Father's Day Gift Guide: Get Creative With Your Kids

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and while store-bought gifts are nice, there’s something unforgettable about a gift made with love (and a little glitter). Whether you’re shopping for dad, stepdad, grandpa, or any father figure in your life, this year we’re flipping the script — and letting the kids take the lead!

At By Kids For Kids, we believe the best gifts are the ones that come straight from the heart (and little hands). Here are some fun, thoughtful, and creative gift ideas that dads will actually want — and kids will love making.

🎨 1. Custom Doodle Backpack or Mug

What’s better than a new travel mug? One with your child’s masterpiece on it! Turn their scribbles, stick figures, or sweet drawings into a practical gift dad can use every day. Our Your Art, Your Way collection lets kids upload their artwork, customize your product and see it come to life on stainless steel mugs, backpacks, t-shirts, and more.

✅ Perfect for: Coffee-loving dads, commuters, and adventure-ready fathers📅 Order deadline: June 1 for guaranteed delivery

✍️ 2. "All About My Dad" Fill-in-the-Blank Book

Help your child create a mini book all about dad — complete with prompts like:

• “My dad is the best because…”

• “He always says…”

• “His favorite food is…”

Add in drawings, handprints, or funny quotes. Trust us, this will become a keepsake he’ll never throw away.

If ordering through our "Create A Book" program, please allow 2 weeks for publication

✅ Perfect for: Younger kids who want to share sweet (and hilarious) thoughts📚 Tip: Bind it with ribbon or staple it into a little booklet

👕 3. Matching T-Shirts Designed by the Kids

Design a “Dad + Me” set of matching shirts with your child’s original artwork or slogans. Think: “Grill Master & Lil’ Helper” or “Super Dad & Sidekick.” Whether it’s for a backyard BBQ or lounging at home, it’s a gift that’s both stylish and sentimental. Squad Goals!

✅ Perfect for: Dads who love a good laugh and a comfy tee🎨 Bonus: Let your kid draw a new superhero logo for their dynamic duo

📦 4. “Open When” Letters - Year Round Gift!

Work with your child to create a series of “Open When” envelopes. Each one includes a note, joke, drawing, or memory. Some ideas:

• “Open when you’re tired”

• “Open when you miss me”

• “Open when you need a smile”

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✅ Perfect for: Thoughtful dads, deployed dads, or dads who travel for work

👣 5. Memory-Making Adventure Coupons

Let kids come up with a few “Dad Coupons” — fun, creative experiences to do together:

• “Good for one game of catch”

• “One backyard campout”

• “A movie night with popcorn, picked by me!”

Print them out, decorate them, and tie them with string.

✅ Perfect for: Dads who value time over stuff⏱️ Tip: Encourage screen-free, memory-filled moments

🌟 Wrap It Up With Love

Whether you go big or keep it simple, the best Father’s Day gifts are the ones that spark connection and creativity. When kids take the lead, dads get to unwrap something truly personal — and often hilarious. 🧡

Need help turning your child’s drawing into a keepsake mug, t-shirt, or gift set? We make it easy — just upload their artwork and we’ll handle the rest.

🛍️ Shop our Father’s Day collection now »📦 Don’t forget — order by June 1 for Father’s Day delivery!