Father’s Day Craft Ideas Featuring Poems and Sayings For Dads

Sometimes it’s hard to come up with a sweet and cute gift idea for Father’s day, especially year after year. We took upon ourselves to collect for you, a number of Father’s Day handprint and footprint crafts that would be easy enough for kids to make. Dad and grandpa will treasure these little keepsakes showing continued growth of their precious child or grandchild! *This post was originally published on 6/7/13 and updated on 5/30/18. Some of the original featured ideas no longer exist on the websites that published them and therefore have been replaced with new features.

Father’s Day Crafts for Kids to Make

These Father's Day crafts are a mix of keepsake gifts, card ideas, and more featuring handprint poems and short sayings about dads. Some of the sayings are short and sweet while some are punny. All are perfect for Father's day!

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Sweet Poems for Father’s Day

Words coming from sweet little poems given on Father’s Day show all the love and appreciation kids accumulated throughout the year, along with treasured prints of little hands and feet!

1. Papa & Me Keepsake with Adorable Poem
2. Walk A Little Slower Daddy Craft
3. Toddler Made Father’s Day Card with a cute poem
4. Easy Poem Idea for Dads via Share & Remember
5. Shrinky Dink Footprint Keychain and poem via No Time for Flashcards
6. Daddy Poem with Footprints
7. Made for My Daddy Keepsake
8. Free Printable Poem So sweet!!! via Free Kids Crafts
9. Printable Father’s Day Tie With Fingerprint Polka Dots (publishing soon)
10. Handprint with Poem for Daddy Keepsake via Children’s Ministry 

Craft Ideas with Fun Sayings About Dads

Father’s Day gifts from kids can be cute and punny. Humor is a great way to share a good laugh and make the moment memorable while still showing all the love and appreciation. These fun Father's Day puns are sure to bring a smile!

11.  “Dad, You Are DINO-MITE!” with Printable Template
12. “There’s Alway Love in Dad’s Hands” canvas art
13. Fingerprint Treasure Chest Gift for Dad from your little pirate {adorable!} via Detail-Oriented Diva
14. Big & Strong Like Daddy Printable Craft
15. Father’s Day Teddy Bear Card Idea
16. Walking in My Father’s Shoes Kids Craft via JDaniel4’s Mom
17. I Love You to the Moon and Back - The Best Ideas for Kids
18. Daddy’s Grilling Partner Gift Idea
19. You Are My Favorite Superhero Card - Messy Little Monster
20. World’s Greatest Dad

Whether you choose to make a plaque, plate, framed wall hanging or treasure chest for Father’s Day, your child’s added footprint or handprint will make a gift extra special! Don't forget to add a sweet poem or PUN-tastic line for a special touch of love and give it to dad or grandpa on Father’s Day (or their birthday).

Here's another awesome list of Father's Day ideas made with little hands and feet!