Easy Father's Day Crafts and DIY Gifts Kids Can Make for Dad

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate and honor the incredible men in our lives who have shaped us, guided us, and supported us. While store-bought gifts are always appreciated, there's something truly special about receiving a handmade gift from your child. In a world filled with mass-produced goods, these unique creations carry a special charm and significance that money can't buy. Here, we explore the benefits of encouraging children to hand-make gifts for Dad on his special day.  Then, I have a few suggestions for easy Father's Day crafts and DIY gifts kids can make for dad.

1. Personal Touch:  Handmade gifts exude a personal touch that can't be replicated by store-bought items. Whether it's a hand-painted card, a homemade photo frame, or a clay sculpture crafted with little hands, these gifts are infused with the child's love, effort, and creativity. They reflect a genuine desire to express affection and appreciation, making them all the more meaningful to the recipient. Imagine the joy and pride your child will feel when they see their father's face light up with happiness upon receiving their unique creation.

2. Fostering Creativity:   Encouraging children to create handmade gifts for Dad nurtures their creativity and imagination. It inspires them to think outside the box, experiment with different materials, and explore their artistic abilities. From brainstorming ideas to bringing them to life, crafting a gift provides valuable opportunities for self-expression and problem-solving, fostering a sense of accomplishment and pride.

3. Building Bonds:  Collaborating on a handmade gift can be a wonderful bonding experience for children and their fathers. It offers a precious opportunity for quality time spent together as they work side by side, sharing laughter, stories, and memories. Whether it's teaching them new skills, offering guidance, or simply being present, the act of creating together strengthens the parent-child relationship and creates lasting memories to cherish. This shared experience can deepen the bond between father and child, creating a sense of closeness and connection that is truly priceless.

4. Cultivating Gratitude:  In today's fast-paced world, where material possessions often take center stage, handmade gifts remind children and adults of the actual value of thoughtfulness and gratitude. By investing time and effort into creating something special for Dad, children learn to appreciate the joy of giving and the importance of showing appreciation for the love and support they receive. These heartfelt gestures teach them to cherish relationships and cultivate a spirit of generosity.

5. Celebrating Imperfection:  Handmade gifts embrace imperfection in a way that celebrates authenticity and uniqueness. They bear the marks of individuality, with each brushstroke, stitch, or fingerprint telling its own story. Rather than striving for flawless perfection, these gifts embrace the beauty of imperfection, reminding us that the thought and effort behind the gesture truly matter.

6. Treasured Keepsakes:  Handmade gifts have a timeless quality that transcends trends and fads. Unlike store-bought items that may lose their appeal over time, these heartfelt creations become cherished keepsakes that hold sentimental value for years to come. Whether displayed on a shelf, hung on a wall, or tucked away in a drawer, they serve as tangible reminders of the love, memories, and moments shared between father and child. These gifts can evoke a sense of nostalgia and appreciation, reminding us of the special bond we share with our children.

In conclusion, while store-bought gifts certainly have their place, there's something undeniably special about receiving a handmade gift from your child on Father’s Day. From the personal touch and creativity they embody to the bonds they help forge and the gratitude they instill, these heartfelt creations are more than presents – they're expressions of love, appreciation, and cherished memories that last a lifetime. So, this Father’s Day, consider encouraging your little ones to unleash their creativity and craft a gift that's as unique and special as the man they call Dad. After all, the thought, love, and effort behind the gift make it priceless.

Easy Father's Day Crafts and DIY Gifts Kids Can Make for Dad

If you need ideas for your child to hand-make a Father's Day gift for dad, here are several suggestions for celebrating Dad on his special day.

Love You to the Moon and Back Foot Print Rocket Card by The Best Ideas for Kids

You're the Coolest Popsicle Card by Homeschool Preschool

Painted Rock Photo Holder by Buggy and Buddy

Baseball Handprint Gift by Kindergarten Connection

Easy Fingerprint Dish by What Katy Said

Handprint Keychain by Project Nursery

Father's Day Goodie Bags by Little Family Fun

Father's Day Sharpie Scribble Mug Gift Craft by i heart arts n crafts

Super Dad Chocolate Gift Craft by iHeartCraftyThings

"DAD" Salt Dough Picture Frame by The Soccer Mom Blog

Light Up Father's Day Card by Left Brain Craft Brain (The dad who loves Star Wars will love this one!)

