DIY Father's Day Gifts That Are Definitely Worth Your Time & Effort

These simple DIY Father's Day gifts are wonderful ways to show the dad in your life how much you appreciate him. These easy homemade Father's Day gifts are genuine ways to show your love with their charming inscriptions and clever puns.

Last minute Father's Day gifts DIY

Homemade Jam

Make your father a special treat made with love, such as savory or sweet homemade jams, if he is a food enthusiast. Preserve the jam in cute glass jars and feel free to decorate them with ribbons or bows.

Whiskey Tag

Give your father a whiskey that he will enjoy tasting. Next, print, cut, and attach a label to the bottle of his choice. 

Considering that the complete package just requires a few minutes to create, this is among the best Father's Day gift ideas DIY for anyone who appreciates a good drink.

A DIY Whiskey Tag

Sports Donuts

If he likes both sports and sweets, these adorable donuts make the perfect Father's Day gift DIY. Start with a bag of store-bought mini glaze donuts, or have your kids help make some from scratch.

Book Spine Bookmark

Do you have an old book that just can't be saved? If the spine can still be saved, use it to help Dad recognize himself in the book he picks up next.

Using a utility knife, remove the spine and apply patterned contact paper to the inside. Create a puncture at the top and insert the string through it.

A DIY book spine bookmark

Mini Zen Garden

It's quite easy to set up this tiny zen garden, which is a terrific method to help Dad stay calm. A little box, some sand, air plants, rocks, and a small rake are all you'll need. Youngsters will love to play with it too.

Consider purchasing a zen garden kit if you don't have time to find these supplies to create this homemade Father's Day gift idea:

Color-Blocked Golf Tees

If your father plays golf frequently, these paint-dipped golf tees will be a hit. All you need for these easy projects is paint and some long golf tees.

If you customize his shirts with his favorite colors, he'll have the most stylish shirts on the course.

Related: Father's Day Golf Gifts

Bath Bombs

Everyone might use a relaxing bath after a demanding day, and these colorful bath bombs make the experience much better. Further, kids will love experimenting with different hues and decorations (such as dried flowers or orange peels).

DIY Bath Bombs

Chalkboard Cookie Jar

Is there anything tastier than ice cream for Dad? Naturally, cookies! Give him a personalized cookie jar to let him assemble his favorite cookies. Put a notice saying "keep out or else!" with his name on it.

Beverage Carrier

This handcrafted beverage container is one of the greatest last minute DIY Father's Day gifts.

With enough space to hold a six-pack of brew or Dad's preferred fizzy drink, it is the perfect picnic companion. The carrier comes with a handy bottle opener and assembles quickly with a high-temperature glue gun.

Father’s Day Trophy

Show Dad your admiration for him with this special award! Because it's so simple to make, this cardboard, glue, and glitter paint activity is among great Father's Day gifts from kids.

A Father’s Day trophy

Monster Trail Mix

Dad's movie snack (or anytime snack, actually) will be seasonally appropriate if you include a personalized label from his own "little monsters". Make your own with chocolate, dried fruit, and a choice of nuts. 

However, if you're too busy to create them yourself, get them right now on Amazon!

Beer Bouquet

Add a paper flower to each bottle to make an average six-pack appropriate for the occasion. You already know that what he really wants for Father's Day is a case of his favorite beer.

Bottle Cap Fishing Lures

Bottle cap fishing lures

Even if Dad doesn't fish, he will still find these adorable fishing lures created from bottle caps. 

Every time he opens his tackle box, if he successfully catches fish, those will serve as a continual reminder of your love for him.

Suggested: Father's Day Gifts For Fishermen

DIY Canvas Tool Apron

Does your dad like mending things and doing housework? This tool apron is the perfect Father's Day DIY gift.

Modern Leather Keychain

If your stylish father likes functional yet stylish items, make him this elegant leather keychain. 

This fashionable gift, which can be made in a matter of minutes with leftover leather and metal clasps, is a great option for Father's Day gifts for uncles as well.

A DIY modern leather keychain