DIY Gifts for Dad

Written by: CreativeChild Staff Editor · May 9, 2026
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DIY Gifts for Dad

Popsicle Stick Cards

Show off what you love about Dad this Father's Day with a popsicle stick roll-up card. This simple project is perfect for small children to make and comes together in just a few simple steps. Make this Father's Day gift one to remember.

Materials:
Hot Glue Gun
Ribbon
Markers
Jumbo Popsicle Sticks

Directions:
1. Hot glue the popsicle sticks together.
2. Draw on your message and decorations.
3. Hot glue a ribbon long enough to go past the length of the popsicle sticks and tie together.
4.Hot glue the ribbon in a straight line halfway down the middle of the back of your popsicle stick card.
5. Roll from bottom to top, then tie both ends of the ribbon together in a bow. Happy Father’s Day!

Shirt & Tie Gift Boxes

These shirt & tie boxes can hold any small gift for dad, including snacks, candy, gift cards or even small tech gadgets!

Materials:
Construction Paper (In lots of different colors)
Glue/Tape

Directions:

 

Dad’s Sweet and Salty Stache Candy Jar

This is a quick, budget friendly gift for dad to refill over and over. You can't go wrong with giving dad his own personal "stache" of goodies!

Materials:
Dad’s Stache Label
Scissors
Mason Jar
Ribbon/Rope
Hot Glue Gun
Dad’s Favorite Candy/Snack

Directions:

1. Put dad’s favorite candy and/or treats inside the mason jar and close the lid.
2. Print out the stache label below and cut it out.
3. Hot glue the label to the jar and add some ribbon or rope for a cute detail. Then you’re done!