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Father's Day projects
33 things to make for Father's Day, sorted by who is making them.
1 projects
Toddlers
1 projects
Preschoolers
6 projects
Kids
Air-dry clay pinch pots
Push your thumb into a ball of clay, pinch the sides into a little pot, and paint it once it dries.
Wooden race car
Sand, paint and build a wooden race car from a kit block, then race it down a ramp against the family.
Homemade coupon book
A little stapled book of coupons good for hugs, breakfast in bed, or 1 free car wash from your kid.
Popsicle stick photo frame
A craft stick frame painted and decorated by your kid, with a photo of the two of you inside.
Salt dough handprint keepsake
Press your kid's hand into salt dough, bake it, and paint it into a keepsake that shows how small they were.
Wooden birdhouse from a kit
Hammer together a real wooden birdhouse from a kit, paint it, and hang it where birds can move in.
9 projects
Teens and students
Duct tape wallet
A slim bifold wallet made entirely of duct tape that holds cards and cash and lasts longer than you'd think.
Paracord bracelet
A chunky woven bracelet with a buckle that holds about 8 ft of strong cord you can unravel if you need it.
Wood headphone stand
A clean, minimal stand made from a board and a dowel that keeps your headphones off the desk and looking good.
Hand-lettered paint pen mug
A plain white mug with your own lettering or doodles, baked so the design lasts.
Leather cord keepers
Little snap straps that keep earbuds and chargers coiled in your bag, cheap to make and good to sell.
Photo tile coasters
A set of 4 coasters made from cheap ceramic tiles and your favorite photos, sealed so drinks wipe right off.
Hand tool birdhouse
A classic wooden birdhouse built with a hand saw, hammer and nails, sized for real backyard birds.
Branch slice coasters
Rustic wood coasters sawed from a branch by hand and sealed, a woodworking first that people actually buy.
Wooden phone stand
A solid wood block with an angled slot that holds your phone up for video calls, recipes and alarms.
11 projects
Grown-ups
Entryway key holder
A stained pine board with 4 sturdy hooks by the door, so keys, leashes and bags stop vanishing.
Photo transfer on wood
A favorite photo printed straight onto a wood plank so the grain shows through, a gift that feels like an heirloom.
Saddle-stitched leather card wallet
A slim leather card holder hand-stitched with waxed thread, a gift that looks like it came from a high-end leather shop.
Regulation cornhole boards
A matched pair of 2 x 4 ft cornhole boards built to standard size, painted your way and ready for every cookout.
Giant tumble tower game
A 54-block yard game cut from 2x4s that stands 27 in tall before the first pull and crashes with a satisfying thud.
Wooden 6-bottle caddy
A sturdy carry caddy with a dowel handle and a built-in bottle opener, made for picnics, sodas or a favorite craft beer.
Memory shadow box
A deep frame that holds ticket stubs, shells and photos from a trip or a big day, arranged like a little museum display.
Stamped leather keychain
A rugged leather key fob with stamped initials and a brass rivet, a quick personal gift that ages well.
Sturdy 2x4 bench
A solid 45 in bench built from three 2x4s and screws, perfect for an entryway, a mudroom or the end of the garden.
End-grain checkerboard cutting board
A heavy maple and walnut checkerboard cutting board, the kind that's gentle on knives and lasts for decades.
Scrap wood phone stand
A heavy little wood block with an angled slot that holds your phone up for video calls and recipes.
5 projects
Seniors and grandkids
Craft stick photo frame
A chunky frame built from wide craft sticks and decorated by a grandchild, holding a photo of the two of you.
Nuts and bolts busy board
A wooden board fitted with big bolts, nuts, latches and a door chain, giving hands that liked to tinker a familiar job.
Photo transfer wood block
A favorite family photo transferred onto a block of wood, with the grain showing through for a soft, vintage look.
Framed pebble art picture
A small framed picture of people, trees or birds made from flat pebbles glued onto card, with a short message underneath.
Rope-wrapped tin can holders
Clean tin cans wrapped in jute rope to hold pens, brushes or flowers, a cozy farmhouse look for almost nothing.