Handprint Father's Day Card by Messy Little Monster (The fingerprints make the hair and legs on the dad - so cute!)

Handprint Suncatcher Craft by Real Life at Home

Hooked on Dad Wood Slice Gift by Angie Holden:  The Country Chic Cottage (Cute fishing theme.)

Following in Dad's Footsteps Framed Foot-Print Gift by A Hundred Affections

Necktie Key Ring by Positively Splendid

Love You Dad Keychain by Armelle

We're Nuts About You Photo Frame by Happiness is Homemade

Monster Trail Mix Edible Gift by Let's DIY It All

Wallet Filled With Love Father's Day Card by Danielle's Place

I have one more idea for you, a Father's Day coloring book and questionnaire keep-sake booklet for your child to complete for his or her dad.  The All About Your Father 11-page booklet contains both coloring pages and 6 questionnaire pages.  After your child completes all the pages, I recommend preserving them in sheet protectors and then placing them into a one-inch three-ring binder for a life-long keepsake.  My children gave my husband and me similar keep-sake treasures when they were little.  Now that they are all grown up, I love looking back at the questionnaires to see what they wrote down.  After my third child was born, my middle daughter completed a questionnaire sheet at church.  One question was, "What does your mother do?"  Her answer was, "Mommy only has time to make bottles."  That was 26 years ago, and I still laugh every time I think of it.  Trust me, your child's dad will love this gift booklet from his little one.

All About Your Father Coloring Pages and Questionnaire Gift Booklet for Father's Day

All About Your Father Coloring Pages and Questionnaire Gift Booklet for Father's Day

New Father's Day Items in Our Shop Today!

If you need a store-bought gift item to celebrate Dad on Father's Day, we have several new items in our shop today!  These suggestions will make great stand-alone gifts for Dad or great additions to your hand-made gift option.

Because I'm the Dad That's Why Ceramic Mug for Father's Day Gift

Best Dad in the World Gift Mug for Father's Day

Best Daddy Ever Gift Mug for Father's Day

Best Step Dad Ever Mug for Father's Day Gift

We hope these ideas help you and your child discover unique and meaningful gifts for celebrating your child's dad for Father's Day.  

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Easy Father's Day Crafts and DIY Gifts Kids Can Make for Dad

Praying the Bible Over Your Family:  Genesis 12:2-3

I love to pray the scriptures. There is something incredibly powerful about reading a verse in the Bible, especially out loud, and then praying that verse over my family.

 Praying the Bible Over Your Family:  Genesis 12:2-3

Hebrews 4:12 tells us:

For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 (NASB)

Isn't that verse amazing? When we read the Word of God aloud, we hear a living and active word straight from God's throne. Recently, I thought it would be cool to pray the Bible over my family from Genesis to Revelation. I'll be praying a few verses from each book over my family while I write a year-long devotional to guide others to do the same. Today, I'm offering you the first verse from Genesis 12:2-3.

Day One:  Genesis 12:2-3

And I will make you into a great nation, And I will bless you, And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing; And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.  Genesis 12:2-3 (NASB) 

When Abraham was in the land of Ur, God called him to leave his country and his family, but God made a covenant with him. God promised Abraham the land of Canaan. God promised to make a great nation from Abraham's descendants—the Jewish people. God promised Abraham both material and spiritual prosperity and that Abraham's family would bless others. Abraham was obedient to God, and God always kept His promises.

Pray Genesis 12:2-3 Over Your Family

Heavenly Father,

We come before you today with humble hearts, seeking your blessings upon our family. As you promised Abraham in Genesis 12:2-3, we pray you will bless our family. May you guide us in all that we do, and may we be a blessing to others.

Lord, help us walk in obedience to your Word and trust your promises. Guide us on the path that you have set before us, and grant us the strength and courage to follow where you lead.

May our family be a shining light of your love and grace to those around us. Help us to be a blessing to others and to bring glory to your name in all that we do.

We thank you for your faithfulness and goodness towards us and we trust in your unfailing love. May your blessings pour out upon our family abundantly, now and always.

