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10 Fabulous Father's Day Gifts Kids Can Make Themselves​

ParentingPublished May 30, 2014
By Jeanne Sager
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Does Father's Day sneak up on you every year, leaving you scrambling for a gift? Well, you're in luck. Because it's a day for men who have kids, it's the perfect holiday to get your kids busy making something for their dear ol' dad.

Talk about a win win: you get some quality time doing crafts with the kiddos AND they can whip up something fun for their favorite guy. We've pulled together some of our favorite Father's Day gifts created by moms around the web that can be made with your kids ... some even made entirely by kids! And every one will make Dad's day.

We could see #9 working for an end-of-the-year teacher's gift as well as a present for Dad, don't you think?

What are your kids giving their father this Father's Day?

10 Kid-Friendly Father's Day Crafts

Top image via Eighteen25

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Father's Day Goodie Bags
Little Family Fun

Father's Day Goodie Bags

Who says goodie bags are only for kids' parties? These rad tie bags from Little Family Fun are a gift and the wrapping all in one!

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Hanging Around Bookmarks
Pink and Green Mama

Hanging Around Bookmarks

Is Dad a reader? Give him something to laugh about every time he picks up a book with these Hanging Around Bookmarks from Pink and Green Mama that will have the kids in stitches!

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Tie Cookies
Somewhat Simple

Tie Cookies

Dad doesn't need another tie but loves sweets? These cute tie cookies are fun for the kids to make ... and then eat with Dad! Somewhat Simple also has directions to make remote control cookies!

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Number One Dad Trophy
LearnCreateLove

Number One Dad Trophy

Have little kids who need something simple they can make? Learn Create Love offers up adorable printables your kids can color to award a trophy to Dad!

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Handprints for Dad
Classy Mommy

Handprints for Dad

Your kiddo's hands will come in, well, handy with these colorful handprint crafts from Classy Mommy!

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Token Tin for Dad
Eighteen25

Token Tin for Dad

Another twist on the old coupon book, this lovely tin is packed with "tokens" dad can cash in -- that your kids can make up! Check out Eighteen25 for all the details!

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Tie-Riffic Cards
Then She Made

Tie-Riffic Cards

Looking for a present that will satisfy Dad's sweet tooth? These tie-riffic cards created by Then She Made have a sweet treat hidden inside!

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A Big Hug for Dad
Surf and Sunshine

A Big Hug for Dad

Give Dad a HUGE hug from the kids ... that he can enjoy everywhere, even when they're not around with this cute craft from Surf and Sunshine.

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Alphabet Storage Containers
Willow Day

Alphabet Storage Containers

It's no surprise the mom blogger behind Willow Day first thought of these alphabet containers as a gift for a teacher, but they're perfect for Father's Day too! Get the kids to work with clay and cookie cutters (she has the whole list of directions on her site), and they can help Dad organize his desk after he opens his gift!

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Choose Your Own Adventure
The Dating Divas

Choose Your Own Adventure

Remember the choose your own adventure books you loved as a kid? Teach your child about them AND indulge dad's taste for nostalgia with this cute craft from The Dating Divas. Like coupon books, but so much cooler, these clever creations have the bonus of giving dad plenty of time with the kids.

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