If you patted yourself on the back for getting the perfect Mother’s Day gift, now is the time to think about your dad because they are some of the hardest people to shop for.  It becomes tricky finding a one-of-a-kind gift year after year for Father’s Day, but at least there is still time to surprise him with something practical and unique on Sunday, 20 June 2021.

If you want to play it safe with a shiny new gadget, a stash of feel-good grooming essentials, or outdoorsy braaiing and golfing gear, that’s up to you, but if you want to switch it up, PNA is here to help! We’ve gathered some interesting DIY art and craft ideas that could possibly be transformed into the best Father’s Day gifts.

Braai Caddy

If you didn’t try this convenient braai caddy last year, maybe 2021 is the year to accompany his favourite pastime with all his braai essentials or his weird favourites?! All you need is a blank, wooden space caddy and some paints to decorate it!

Clay Cactus Jewellery Holder

Is your old man a cacti lover but also likes to stack up precious rings and watches? Then this clay cactus jewellery holder is perfect for him to showcase his favourite belongings… All you need is air dry clay, a rolling pin, a small bowl, a cutter, acrylic paint, a paintbrush, of course, and fine sanding paper.

DIY Scratch Cards

Involve the kids in their Father’s Day gifts; they’ll absolutely love this idea! Let them share a secret message with dad in a very unique way. Learn how to make these scratch cards for dad to reveal the words that reflect his children’s appreciation in just 3 easy steps.

DIY Things I Love

Another exciting project for the kids to display what they love about their first love… Let him know what the kids think about their superhero with some craft sticks and paint in this quick, 3-step craft. This would be a thoughtful addition to his workspace to remind him how great of a dad he is, don’t you agree?

Colouring Pages

Add these downloadable colouring pages to dad’s morning coffee or breakfast. An alternative to the idea above, these could feature on the fridge or in his workspace, too – being a precious memory of the things the kids adore about their special father or father figure.

Monster Bookmark

Is pa a bookworm or obsessed with a diary or notebooks? Wouldn’t this cute little monster bookmark make a creative addition to his hobby or daily life… We sure think so! The free monster template can be downloaded here.

We hope this summary is enough to get you inspired; otherwise, our other blogs are full of ideas to make this Father’s Day as remarkable as he is. Here they are –

• Decorate a Father’s Day journal
• Father’s day gift ideas. Or anytime you want to appreciate him!
• Father’s Day ideas from PNA

PNA wishes all dads a Happy Father’s Day!