30 Homemade Christmas Gifts for Dad from Kids (He’ll Actually Keep)

Dad will definitely get a kick out of this idea! How adorable are these globes!

Here's the perfect solution for when Dad needs to empty his pockets, put a few things on his bedstand, or have a place for some essentials to live on his desk! This tray is perfect for baseball lovers but can be customized to any pattern based on scrapbook paper of your choice!

If Dad also needs a place for pens, small tools, and other things, you can create this matching baseball wooden pencil holder to make a complete desk set! Fill it with peanuts to really communicate the baseball vibe (but customize with any scrapbook paper of choice!)

Here's another variation on a DIY mug. I love making Sharpie mug and have given them out for Father's Day as well! This post shows 5 different designs you can use to create a Sharpie mug!

This was a super-fun project I did with my boys last year, when they were 3 years old. You can adapt this to just have a thumbprint or a bumblebee if you didn't want to do a heart.  But I made one for myself, and it's held up beautifully, and I still love it! 🙂

This one gives all the feels, right? There's so much meaning in this simple craft, but man, it speaks volumes!

Here's a little office or man cave decor for Dad, reminding him of just how special he is to the whole family!

Here's another variation on a picture frame telling Dad how much he means! A few rocks, a frame and stickers from Dollar Tree, plus a little paint (if you want!), and you have something that will make Dad smile every. single. time.

This is perfect for LEGO loving kids as well as dads! This pen holders ais easy to make, and you can use the LEGO you already have at home.

Such a fun idea! Dad will get an extra smile every time he opens his book to read.

A sweet idea for Dad to display at work, the office, or at home.

If Dad loves to grill, he is going to LOVE using this platter. Beats anything from the store, hands down!

Oh my goodness, this is too fun! Dad will just LOVE what the kids come up with!

What a fun idea if Dad is a football fan! Make these coaster from perler beads!

For the Dad who still loves his Lego, this is a great idea - and the kids will love making it!

Create beautiful DIY keepsake memory ornaments using old shirts! A great way to upcycle an old favorite that Dad will love to see again!

If you've read my other posts, you know I'm a big fan of the handprint craft! And I love, love, love it on the coffee cup. A daily reminder of how sweet and little our kids were.

Is there anything more quintessentially dad-and-kid than Legos? And add in these memory-making ideas... perfection.

I love this throw-back to Shrinky-Dinks! I don't know if kids will appreciate the totality of this gift, but Dad will catch on for sure!

Wondering what to do with all of those cute drawings your kids make? This is a great choice for a personalized drawing of dad, or just some cute artwork in general!

My sons are OBSESSED with cars and trucks, and creating a fun shirt where they can run their cars all over dad would be more of a gift for them than him, I think!

Another keepsake for kids' drawings! And I personally think keychains are so practical. You can't really have enough, and I love that this is such a sweet reminder of your kid every time you start up the car.

If Dad or kid is into superheroes and loves to read, this is a super-fun one!  You really can't help but smile when you look at these! Dad will, too, for sure.

Rock painting is such a 'thing' now. I love this take on making a picture holder from rocks. If Dad works at a desk, this is a great daily reminder of who he's doing all that work for. Including a picture of Dad with the kids is a great bonus!

More handprint love! What dad wouldn't get choked up looking at this one?!? (And Shanty 2 Chic is one of my favorite creatives!)

I thought this one was so practical! Our cords and headphones are such a horrible mess all the time! I love how this is such a great solution and gift for dad all in one!

If Dad's into fishing, this is such a fun gift! I'm sure the kids will be after all the candy, but I know Dad will think it's adorable!

Another fun and practical gift. I love how this is such an easy spin on giving a tool, but really personalizes it and makes it special.

If Dad is a golfer, this is such a super-cute idea! I can't promise those adorable drawings won't be a distraction to his game, but it's still such a sweet reminder of his kids.

We all have loose changes and all kinds of odds and ends that we need a place for. This plate is a perfect solution for Dad, for home or office!

This is another sweet project where Dad can throw his loose change and other things.  It is especially perfect for a baseball lover!