With Father’s Day just around the corner, questions always arise about how to gift. The handmade souvenirs are neat and exclusive, and can be made by yourself. In addition to being super creative, they are an alternative for those who are saving.
You can make it yourself for your dad or get inspired to do something creative with the kids. The goodies can be made from different materials such as EVA, felt and even edibles. Check out 50 tutorials and ideas for Father’s Day gifts.
Favors for Father’s Day in EVA
EVA is a malleable material and easy to work with, so many souvenirs are made with the texture. There are a variety of gifts that can be made with EVA, such as gift holders and hygiene kits. Here are some inspirations designed especially for Father’s Day:
1. How to make a shoe-shaped souvenir for Father’s Day, by Sandra Nunes
In this video we learn how to make a pen holder using simple materials such as glue and EVA. The shape of the base is heart and the decoration are objects that are part of everyday life, such as dress shoes and shirts.
2. But if your dad is a hipster, how about an EVA emoji box?
3. DIYs Easy Father’s Day Party Favors by Craft Show
This video shows us how to make 3 creative gifts for Father’s Day, such as shirt-shaped packaging and even a cell phone holder!
4. The result is practical to leave the cell phone charging in an organized way
5. Amazing Gift Ideas for Father’s Day, by Craft Show
With this video, we learn how to make a work kit, with folder and pen holder, in a practical way and using simple materials. You can find the necessary templates here.
6. Also for work, how about a notepad + pen?
7. EVA hygiene kit, by Fabiana Nogueira
What do you think of a useful souvenir for your father? Learn how to make a hygiene kit, which includes items such as a razor blade. It’s easy to make and he’ll love it!
8. You can perfect the gift packaging with a tin decorated with EVA
9. Souvenir for Father’s Day, by Fabiana Nogueira
Learn step-by-step how to make a bathroom kit using materials such as EVA and other reused materials such as toilet paper rolls. It’s super creative!
10. You can make a useful souvenir like a glasses holder
Liked? The materials needed are easy to find and the ideas are simple and practical to make.
Felt Father’s Day favors
Felt is also a malleable texture and you can make various souvenirs for your father, from decorative objects to the most useful ones, such as key chains and car trash cans. The material is simple and makes for neat little gifts. See some inspirations:
11. Super Dad Car Recycle Bin and Keyring, by Kate Victor
How about a practical souvenir for everyday life? In this DIY, we learned how to make a trash can for cars using felt. In the video the decoration is from “Super Dad”, but you can adapt it and decorate it as you prefer.
12. Cell phone cases are a charm made of felt
13. Felt Father’s Day Souvenir, by Feltro Fácil
To surprise this Father’s Day, you can make a coat of arms in honor of your father. In the video, you learn how to do it in a practical way and using basic materials such as pieces of fabric and a toothpick.
14. Decoration items are super charming
15. Felt mustache keychains for Father’s Day, by Ateliê Ju’s artes
If you liked the previous idea, learn the step by step! You can complement it with an embroidered tag wishing you a happy Father’s Day.
16. It’s also possible to buy a simple gift and make sure to wrap the felt
17. Super Dad Felt Keychain, by Ateliê Ju’s artes
If your father is your hero, you can make a keychain with this theme. It gets super neat and your dad will carry it everywhere.
18. A creative idea is the case for electronics
19. Gift suggestion for Father’s Day, by Nubia Rosa
With this tutorial, we learn how to make a delicate felt souvenir. To make it even more special for your dad, you can put a picture of the two of you together.
20. Fabric coasters are sophisticated and you can gift your father with one made of felt
Do you already know which one will match the most with your father? If he is one of the traditional ones, bet on objects for decoration, but if your father is modern, the tip is the covers for electronics.
Paper favors for Father’s Day
With a simple material that everyone has at home, it is possible to make unforgettable souvenirs. You can use the paper to create different cards with special phrases and even creative products like a spy kit or a different picture frame. See how to do it:
21. Suitcase and picture frame for Father’s Day, by Canal da Chai
This souvenir is super easy to make and you only need two materials: paper and glue. In this gift, you can include a photo of the two of you together, as well as a special message. Download the template by clicking here.
22. With creativity it is possible to make a tool bag
23. Origami paper shirt, by Carla Fernanda
See the step by step on how to make an origami shirt. You just need some colored papers and you can complete the gift with a souvenir you made yourself.
