25 DIY Father’s Day Gifts to Make for Dad

These DIY Father’s Day gift ideas are modern, cool, and fun to make! Handmade gifts for dad are a great way to celebrate.

Father’s Day is coming, and this year let’s made Dad something that he actually wants!

I mean, how many macaroni photo frames can he really be thrilled about, am I right?

So I pulled together twenty five DIY gift ideas that are cool, modern, and that dad will love.

Each of these are either useful, beautiful, delicious, or a combination of the three!

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DIY Father’s Day Gift Ideas

So let’s dive in!

We’ve got everything from edible gifts, to sentimental projects, to DIYs that will make dad’s day easier.

DIY Embroidered Photographs

Let’s start off with a nostalgic DIY Father’s Day gift that will definitely make the whole family smile. Embroidered photos are quick to make and add such a fun handmade aspect to a simple photo.

DIY Stenciled Grilling Apron

An apron is a classic dad gift, and this one takes it to a new DIY level! This stenciled grilling apron is made from a simple flour sack towel, and there’s a downloadable template you can use for the stenciled design.

DIY Beard Oil

Beardy dads rejoice! Here’s a simple, two-ingredient recipe for a peppermint beard oil that’s great for styling and encouraging growth.

Image and project from Schisandra and Bergamot

DIY Orange Bitters (And the Best Old Fashioned Recipe!)

If you have a cocktail dad in your life, this is a perfect addition to his at-home bar. A bottle of homemade bitters makes a great gift, and you can mix him up an Old Fashioned to cheers with!

DIY Sashiko Denim Bookmarks

I love upcycling projects! These very cool sashiko bookmarks are made from old jeans and are perfect for a dad who loves to read.

Image and project from Pillar Box Blue

DIY Cornhole Game

Backyard dads will be so pumped on a handmade cornhole game! This one would be perfect for the whole family to work on together — and they play together!

DIY Shrinky Dink Keychains

If you have little kiddos and want to get them in on the DIY Father’s Day gift giving, I love this idea. It also captures their cute handwriting and would make a great keychain or magnet.

Image and project from Simply Kinder

Printable Bookplate History Sticker

These printable book plate history stickers are awesome because they almost require no DIY whatsoever! Just download and print the file and give it to dad with a book that you know he’ll love.

DIY Painted Photo Frame Magnets

These mini photo frames would look so fun on a fridge or even on dad’s office filing cabinets! Customize them with his favorite colors, or have each family member paint a different one.

Image and project from Entertain the Idea

DIY Acrylic Dominoes

Does your family love game night? Make a DIY Father’s Day gift that he can play! I love these acrylic dominoes because they’re super cool to look at and fun to play with.

DIY Leather Box Handles

Materials like wood and leather make very cool DIY Father’s Day gifts, and these leather handle boxes are a great idea! Make them in a few different sizes and give dad a whole set.

Image and project from Idle Hands Awake

DIY Beaded Dad Keychains

I can just imagine the fun phrases that each of my family members would make if they made these beaded keychains for dad! What would you have them say?

Image and photo from Kitchen Counter Chronicle

DIY Leather Catchall Basket

I love a DIY that looks like you bought it at a cool boutique, and this is one of them! A leather catchall basket makes a great DIY gift for dads whose pockets are always full.

DIY Craft Beer Candles

Dads love candles too!

Image and project from Pillar Box Blue

DIY Travel Map

A travel map marking where Dad has traveled is such an incredible gift! What a unique way to celebrate a world traveler.

DIY Fluted Utensil Holder

I love this fluted utensil canister for its modern look and natural feel. You can start with any basic container or canister you find at a thrift shop, making it an upcycling project.

Image and project from Lili and Russ

DIY Pine Cone Fire Starters

I think giving pine cone fire starters as gifts is such a rad move! These would be great for outdoorsy dads who love to camp, or any dad who uses a wood burning stove or fireplace.

DIY Photo Holders

A simple photo stand is getting a very cool, modern upgrade with this easy DIY Father’s Day gift idea. I love these little stands, and you can use them to give a photo, a gift card, or a hand-drawn picture.

Image and project from Paper & Stitch

DIY Rolling Plant Stand

A rolling plant stand is a great starter woodworking project to give for Father’s Day! If you have a man in your life who loves plants, give this one a try.

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

If dad has everything he needs, a batch of the world’s best chocolate chip cookies is probably all he wants. These are incredibly delicious, fool-proof, and covered with flaky salt, making them the perfect sweet-savory combo.

Image and project from Studio DIY

DIY Painted House Ornament

Paint dad’s house on an ornament for a wow-worthy gift that he’ll definitely treasure. This one is also perfect for a holiday gift (or any time of year, really!).

DIY Banner

Does dad have a catchphrase or life motto? Put it on a banner for him! This is such an easy tutorial and the final product looks fantastic.

Image and project from Alice and Lois

DIY Instant Photo Album

Instax photos are so charming and nostalgic, and an album full of them is such a fun walk down memory lane. Use this tutorial to print out old photos on Instax film and create an album for a sweet DIY Father’s Day gift.

DIY Bike Pannier Bags

Bike dads will love these DIY pannier bags for their bicycle! Customize them with dad’s favorite color or a great leather (or faux leather) bag.

DIY Deck of Cards

These DIY playing cards are covered in your favorite photos! Use photos of dad, or photos from his Instagram feed to make them super-customized.