[PL] How to make your own Father’s Day gift?

Wondering what to gift your dad for the upcoming Father’s Day? Remember, you don’t have to browse through online and in-store offers in search of a suitable gift. You can go for a more budget-friendly and creative option and gift him something you make yourself. Find out how to make a Father’s Day gift from simple accessories.

What kind of gift to make for dad for Father’s Day? Find out the most interesting ideas!

The best advisor when coming up with a Father’s Day gift is your imagination. Use it and create an original gift for your dad. Another important point is to match the gift to the person’s interests. Also consider the time you have available and, if the gift is to be made by a young child, his age. You can opt for either of these options:

1. Artistic gifts – a classic laurel, a collage of family photos, or perhaps a poster bearing the slogan World’s Best Dad? If you prefer, use cardboard boxes and make them into a phone stand or a decorative frame.
2. Culinary gifts – homemade cake, muffins, biscuits – are just a few ideas. Prepare breakfast for dad, make a pizza or a gift basket with his favourite snacks.
3. DIY souvenirs – a greeting card, a thank you letter, a bookmark. As you can see, the possibilities are really quite numerous.
4. Practical gifts – this category includes an organiser for office accessories, a mug or tankard holder and a handmade key ring.
5. Funny gifts – such as a box with sweets and funny wishes or a self-completed set for hard days with coffee, headache tablets and a lucky elephant figurine.

How to make a Father’s Day gift in the form of a card jar?

A card jar is one of the most interesting gift ideas for dad. What’s more, it won’t take you long to prepare. You will need a jar, either plain or decorative, and small cards, either white or coloured. Writing accessories such as pens, markers or crayons will also come in handy.

You can also add something of your own, such as jute string, ribbon or a bow. A good idea would be to use a self-adhesive label on which you can put a dedication. How do you make a Father’s Day gift using a jar and cards? It’s easy – just follow the steps below:

1. Choose a jar – you can use a clean and dry food jar or a store-bought glass ornament container.
2. Prepare thecards – on each one write a few kind words such as Thank you for being there, I look forward to every game together, It’s great that you taught me how to ride a bike!
3. Place the cards in a jar – fill the jar with notes. You can roll each card up or tie a small ribbon around it.
4. Decorate the jar – put an inscription on the gift, for example: For Father’s Day, For Supertata or 100 reasons why I love you. You can attach a card to the jar with the words Use your cards as much as you like! or Cards to cheer you up. Decorate the whole thing with a bow and coloured paper.

A mini gift set or how to make a nice Father’s Day gift

Prepare a gift set of several small gifts for your dad. Make sure they suit his taste and don’t forget to decorate the gift nicely. To make such a set, follow these tips:

1. Plan the style of the kit – if your dad is a real handyman, opt for a DIY kit. Or maybe he’s a coffee lover? If so, make it the theme of the gift.
2. Choose gift packaging – these could begift bags, a box, a wicker basket or a wooden box.
3. Compile the gifts – a DIY kit should include basic tools, a torch and a set of nails. A coffee-lover’s box should contain their favourite coffee, mug and brewer.
4. Personalise your gift by adding a greetings card or a photograph of you together.

How to make a handmade Father’s Day gift that any dad will enjoy?

Another inspiration to use is a book of memories. How tomake a Father’s Day gift in a sentimental style? Prepare sheets of paper, cardboard, scissors, glue, a stapler, markers and crayons and shared photos, then:

1. Plan the format of the book – it’s up to you whether you make a mini-book or a large format album.
2. Prepare the pages – all the pages of the book should be the same size. Staple the individual pages together using a stapler.
3. Makea cover – make it out of thicker cardboard. Paint the cover with coloured markers, decorate it with stickers or felt. Write the title on the cover, for example A Memory Book for Dad.
4. Fill each page with memories – include descriptions of your adventures together, important dates, photos, quotes.
5. Add something of your own – stick a voucher for a game together or cinema tickets to one of the pages.

How to decorate a gift for dad nicely?

Whichever gift you choose, wrap it effectively. You can use a regular gift bag or go for a more original solution. Not sure how to make a gift box out of paper? Simply cut the thick gift paper to fit the gift and then glue it together.

Don’t forget the power of detail either. Read our guide: What to decorate a gift with?and you will find out how many ways you can decorate a gift.