5 DIY Father's Day Gifts

5 DIY Father's Day Gifts

This June 16th is Father’s Day. It’s also the perfect opportunity to show our dads, partners, and all the great guys in our lives how much they mean to us. This year, you and even your kids can make the best presents for dad. Select one or more of these 5 DIY Father’s Day gifts and get creative!

  1. Pre-shave oil: This pre-shave oil is easy to make, and that special man in your life is sure to appreciate the great scent it imparts and the soft skin he gets after using it. All you need is a glass bottle, some grapeseed oil, olive oil, and an essential oil. Two nice scents for men are cedarwood and sandalwood. Cedarwood is suitable for someone with oily skin, whereas sandalwood works for both dry and oily skin.
  1. Dry rubs: If dad loves to barbecue, a basket full of homemade dry rubs and perhaps a gift card to a local butcher would be a delectable treat indeed. Prepare these dry rub recipes for everything from burgers to seafood and store them in spice jars or mason jars with shaker lids.
  1. Father’s Day keychain: Here’s a gift that’s simple enough for the kids to create: a Father’s Day keychain. You’ll only need three items for this project: some alphabet beads, split rings, and leather jewelry string. The best part for the kids will be coming up with a great phrase or message to give to dad!
  1. Map coasters: Does the man in your life travel a lot? Have you taken some amazing trips together? A great way to remind him of these adventures is to create these map coasters. It’s also an excellent use for old maps you may have lying around or could find in a thrift store.
  1. Paint chip phone case: Like most people, dads don’t go anywhere without their cell phones. However, some dads have cell phone cases that have seen better days. You can create a unique case for dad by jazzing up a clear one with his favourite colours using paint chips. You can find them for free at a hardware store, which makes this a very affordable project.
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5 DIY Father's Day Gifts

“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” (Billy Graham)

Fathers and grandfathers deserve our love and gratitude 365 days a year. They’re always there with much-needed advice and a helping hand. Father’s Day is an extra special reason to celebrate them. Therefore, we’ve put together some great gift ideas for these awesome guys.

The King of the Grill

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Does your dad love barbecuing? Well, we’ve got everything he could possibly need including:

  • Reusable grilling sheets
  • Skewers
  • Lighters
  • Utensils
  • Grill brushes
  • Corn holders
  • And much more!

Add in some spices, barbecue sauce, and maybe even some steaks, and you’ve got the perfect present. Also, check out our BBQ blog post for mouthwatering marinades.

A Spirited Father’s Day

Father's Day Gift Ideas

If you’re planning on treating dad to a bottle or two of his favourite tipple, we have some excellent accompaniments for all kinds of beverages:

  • Wine: magic decanters, wine chiller sticks, and glasses
  • Whisky stones: keep your drink cold without diluting it
  • Craft beer growlers

And, for the teetotalers, we also have a selection of mugs, teas, and hot chocolate.

The Outdoorsy Dad

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Many of us have great memories of camping or hiking with our fathers or grandfathers. Why not give them new supplies that they can take along on their next outdoor adventure? We’ve got a quite a selection:

  • S’mores baskets
  • Camping cookware
  • Cutlery sets
  • Trail marketing tape

You could also include a book of ghost stories that dad or granddad can tell around the campfire to the kids. After all, we all need a good scare once and awhile!

A Memorable Present

Father's Day Gift Ideas

This year, take a look through all those family pictures and put them in one of our attractive photo frames. Dad might like to take a trip down memory lane, and check out some newly restored black-and-white pics. Or, surprise granddad with the latest photos of the kids. Don’t forget to wrap it up, and pair it with one of our Father’s Day cards and you’re destined to bring a smile to dad’s face.

 

5 DIY Father's Day Gifts

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With Mother’s Day come and gone, the attention now turns to the big guy; the one who drove to you baseball practice, judged all the girlfriends or boyfriends you had in high school, continues to cook the perfect steak, and maybe even introduced you to your first beer. With so many dad memories in the bank, why does it always seem next to impossible to pick out a gift for father’s day? If you’re stuck for inspiration, here are 5 gift ideas suited for 5 different “Dad” personalities.

  1. The Car Obsessed Dad

A nifty gift idea, this vintage truck sculpture is perfect for dads who love classic cars. Bonus: this item also doubles as a wine holder in the cab!

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  1. The Don Draper Dad

If Mad Men is your dad’s favourite tv show, he likely enjoyed watching it over a nice glass of whiskey or scotch. Keep these whisky stones in the freezer and add to chill drinks without diluting the liquor.

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  1. The Garage Dad

The “Garage Dad” loves tools, taking things a part (and putting them back together), and of course, takes pride in his beloved man cave. This informative sign is a clever addition to the man cave décor Dad will be sure to love.

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  1. The Homer Simpson Dad

Like Homer Simpson, your Dad loves one thing more than anything else – beer. Try one of these bottle openers or flasks to accompany his favourite past time.

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  1. The Collectibles Dad

A traditional décor item for dad’s office or study, this classic clock is perfect for his desk or bookshelf.

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For more great gift ideas, check out our “Dad Display” at both Langley and Coquitlam locations.