{"id":282987,"date":"2025-06-09T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlslife.com\/?p=282987"},"modified":"2025-06-09T21:20:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T02:20:39","slug":"your-dad-will-love-these-diy-fathers-day-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/make-it-cute\/282987\/your-dad-will-love-these-diy-fathers-day-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Your dad will love these DIY Father&#8217;s Day gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/88f0ac59-1e3e-4fd9-b8d5-bfaf4b1a6fe3-Fathers_Day_Taylor_Swift.jpg-1024x770.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-298132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/88f0ac59-1e3e-4fd9-b8d5-bfaf4b1a6fe3-Fathers_Day_Taylor_Swift.jpg-1024x770.webp 1024w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/88f0ac59-1e3e-4fd9-b8d5-bfaf4b1a6fe3-Fathers_Day_Taylor_Swift.jpg-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/88f0ac59-1e3e-4fd9-b8d5-bfaf4b1a6fe3-Fathers_Day_Taylor_Swift.jpg-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/88f0ac59-1e3e-4fd9-b8d5-bfaf4b1a6fe3-Fathers_Day_Taylor_Swift.jpg-510x382.webp 510w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/88f0ac59-1e3e-4fd9-b8d5-bfaf4b1a6fe3-Fathers_Day_Taylor_Swift.jpg-1080x812.webp 1080w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/88f0ac59-1e3e-4fd9-b8d5-bfaf4b1a6fe3-Fathers_Day_Taylor_Swift.jpg-1280x962.webp 1280w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/88f0ac59-1e3e-4fd9-b8d5-bfaf4b1a6fe3-Fathers_Day_Taylor_Swift.jpg-980x736.webp 980w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/88f0ac59-1e3e-4fd9-b8d5-bfaf4b1a6fe3-Fathers_Day_Taylor_Swift.jpg-480x361.webp 480w, https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/88f0ac59-1e3e-4fd9-b8d5-bfaf4b1a6fe3-Fathers_Day_Taylor_Swift.jpg.webp 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Between studying for finals, attending grad parties galore and planning for all your summer vacays, we&#8217;re gonna take a wild guess that&nbsp;shopping for Father&#8217;s Day&nbsp;has fallen to the back burner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Father&#8217;s Day&nbsp;is coming up fast (this Sunday!), but don&#8217;t sweat it if you haven&#8217;t found the perfect gift yet.&nbsp;We&#8217;ve compiled some simple DIY presents (with affordable materials) that your dad is sure to love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><big><strong><span style=\"color: #2980b9;\">Coffee mug<\/span><\/strong><\/big><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/fathersdaymugs.jpg\" alt=\"\"><br><small><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7CTvz4oLe1\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@peachandplums__<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every morning, you wake up to your dad brewing his coffee, so he would most likely love a new mug that reminds him of you. Grab a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Personalized-Decorate-Paintable-Painting-Supplies\/dp\/B0BL34JGBZ\/ref=asc_df_B0BL34JGBZ\/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=693381815492&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=7708280057990450811&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=1024807&amp;hvtargid=pla-2062305125950&amp;psc=1&amp;mcid=6838937d0a3039cfba02b9cfc868b5c9&amp;gad_source=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plain white ceramic mug<\/a>&nbsp;and some Sharpie markers or acrylic paints. Paint\/draw on your mug, let it dry for about 24 hours and&nbsp;then place it in the oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees to lock in the design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have time for this DIY project before Father&#8217;s Day, another great gift option is a dad-daughter trip to your local pottery studio. You&#8217;ll be able to spend some quality time together *and* decorate matching mugs while you&#8217;re there\u2014that&#8217;s a win-win for everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><big><strong><span style=\"color: #2980b9;\">BBQ apron<\/span><\/strong><\/big><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/fathersdayapron.jpg\" alt=\"\"><br><small><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CQKjWWODgeE\/?g=5&amp;img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@glasschalk<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Father&#8217;s Day is the perfect day for a BBQ dinner, and imagine how cool it would be if your dad is able to wear this&nbsp;custom apron while he&#8217;s grilling burgers for the fam! Purchase a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0784MNLQZ\/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6?psc=1&amp;pd_rd_i=B0784MNLQZ&amp;pd_rd_w=GxWxt&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.386c274b-4bfe-4421-9052-a1a56db557ab&amp;pf_rd_p=386c274b-4bfe-4421-9052-a1a56db557ab&amp;pf_rd_r=54H3S9MS4QN3Z9TY59Z1&amp;pd_rd_wg=0HX7j&amp;pd_rd_r=15ecd3f5-e2ba-42d1-b9c1-ed0cdd92c509&amp;s=home-garden&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">simple white apron<\/a>, some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crayola-Fabric-Markers-Assorted-Colors\/dp\/B00DQU9QYC?