In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

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Praying Meaningful Prayers with Our Grandchildren

Grandparents often have such a huge influence over the lives of their grandchildren.  My grandparents played a very important role in my life.  Now that I have a grand-daughter of my own, I pray often that I will be just as important in her life as my grandparents were in mine.  One way we can build close relationships with our grandchildren and help them grow closer to the Lord is to pray with them.  Here are several ways we can start praying meaningful prayers with our grandchildren.

Praying Meaningful Prayers with Our Grandchildren

Pray over them from the day they are born.  

We can begin building a culture of prayer for our grandchildren on the day they are born.  Praying over them should be just as natural as holding them.  As we cuddle those sweet newborn babies, we can breathe them in, hold them close, and sing to them, but above all, we can begin praying over them.  As our grandchildren grow, knowing we will pray over them should be just as natural to them as knowing we will feed them.

Take interest in their lives.  

My grandmothers were always interested in whatever was going on in my life.  It didn't matter how small or insignificant the issue was.  If it was important to me, it was important to them.  The same is true for our grandchildren.  Their problems may seem small to us, especially if they are still very young, but if their problems are huge for them, then they should be huge for us.  We can take opportunities to talk to them about the things that are important to them.  We should never miss the opportunity to pray with them over those things.  If they are very young, we can take a few minutes to pray a few simple sentences with them.  As they grow older, we can pray more deeply and more specifically over the struggles they face.  I know that my granddaughter will face many struggles in her life.  I want her to know that I will always be a good listener and I will always pray over her life.

Pray sincerely.

As we pray over our grandchildren, let's make sure we are sincere in our prayers and they know it.  I want my granddaughter to know that my prayers for her will never be half-hearted.  I want her to know that when I pray over her life, I will pray sincerely and boldly.  I don't want her to grow up thinking, "Maybe Nonnie will pray for me."  I want her to grow up thinking, "I need to talk to my Nonnie.  I know she will pray for me."

Allow them to pray their own prayers from their own hearts.

I titled this post "Praying Meaningful Prayers WITH Our Grandchildren because I wanted to emphasize the importance of praying together.  Part of praying with our grandchildren is teaching them to pray.  Those cute little poetry prayers are OK in the beginning, but we didn't say those too much with our own children and I don't want us to say those too much with our grandchildren.  Those repeated prayers are good tools for teaching, but we need to encourage our children and grandchildren to pray their own prayers from their own hearts as early as possible.  Let's teach our grandchildren that prayer is simply talking to God.  Let them talk to God and we can be involved in that conversation with them.  Pray together.

Pray the Scriptures over your grandchildren.  When they are with you, make sure they hear you pray.

Pray the scriptures out loud over your grandchildren.  There is something powerful about hearing the very Word of God spoken over those who we love.  For example, let's read Psalm 3:3-5.

But You, Lord, are a shield around me,
My glory, and the One who lifts my head.
I was crying out to the Lord with my voice,
And He answered me from His holy mountain. Selah
I lay down and slept;
I awoke, for the Lord sustains me.

Psalm 3:3-5

Based on Psalm 3:3-5, our prayer will be something like this:

Father God,

You, Lord, are a shield around (your grandchild's name).

You are (his/her) glory and the one who lifts (his/her) head.

(He/She) may cry out to You in the wilderness of this earthly life,

And You will answer (him/her) from Your holy mountain.

(He/she) will lay down and sleep;

Then (he/she) will awake for You sustain (him/her).

Thank you for protecting (your grandchild's name) wherever (he/she) may go.

In Jesus' Name,

Amen

Pray prayers of thankfulness.

Let's teach our grandchildren to pray prayers of thankfulness even when God doesn't move in the way they ask.  We need to teach our grandchildren that God's timing is perfect and His ways are higher than our ways.  Asking God to move a certain way is OK, but they need to know that his answer is not always "yes."  Sometimes, God says, "OK, but not now."  Sometimes, He says, "No, child, but I have something so much better planned for you."  Let's teach those sweet babies to trust God completely with their lives and look forward to the day each of them surrenders to the Lord and begins his or her relationship with Jesus.  Then, we can rest in the promise of spending eternity with them.  

One day, when my granddaughter (and future grandchildren) say goodby to me here on Earth, I want them to know without a shadow of a doubt that this is only a "See you later, Nonnie."  May they remember for the rest of their lives the many prayers we prayed together over the years.

If you aren't sure how to start praying for your grandchildren, The Power of a Praying Grandparent is a good resource.

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