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7 Father's Day Gifts Kids Can Help Make

  • <div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Totally Love It!</div><div class="caption-title">Dress Shirt Pillows</div>Turn Dad's old work shirts (or even t-shirts) into functional and fun pillows. Have little ones select their favorite patterns from shirts that Dad has outgrown or tossed aside or have older kids help out on the sewing machine - a pillow is a great first project for young crafters! <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/2012/06/05/gifts-for-dad-10-crafts-for-fathers-day/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the tutorial;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get the tutorial</a></i>
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    Dress Shirt Pillows

    Photo by: Totally Love It!
    Dress Shirt Pillows
    Turn Dad's old work shirts (or even t-shirts) into functional and fun pillows. Have little ones select their favorite patterns from shirts that Dad has outgrown or tossed aside or have older kids help out on the sewing machine - a pillow is a great first project for young crafters!
    Get the tutorial
  • <div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Mod Podge Rocks</div><div class="caption-title">Geek Coasters</div>Simple electrical covers become coasters with a little Mod Podge and comic book pages. Let kids choose their favorite comic book characters and Mod Podge with you - it's child-safe fun! <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/2012/06/05/gifts-for-dad-10-crafts-for-fathers-day/?pid=14420#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the tutorial;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get the tutorial</a> <br> <br> <b><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/toddler-times/2012/05/17/10-ways-to-pamper-an-alpha-male-dad-on-fathers-day/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Related: 10 ways to pamper a guy's guy on Father's Day;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Related: 10 ways to pamper a guy's guy on Father's Day</a></b></i>
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    Geek Coasters

    Photo by: Mod Podge Rocks
    Geek Coasters
    Simple electrical covers become coasters with a little Mod Podge and comic book pages. Let kids choose their favorite comic book characters and Mod Podge with you - it's child-safe fun!
    Get the tutorial

    Related: 10 ways to pamper a guy's guy on Father's Day
  • <div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Sew 4 Home</div><div class="caption-title">PJ Pants</div>What dad doesn't love to lounge? Sew him some pants so he can relax. Younger children can help choose the fabric and older children can even do some of the cutting and sewing. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/2012/06/05/gifts-for-dad-10-crafts-for-fathers-day/?pid=14416#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the tutorial;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get the tutorial</a></i>
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    PJ Pants

    Photo by: Sew 4 Home
    PJ Pants
    What dad doesn't love to lounge? Sew him some pants so he can relax. Younger children can help choose the fabric and older children can even do some of the cutting and sewing.
    Get the tutorial
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  • <div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Inner Child Fun</div><div class="caption-title">Car Kit</div>Kids of all ages can choose their favorite stickers and embellishments to decorate a personalized car kit for Dad. Include some of Dad's favorite auto care products for the perfect gift. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/2012/06/05/gifts-for-dad-10-crafts-for-fathers-day/?pid=14419#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the tutorial;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get the tutorial</a> <br> <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/kid-scoop/2012/05/16/12-simple-ways-to-show-dad-you-love-him/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Related: 12 simple ways for kids to show dad they love him;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><b>Related: 12 simple ways for kids to show dad they love him</b></a></i>
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    Car Kit

    Photo by: Inner Child Fun
    Car Kit
    Kids of all ages can choose their favorite stickers and embellishments to decorate a personalized car kit for Dad. Include some of Dad's favorite auto care products for the perfect gift.
    Get the tutorial

    Related: 12 simple ways for kids to show dad they love him
  • <div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Just Dawnelle</div><div class="caption-title">What I Like About You</div>Tell Dad what you love about him with this printable book. Have children use crayons to write personalized messages and share their favorite things about their father. <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/2012/06/05/gifts-for-dad-10-crafts-for-fathers-day/?pid=14422#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the tutorial;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><i>Get the tutorial</i></a>
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    What I Like About You

    Photo by: Just Dawnelle
    What I Like About You
    Tell Dad what you love about him with this printable book. Have children use crayons to write personalized messages and share their favorite things about their father.
    Get the tutorial
  • <div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Positively Splendid</div><div class="caption-title">Necktie Key Ring</div>These key chains started as children's drawings made with crayon. Let them draw a personalized picture for their dad, then turn them into ties with supplies you can pick up from the craft store and the help of this simple tutorial. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/2012/06/05/gifts-for-dad-10-crafts-for-fathers-day/?pid=14424#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the tutorial;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get the tutorial</a> <br> <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/dadding/2012/05/17/no-neckties-no-cologne-20-fathers-day-gifts-i-really-want/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Related: The 20 Father's Day gifts dad REALLY wants;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><b>Related: The 20 Father's Day gifts dad REALLY wants</b></a></i>
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    Necktie Key Ring