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&amp;ref_=fplfs&amp;smid=A1E60RX5JWJDAT&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fabric markers<\/a> and\/or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Tulip-Brush-on-Fabric-Paint-10-Pack-of-2-fl-oz-Bottles-Rainbow\/687148826?wmlspartner=wlpa&amp;selectedSellerId=0&amp;wl13=5881&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;adid=22222222277687148826_117755028669_12420145346&amp;wl0=&amp;wl1=g&amp;wl2=c&amp;wl3=501107745824&amp;wl4=pla-394283752452&amp;wl5=1024807&amp;wl6=&amp;wl7=&amp;wl8=&amp;wl9=pla&amp;wl10=8175035&amp;wl11=local&amp;wl12=687148826&amp;veh=sem_LIA&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw65-zBhBkEiwAjrqRMCK-QZ4Z_B78TGIf8MUHrC-_UE0HHVjRFAFkFok7w0RLtoC3qiASXBoCKu0QAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fabric paint<\/a>. Use the markers to draw something that your dad likes (think: football, cars, books) and write sweet messages to show your love. The fabric paint is perfect for adding a personal touch (you&#8217;re never too old for painted handprints!) and bringing more color to your designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><big><strong><span style=\"color: #2980b9;\">Keychain<\/span><\/strong><\/big><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/fathersdaykeychain.jpg\" alt=\"\"><br><small><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C8Aq6ItS0RX\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@cariissima<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s face it: Your dad&#8217;s keychain is probably pretty boring and in major need of some revamping. Pull out the Rainbow Loom kit from your closet and follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLZEj1AI0pQwrtiB38YXOsP4jkJQ7AjzgZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">some YouTube tutorials<\/a> to create super cute charms that will look perfect on the keyring. You can also use some string and jewelry beads to make a simple keychain or use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Heat-Shrink-Plastic-Sheets-Kit-Hole-Punch-Keychains-DIY-Shrinky-Paper-Set\/5857386958?wmlspartner=wlpa&amp;selectedSellerId=101690752&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;&amp;adid=222222222275857386958_101690752_153396463412_20006870134&amp;wl0=&amp;wl1=g&amp;wl2=c&amp;wl3=655547122452&amp;wl4=pla-2007711491182&amp;wl5=1024807&amp;wl6=&amp;wl7=&amp;wl8=&amp;wl9=pla&amp;wl10=5362970476&amp;wl11=online&amp;wl12=5857386958_101690752&amp;veh=sem&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw65-zBhBkEiwAjrqRMH9wYKeWsFxIwJVxf3r2mMZxFQKRT61kw6McxnTvH1f4Ih-Ibx3tVxoCY60QAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shrink-plastic sheets<\/a>, colored pencils and a hole punch to make some unique designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><big><strong><span style=\"color: #2980b9;\">Friendship bracelet<\/span><\/strong><\/big><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/fathersdaybracelets.jpg\" alt=\"\"><br><small><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C0e1ScvO8uR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@beadthrillz<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember all those&nbsp;extra beads and strings you have&nbsp;left over after making dozens of friendship bracelets for the Eras Tour? Time to put them&nbsp;to use!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick your dad&#8217;s favorite colors and make a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Y_FzuLwCZnk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">simple friendship bracelet<\/a> he can wear every day. Paired with a handmade card and some of his favorite candy, this will be the perfect gift to show your love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><big><strong><span style=\"color: #2980b9;\">Phone case<\/span><\/strong><\/big><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/fathersdayphonecase.jpg\" alt=\"\"><br><small><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C788JOKMiyA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@nailsbyzaina<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The