24. If you are going to give a tie as a gift, pay attention to the card
25. No money? Make a spy kit on Father’s Day, by Manual do Mundo
If your dad loves creativity, he’ll love this keepsake. With this idea it is possible to hide a message on a card that can only be read using special glasses, made with different types of paper. Like the idea? Watch the video to learn how to do it.
26. With paper and confetti, it is possible to make a different card
27. DIY – Personalized Father’s Day Box, by Craft Show
To make your gift even more special, you can make creative packaging using easy-to-find materials. The end result is a custom shirt-shaped box.
28. A card in this format is also a charm
29. Paper mug for Father’s Day gift, by Amelia Artesanato
In this video we learn how to make a souvenir in the shape of a beer mug using paper. It’s not difficult to do and the result is amazing.
30. For chocoholics, how about gifting a chocolate wrapped with a lot of care?
With paper you can create a different and personalized packaging for your gift or you can present him with a photo of you together that will mean a lot to him.
Recycled Father’s Day Souvenirs
Have you ever thought about reusing materials to make a souvenir for your father? With creative ideas you can reuse items such as milk cartons and glass bottles to prepare a neat gift. Check out some inspirations:
31. Ideas with a milk carton for Father’s Day, By Maria Figueiredo
You can reuse milk cartons to make a special gift holder for your dad. Check step by step.
32. It is possible to make a pencil holder with cans
33. Picture frame with ice cream sticks, by Canal da Chai
Are you out of ideas for this Father’s Day? See how to make a picture frame with ice cream sticks.
34. This coaster is for nostalgic parents
35. How to make a picture frame with recycled glass jars, by Mania de Artesanato
This gift is a charm and your dad will love having it as a decoration item. In the video, we learn how to make a picture frame by reusing glass jars. Don’t forget to choose a special photo.
36. Also with a glass jar, how about gifting it with special spices?
37. Recycled picture frame, by Papelymanualidades
This picture frame uses only materials reused in its production, such as a roll of toilet paper and a cd. Learn how to make a souvenir by reusing these objects.
38. If your dad likes everyday objects, a pen holder is always useful
39. How to make a recycling trophy for Father’s Day, by Amelia Crafts
In this video, we learn how to make a trophy from materials such as a funnel, cups, cds and other reused products. The idea is to remember that your father is always number 1 and also your champion.
40. Have you ever thought about making a little bag out of paper rolls?
The cool thing about these souvenirs is that they turn objects like cans and milk cartons into surprising gifts. You can choose a useful object, like a pen holder, or a more sentimental one, like a picture frame or a champion trophy.
Edible gifts for Father’s Day
And to surprise your father, how about caprichar in an edible souvenir? If you’re good at cooking, you can prepare a delicious cake, cookie or cupcakes especially for Father’s Day. Here’s how to decorate them with the theme:
41. Creative Surprise for Father’s Day, by Paula Mattos
This idea is creative and easy to do. Think of a sentence that includes words named after chocolate, such as “prestige” or “talent.” So, just paste these delights on a cardboard, complementing the sentence. Check out the step by step video.
42. Cupcakes can be decorated especially for Father’s Day
43. Cupcake for Father’s Day, by Confeitaria Online
And if you have doubts about how to decorate, check out this tutorial on how to design a shirt on a cupcake.
44. You can splurge on a box with messages and full of sweets
45. Father’s Day Cake, by Atelier Paula Dias
In this video, baker Paula Dias teaches us how to decorate a special cake for Father’s Day in the form of a beer mug. You can complete it with words like “dad” or a short message.
46. Or how about writing a message on the cookies?
47. Cake decoration for Father’s Day, by Duasxdoce
See how to decorate a special cake for your father in the form of a shirt. Despite the recipe asking for some specific ingredients such as whipped cream and fondant, the surprise is irresistible for parents who love sweets.
48. It is possible to customize the cupcakes even with phrases and a photo
49. Father’s Day: how to make decorated cookies, by Rayane Tolentino
With this tutorial, we learn how to decorate cookies especially for Father’s Day. You can decorate designs such as a mustache and a tie, as well as special phrases.
50. They’re super cute and delicious!
If your father loves sweets but you are insecure in the kitchen, you can opt for gifts with ready-made sweets or think of a phrase to accompany these delights.
Souvenir molds and other materials
Like an idea but don’t know where to start? Save some templates that can help you prepare a souvenir for your father. To download and print, just click on the photo.