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8 Child-Made Presents For Father’s Day (That Dads Will Actually Like)

Forget about spending loads on boxes of chocolates and ties that will never be worn and challenge your child with crafting personal gifts for her dad this Father's Day – they’ll be far more appreciated

Father’s Day 2015 falls on June 21, meaning there isn’t a whole lot of time for your child to find that perfect gift. But rather than shelling out on the, let's be honest, cheap-looking merchandise that's currently filling shelves, challenge your tot’s crafty side to make her dad something that he’ll actually appreciate.

From personalised mementoes to practical creations, here are some ideas to inspire your little one…

Plan A Creative Photoshoot
There's nothing more personal than a photograph and you can set up some really fun and quirky ones that will look great on dad's desk, or framed in the hallway at home. We love the idea of drawing a backdrop for your child's picture with chalk on the driveway or using shadows to highlight a special message.

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Personalise A Pillow
Your child can use fabric pens and paints to decorate a couple of plain white cushions or pillowcases that you aren't precious about.

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Create An Artwork
Whatever age your child is, she can make an art piece that her dad will love receiving. Little ones can try a spot of finger painting of hand prints, while older children can let their artistic sides loose. Frame the piece to make it look that bit more professional.

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Paint A Plate
Forget about buying a 'Father's Day' mug set and instead buy a cheap one for your child to decorate. You can buy porcelain and glass paints to use, that won't need to be heated in the oven to be sealed. Instructions here.

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Make A Keychain Accessory
You can make pretty much anything from a simple salt dough recipe, but we love the idea of shaping the dough to spell 'dad' so he can attach it to his keys as a cute memento from his child.

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Make A Man Dish
Every dad needs a man tin, drawer or dish to plonk his keys, wallet and whatever else he carries around in. We love this DIY version that's the perfect size for all of his treasured possessions - and it's really easy to make. Instructions here.

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Indulge His Sweet Tooth
Save up empty beer bottles to make this sweet station that will be a hit with any dad. Your child can choose which sweets to fill the bottles with and design tags for each different one.

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Put Together A Date Jar
Whether your child is a teenager or a pre-schooler, this is a great gift idea. Clean out an empty pasta jar and get your little one to fill it with 'dates' that she and her dad can go on, to have some quality one-on-one time together. The dates can be as simple as reading a bedtime story or doing a spot of baking. It's guarenteed to be a hit.

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