11 Unique, Easy, and Affordable Handmade Father’s Day Gifts

The gifts we tend to treasure most are the personal and unique ones handmade by our loved ones. The Father’s Day gift ideas on this list aren’t just affordable-- they’re also easy enough for your kids to make themselves! Most are suitable for any age, although we’ve included a couple specifically for older kids.Father’s Day Portrait by totschoolingPrint out this portrait template and for your kids to create their own portraits of dad. They can use paint, crayons, markers, colored pencils-- or get creative with glue and pasta, buttons, or beans.Pin It | Make ItMan Cave Coasters by playground parkbenchIf your dad isn't into coasters, these  would make a cute art project on canvas, too! Just cut and tape the logo, then let the kids add color.Pin It | Make ItBottle Cap Fishing Lures by 2 Little HooligansA great project for older kids! Most of the items you need for this project can be purchased online.Pin It | Make ItWalking in Dad's Shoes Canvas Art by TulipDon’t worry, you don't need dad for this craft-- just his shoes! Frame it for an extra special gift.Pin It | Make ItPhoto Collage by Project KidA cute photo collage for printing and framing or even for emailing to dads who are far away.Pin It | Make ItHandprint Baseball Father's Day Gift by Kindergarten ConnectionA friend of mine did this project for her husband and he absolutely loved it. Great for dads of little leaguers!Pin It | Make ItBuilding Memories Jar by The Seasoned MomWrite a favorite memory or activity your kids have enjoyed with their dad on each of these blocks, then put them in a jar for proud display at work or on the workbench at home.Pin It | Make ItDIY Father's Day Handprint Shirt by Coffee Cups and CrayonsMy brothers and I made a shirt like this for our dad almost 30 years ago-- he wore it until it wore out!Pin It | Make ItHandprint BBQ Aprons by That's What Che SaidMom can paint the grill, then just get the kiddos to lay down their hand prints. Cute and functional!Pin It | Make ItTape Resist "I Love Dad" Canvas by Crafty Morning:It's easy to set up this canvas, and the resulting painting is a treasure. My son’s dad has something very similar hanging in his office.Pin It | Make ItRemote Safe by Country LivingAnother older-kid project: you'll need glue and an exacto knife, but I love this idea. I’d much rather have a couple of books lying on my coffee table than a pile of remotes! (Hint: You have to scroll to #46 in the slide show for the instructions on this project.)Pin It | Make It