Father's Day DIY Gift Ideas for Dad That'll Melt His Heart

Dads are hard to shop for and often picky. It is such a dad thing, no? Since Father’s Day is almost here, finding a perfect and unique gift for your father that he actually likes is a brain-racking task. You wouldn’t want to succumb to buying him another bottle of perfume or a fancy pen that he would hardly use once or twice. So, why not try making his gift? Maybe something handmade will melt his heart. You can craft a photo frame, personalize his BBQ accessories, or an organizer would do the job. We have compiled a few Father’s Day DIY gift ideas for dad that are thoughtful, creative, and full of love. So, gather your supplies and get on with it.

Holder for Charging Cell Phone

If your dad has his phone cords all over the place, then maybe this DIY gift would be of some help. You can easily make this using a lotion bottle or any plastic bottle that you were going to discard anyway. Just take your phone and measure how high you want the holder to be. Next, outline the bottle and cut it out. Add some final touches by covering the holder with a colorful fabric. Find the full tutorial.

DIY Wood-Burned Bottle Stoppers

This DIY could be a bit challenging, be warned. You require a bunch of wood blocks, corks, super glue, wood finish of your choice, and more. Start by drawing your design on a wooden block. Next, precisely outline your drawing with the heated wood burner. Then, finish it off with wood stain or oil and corks glued at the bottom of the wooden blocks. Find the full tutorial.

Suede Colorblocked Catchall

Give him a little handmade tray for his keys and go-to things, so he never loses them. All you need is suede in two colors, scissors, a leather punch, leather glue, and more. Get the measurements and cut two squares of leather in different sizes. Glue the smaller square in the middle of the bigger square. Then, pinch the sides of the larger square with your fingers. Next, punch the holes and screw your posts to complete the tray. Find the full tutorial.

DIY Cookout Kit

This DIY cookout kit is something that any barbecue enthusiast would love. You will require a bunch of supplies for this, such as a box, an apron, a collection of barbeque smoked sea salts, a branding iron, a BBQ set, his favorite cans of beer, a small squeeze bottle, and more. When you have all your supplies with you, start by stacking bigger items in the back and smaller items in the front. You can also add some craft paper to give it a little extra height. Add ribbons and bows for a festive touch. Find the full tutorial.

DIY Beer Can Planters

If your dad loves beer, then he would appreciate this DIY. The supplies you need are empty cans, a can opener, a hammer, a nail, small rocks, potting mix, plants, and more. Fill the cans with potting mix, add some rocks, and plant your succulents or whatever plant you have. And that’s it, they are ready to adore the shelves, bedroom, mantel, or maybe you let him decorate however he wants. Find the full tutorial.

DIY Felt Cable Organizers

Level up his organizational skills with these DIY felt cable organizers. The cable organizers look super adorable, functional, and travel-friendly. It requires no fancy sewing or tools, just a bit of your time and a few supplies, including paper, felt, heavy-duty snap kit, hole punch, marker, scissors, and more. Start by cutting out a pattern and tracing it on the felt paper. Cut it out, punch a hole on one end of the felt, and make a second hole to attach the snaps using a snap kit and hammer. Find the full tutorial.

Desktop Photo Holder DIY Father’s Day Gift

This desktop photo holder DIY is a perfect keepsake gift that your dad is going to adore. The supplies include a decorative wood box, wood sheet, wood stain, gray or black chalk paint, clear wax or sealant, foam paint brushes, sandpaper, glue, and more. Commence by doing a photo shoot of your child and printing them out. Once you have all the photos, it’s time to assemble the DIY photo holder by coating the wood sheet and the box with wood stain. Attach the wooden sheet to the inside of the decorative box. Glue the clothespin to the top of the wooden sheet and add the photos for a thoughtful touch. Find the full tutorial.