one thing your dad is basically guaranteed to use every day is his phone, so why not make a cute case to protect it? Get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/speck-apple-iphone-14-pro-presidio-perfect-clear-case-clear\/-\/A-86797033?afid=google&amp;ref=tgt_adv_xsf&amp;CPNG=Electronics&amp;adgroup=80-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clear phone case<\/a> (make sure you double-check the model of your dad&#8217;s phone first!) and collect some images to make a collage. These can include pics of your fam, sporty stickers or an aesthetic view of his fave vacay spot. Glue all of the images onto a piece of paper (measure and cut it so that it fits the case) and then glue it to the inside of the case. His phone will look better than ever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><big><strong><span style=\"color: #2980b9;\">Picture frame<\/span><\/strong><\/big><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/fathersdaypictureframe.jpg\" alt=\"\"><br><small><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BiBCMJMH2FY\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@creatingcreatives<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This classic gift is timeless for a reason\u2014your dad will love having a photo of you on his desk. Buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaels.com\/product\/4-x-6-ready-to-finish-wood-frame-by-make-market-10273691?cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_Shopping_US_N_Craft+%26+Hobbies_N_PMAX_BOPIS_N-_-&amp;Kenshoo_ida=&amp;kpid=go_cmp-18514199759_adg-_ad-__dev-c_ext-_prd-10273691&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw65-zBhBkEiwAjrqRMFVO3m7UDyUvEsCM5-5JzGi_6vIxBQxgaweLsEJ7BppYgJNOWIIbzxoChswQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">simple wooden frame<\/a>&nbsp;and then use your creativity to spruce it up. You can use some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaels.com\/product\/acrylic-paint-value-pack-by-craft-smart-10278752?cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_Shopping_US_N_Craft+%26+Hobbies_N_PMAX_BOPIS_N-_-&amp;Kenshoo_ida=&amp;kpid=go_cmp-18514199759_adg-_ad-__dev-c_ext-_prd-10278752&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw65-zBhBkEiwAjrqRMFNtLlQbsdVWRsqYlyC71Iu6dmS1i5pwpMlM3TDInShPGR3Am-HfnxoCYEkQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acrylic paint<\/a> to coat the base in his fave color before moving on to some more intricate designs (how about some stars or leaves?). Stickers are also a great option, and you can always glue on those seashells you collected for a great final product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Psst: Don&#8217;t forget to pick out your fave pic&nbsp;(or even make a collage) to go inside the frame!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/5wFkbWDR5I8UaR0HjX\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><big><\/big><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Top&nbsp;image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CtpOI-2RMWz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@sarahhyland<\/a><br>Slider image:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7CTvz4oLe1\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@peachandplums__<\/a><br>GIF via <a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Giphy<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Between studying for finals, attending grad parties galore and planning for all your summer vacays, we&#8217;re gonna take a wild guess that shopping for Father&#8217;s<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":282989,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[289,304,1032,283],"tags":[58228,509,58231,3368,58227,58230,32215,220,8304,33073,32751,2127,37156,291],"class_list":["post-282987","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-make-it-cute","category-diys","category-family","category-life","tag-bbq-apron","tag-diy","tag-diy-coffee-mug","tag-diy-gifts","tag-diy-keychain","tag-diy-phone-case","tag-diy-picture-frame","tag-diys","tag-fathers-day","tag-fathers-day-gifts","tag-friendship-bracelets","tag-gift-guide","tag-gifts-for-dad","tag-make-it-cute"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/282987","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=282987"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/282987\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/282989"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=282987"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=282987"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=282987"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}