the hard side using foam board. Definately will need an adult's help!
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