7 DIY Father’s Day Gifts For the Hard-to-Shop-For Dad

Dads are so difficult to shop for! What do you get the man that has everything? Below are 7 DIY gift ideas to make father’s day special for your dad (Or stepdad. Or grandfather, uncle, father-in-law, mentor, or whomever.).

1. 1. Coffee bean soap

      
      Is your dad a big coffee drinker? He’ll love this DIY coffee bean soap! Find the instructions here.

   2. Gift in a jar: Cleans up well

      
      My grandfather loved his “shaving kit” a few Christmases back. To a mason jar I added a razor, homemade sugar scrub (“Manly Hand Scrub”), nail clippers, lip balm, and moisturizer. Add in cute labels and it’s a sweet, simple gift. You could also add a mini cologne, rosemary mint shaving cream, homemade hair pomade, or anything that can fit in the jar! (Find the original “Cleans up Well” gift in a jar post, instructions here.)

   3. Grill Kit

      
      Does your dad love to host cookouts in the summer? Put together everything he’ll need for the perfect barbecue.

      • DIY Citronella candles
      • Grill cleaning sponge (skip to 1:15 for this DIY!)
      • BBQ Rub
      • Homemade beer can holder
      • Extra long matches

   4. Scrabble coasters

      
      These are cute, simple, and easy to personalize! Find the instructions here.

   5. Gift in a jar: Energy Boost

      
      Put together a little energy boost for Pop in a cute mason jar! I recommend adding:

      • Coffee nut M&Ms
      • Mocha Latte mix
      • Energy bar
      • Peanuts
      • Sugar-free energy drink mix

      (Find the original “Energy in a Jar” post that inspired this here.)

   6. Wine and glass holder

      
      Build this classy wine bottle and glasses holder with a few materials and a little hard work!

   7. Loves to Cook Kit

      
      My dad is the best cook in my family. He loves to experiment in the kitchen (USUALLY to great success.) Put together a gift basket with:

      • Homemade bacon salt
      • A new, large-sized oven mitt
      • Homemade spice mix
      • DIY infused olive oil
      • Cilantro-Habanero hot sauce

I hope this has been helpful to those of you trying to DIY it for your dads this year! Whether you’re crafty or not so much, I hope this post has inspired you to get creative and put together a personal and unique gift for good ole dad. (Having trouble shopping for Mom?  Check out my mother’s day gift guide for some budget gifts for the special ladies in your life!) A big shout out to Suburble for their awesome 30 handmade gifts for men post; many of your ideas were incorporated into this post. You’re fab!

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