    Photo by: Positively Splendid
    Necktie Key Ring
    These key chains started as children's drawings made with crayon. Let them draw a personalized picture for their dad, then turn them into ties with supplies you can pick up from the craft store and the help of this simple tutorial.
    Get the tutorial

    Related: The 20 Father's Day gifts dad REALLY wants
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  • <div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: The Tortoise and the Hare</div><div class="caption-title">Moustache Mug</div>Paint a funny mug for Dad and smile when he takes a drink. Make the outline and then let older children paint between the lines - a very easy and fun craft! <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/2012/06/05/gifts-for-dad-10-crafts-for-fathers-day/?pid=14421#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the tutorial;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get the tutorial</a></i>
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    Moustache Mug

    Photo by: The Tortoise and the Hare
    Moustache Mug
    Paint a funny mug for Dad and smile when he takes a drink. Make the outline and then let older children paint between the lines - a very easy and fun craft!
    Get the tutorial
<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Totally Love It!</div><div class="caption-title">Dress Shirt Pillows</div>Turn Dad's old work shirts (or even t-shirts) into functional and fun pillows. Have little ones select their favorite patterns from shirts that Dad has outgrown or tossed aside or have older kids help out on the sewing machine - a pillow is a great first project for young crafters! <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/2012/06/05/gifts-for-dad-10-crafts-for-fathers-day/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the tutorial;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get the tutorial</a></i>
<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Mod Podge Rocks</div><div class="caption-title">Geek Coasters</div>Simple electrical covers become coasters with a little Mod Podge and comic book pages. Let kids choose their favorite comic book characters and Mod Podge with you - it's child-safe fun! <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/2012/06/05/gifts-for-dad-10-crafts-for-fathers-day/?pid=14420#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the tutorial;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get the tutorial</a> <br> <br> <b><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/toddler-times/2012/05/17/10-ways-to-pamper-an-alpha-male-dad-on-fathers-day/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Related: 10 ways to pamper a guy's guy on Father's Day;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Related: 10 ways to pamper a guy's guy on Father's Day</a></b></i>
<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Sew 4 Home</div><div class="caption-title">PJ Pants</div>What dad doesn't love to lounge? Sew him some pants so he can relax. Younger children can help choose the fabric and older children can even do some of the cutting and sewing. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/2012/06/05/gifts-for-dad-10-crafts-for-fathers-day/?pid=14416#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the tutorial;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get the tutorial</a></i>
<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Inner Child Fun</div><div class="caption-title">Car Kit</div>Kids of all ages can choose their favorite stickers and embellishments to decorate a personalized car kit for Dad. Include some of Dad's favorite auto care products for the perfect gift. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/2012/06/05/gifts-for-dad-10-crafts-for-fathers-day/?pid=14419#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the tutorial;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get the tutorial</a> <br> <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/kid-scoop/2012/05/16/12-simple-ways-to-show-dad-you-love-him/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Related: 12 simple ways for kids to show dad they love him;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><b>Related: 12 simple ways for kids to show dad they love him</b></a></i>
<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Just Dawnelle</div><div class="caption-title">What I Like About You</div>Tell Dad what you love about him with this printable book. Have children use crayons to write personalized messages and share their favorite things about their father. <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/2012/06/05/gifts-for-dad-10-crafts-for-fathers-day/?pid=14422#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the tutorial;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><i>Get the tutorial</i></a>
<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Positively Splendid</div><div class="caption-title">Necktie Key Ring</div>These key chains started as children's drawings made with crayon. Let them draw a personalized picture for their dad, then turn them into ties with supplies you can pick up from the craft store and the help of this simple tutorial. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/2012/06/05/gifts-for-dad-10-crafts-for-fathers-day/?pid=14424#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the tutorial;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get the tutorial</a> <br> <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/dadding/2012/05/17/no-neckties-no-cologne-20-fathers-day-gifts-i-really-want/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Related: The 20 Father's Day gifts dad REALLY wants;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><b>Related: The 20 Father's Day gifts dad REALLY wants</b></a></i>
<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: The Tortoise and the Hare</div><div class="caption-title">Moustache Mug</div>Paint a funny mug for Dad and smile when he takes a drink. Make the outline and then let older children paint between the lines - a very easy and fun craft! <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/2012/06/05/gifts-for-dad-10-crafts-for-fathers-day/?pid=14421#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the tutorial;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get the tutorial</a></i>

What to get Dad for Father's Day? It's not always such an easy question. My dad buys everything he wants, but there's one thing he can't buy: handmade gifts. If your father or husband is hard to shop for too, I highly suggest going the do-it-yourself route this year. Whether your dad is a chef, a geek, or a sports guy, I've pulled together a collection with something for everyone.

- By Amy Anderson
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