Updated May 2026
LET’S LOOK AT SOME EASY FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS!.
Soon it will be ‘Fathers day’ again around the third week in June, and we will be celebrating our dad just for being ‘dad!’
WHAT KIND OF DAD?
No matter who represents dad, whether it’s a stand-in dad, a carer, or someone who simply cares and is there for you, no matter what, but to you, he’s your dad.
In this post, I will be looking at making easy ‘Fathers day’ gift ideas!
That’s exactly what it says on the tin, so to speak, what you see is what you get!
WHEN YOU THINK OF DAD WHAT COMES TO MIND?
So what comes to mind when you think of your dad?
Do you see an array of tools fly before your eyes? I don’t mean literally, but what you would associate Dad with.
LET’S REMEINESE
I remember my dad being an excellent cook; he loved animals and had homing pigeons. not into DIY, though he would dabble and leave a mess behind him.
IS YOUR DAD MORE INTO DIY?
Generally, for some reason, dads seem to be associated with hammers, nails, nuts, paint, paint-brushes, overalls, ladders, screw-drivers, painted hands, ties, shirts, cardigans, a certain dad scent and gardening, o’h and football!
TOOLS COULD BE ONE AREA TO CONSIDER
So let us take tools as one area we can look at. This is a bit like a lucky dip and see what you pull out of the bag; in this instance, we pulled out tools.
Thinking about it, there is a lot you can link or connect to dad, but how do you shorten or refine it to something simple? You tune in to what your dad likes doing, and focus on that. In our case, it’s diy tools.
HOW TO HELP DAD BE MORE TIDY!
Let us elaborate a bit more. Is your dad very untidy, losing stuff when he puts it down, and he can’t find it? Then this is the area where we can make something that dad can use to help tidy up his space and make life much easier.
CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 5 YEARS OLD CAN DO THIS ACTIVITY WITH A TINY BIT OF HELP FROM ADULTS!
We can put a smile on Dad’s face, that wouldn’t cost the earth, but a very useful gift…….how about making a tidy container?
SOMETHING TO PUT HIS STUFF IN, PERHAPS?
Something that dad can put his bits and pieces in, like tools or handy things, ready for him to find easily, all his stuff to hand, I am looking at making ‘Easy Fathers day gift ideas!’
First let’s have a look at how fathers day came about. Watch this short video which will put you more in the picture.
LET’S HIGHLIGHT THIS!
Now you have a better idea and the story behind Father’s Day. Dads were not greatly rated, until there was a tragic event that took place before characters like Grace Clayton and Senora Dodd tried to promote celebrating Father’s Day, with good reason, but it didn’t materialise.
MARGARET WANTED TO MAKE IT FAIR
Until Margaret Smith, a senator, wrote to Congress highlighting this, how we have Mothers day, so how about Fathers day?
JOHNSON HONOURED FATHER’S DAY
Later, considering this, Lyndon Johnson made a declaration to honour fathers every 3rd Sunday in June.
NIXON MADE FATHER’S DAY A NATIONAL HOLIDAY!
But it wasn’t until 1972 that President Nixon finally proclaimed it as a national holiday, and ‘Fathers day’ has been celebrated since, following ‘Mothers day’.
SO NOW WE GOT THAT OUT OF THE WAY, LET’S CONTINUE!
Getting back to our project, we are going to have a look at our throw-outs and see what would be suitable to put together and make some kind of container.
Something that would be tough enough to take a bang or a knock, and a shape that can hold more than one tool.
WHAT DID I FIND?
A short while later, after having a good look in my recycle bag, keeping in mind a container that can hold a weightier item and take a knock or two, I found a couple of tin cans and a large plastic container.
I also found some stretchy wrapping up packaging paper, the type they use to wrap around glass bottles that has a criss-cross effect and looks very organic, some garden blue string, that we can also put to good use and a McDonald’s cardboard cup holder.
So we are making very simple containers and easy to embellish too.
THIS IS WHAT WE NEED!
RESOURCES!
2 empty cleaned tin cans.
1 large plastic container.
1 McDonald’s cup holder.
Garden string.
Stretchy packaging wrapper.
Double-sided tape.
Scissors.
A dad message printed out ready from the computer.
Lollipop sticks.
ARE YOU READY? THEN LET’S GET CRAFTING!
SOME TIPS!
WHAT TOOLS?
- You can replace Dad’s tools with some new ones, of course, available at Amazon or DIY stores, or simply leave them empty and let your dad put in the tools he wants.
TINS CAN BE SHARP
- Save your tin cans. and large plastic containers.
- Be careful when cleaning the tin cans, as you can cut your fingers.
WHAT TO STICK WITH
- I prefer double-sided tape. Alternatively, you can use a clear glue, although, as I have used a paper mesh, it could become quite messy and could rip up if you don’t get it right the first time round.
GO RUSTIC WITH TINS
- You can leave the tin cans plain without any wrappings; they will still look good.
HANDY READY CUP HOLDERS
- It helped to have the McDonald cup holder, as the tin cans fit inside it comfortably. Failing this, you could find a box, maybe an empty tissue box and shape the hole to accommodate the tin cans. Then you can paint the tissue box or wrap it up with any interesting materials you find.
WRITING A MESSAGE
- When making a dad’s message, it’s entirely up to you how you present this. Handwrite it if you prefer. I mounted it on a blue card, although you can keep it simple and just have a message on white paper cut and shaped to pop into one of the cans.
DECORATING THE INSIDE OF TIN
- The inside of the tins might look a bit rough. Don’t worry about this; it’s all part of the authentic look, but if it bothers you, then you can use permanent markers and do some scribbly patterns, although if you mess up, the ink will be hard to remove and trying to clean the inside of the tin may be harmful, so be cautious.
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If you like the idea of Dad having a different style of storage tin with a lid, you’ll find plenty of creative options on Etsy too.
There is a great range of ready-made storage tins for dads that might be just what you are looking for.
You’ll find square or rectangular tins, with or without handles, as well as personalised designs featuring favourite photos, cute dad or grandad sayings, and colourful decorations.
Dad can simply fill the tin with his favourite tools and bits and pieces — or you could surprise him by adding a few special items yourself!
Whether you make one yourself or choose a ready-made version, it’s a lovely way to make Dad’s day feel extra special.
TO CONCLUDE!
This has been on the quickest and easiest craft projects I have made. With the added help of finding and up-cycling some useful throw-outs, in making some easy Father’s Day gift ideas!
SUITABLE FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
Sometimes, simple is the best and no fussing is involved. This project can be carried out with very young children; just support them when they get stuck.
To be honest, you could use this type of activity for your kids’ essentials, like their extra pencil case equipment, pens, pencils, brushes, rulers and so on.
TINS ARE A GREAT RESOURCE
Tin cans are quite rustic and pure looking, and very versatile and can be used in many craft projects, so watch this space!