If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that dads love a thoughtful, handmade gift—especially one made just for them. With the Ikonart Custom Stencil Kit, it’s easy to create personalized Father’s Day gifts that feel meaningful, useful, and just a little bit awesome.
A few years ago we posted 11 DIY Father’s Day Gifts to Make With Ikonart and now we've gathered 11 more crafty ideas made by members of our Ikonart Crafters Facebook Group to help spark some inspiration. Whether you’re working on a last minute gift or planning ahead, these projects can be customized to match any dad’s hobbies or interests.
11 Father’s Day Gifts You Can DIY with Ikonart Stencils
Whether your dad loves tools, coffee, grilling, games, or just a good pun, there’s an Ikonart project on this list for him. Don’t forget to join our Ikonart Crafters Facebook Group to see more ideas, share your creations, and get inspired by fellow Ikonartists.
1. Etched Whiskey Bottle with Ikonart
Add a custom message straight from the heart with a handwritten note or design etched directly onto your dad’s favorite bottle of whiskey. For this custom Whiskey bottle we use Etchall Etching Crème with an Ikonart stencil for a permanent, personalized touch, then we used gold Rub n Buff to make the etched design pop.
WATCH VIDEO: Etch a Whiskey Bottle for Dad
2. Wood Burned Hammer with Ikonart
A sentimental twist on a practical gift—for this custom Father's Day hammer we used Torch Paste and an Ikonart stencil to burn the phrase “Dad, I love building memories with you” into the handle of a hammer. It’s the perfect mix of heartfelt and handy.
WATCH VIDEO: Wood Burn A Hammer for Dad
3. Custom Koozie with Ikonart
Keep dad’s drink cold and his ego warm with a koozie that proudly declares him the MVP. We used Speedball Fabric Ink with an Ikonart stencil to screen print this Dad MVP design from Creative Meadow on our Dad MVP koozie, but if your dad is a golfer one of our Golf Dad Pun designs might be for you. BONUS: Ikonart stencils are reusable, so you can use the same stencil to make a matching mug!
WATCH VIDEO: Screen Print A Koozie for Dad
4. Custom Hobby T-Shirt for Dad with Ikonart
Does your dad golf, grill, fish, or race RC cars? Maybe he’s into woodworking, lawn domination, or yelling at the TV during football season. Whatever his hobby (or hyper-specific obsession), you can turn it into a custom t-shirt using the Ikonart Textile Add-on Bundle. Add a funny saying like “Grillfather,” “Lawn Enforcement,” or “RC Dad: Powered by Coffee and Spare Parts.” Or go full sentimental with a shirt that proudly displays his #1 Dad status in bold. It’s a great way to celebrate your dad’s personality—and let him wear it on his sleeve… literally.
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5. DIY S’mores Station for Father's Day Gift
Turn your backyard bonfire into a full-on s’mores experience! For this custom gift Dawn screen printed our free Smores Station SVG onto a wood box using DIY chalk paste made with Coco’s Chalky Powder for crisp lines. Pro tip: before Dawn stenciled on her design she sealed her wood box with a clear sealer, that way if she screwed up her stencil she could just wipe it off and try again. Since she used Coco's Chalky Powder she didn't have to do that, but better safe than sorry!
SEE PHOTOS: Custom Smores Station Gift for Dad
6. Custom Man Cave Sign with Ikonart
If Dad has a cigar lounge, game room, or golf-themed man cave, give it the sign it deserves. Wood burn a with Torch Paste or screen print with acrylic paint or DIY chalk paste to make a special DIY gift custom to his interests—like the custom cigar signs that Sheena shared in our group, the 19th hole sign that Fawn created, or the Top Dad sign that Sage stenciled.
WATCH VIDEO: Top Tips for Woodburning with Torch Paste
7. BBQ Apron for the Grill Master with Ikonart
Every dad thinks he’s the king of the grill—so why not make it official with a custom apron to match his grill-side swagger? Amber’s “Boss Of The Sauce” design says it all (and let’s be honest, he does take his secret marinade way too seriously). Use Speedball Fabric Ink and your Ikonart stencil to screen print a phrase that fits your dad’s BBQ persona—whether it’s “License To Grill,” “Grill Sergeant,” or “Master of Meat.” Bonus points if he wears it with socks and sandals while flipping burgers with unnecessary theatrics.
8. DIY Cribbage Board with Ikonart
Take game night up a notch with a personalized cribbage board. Christine’s project featured a Michigan-shaped cutting board drilled for cribbage and stenciled with Ikonart to create a custom game surface. Perfect for crafty families and card sharks. Just make sure to seal your design after you stencil it so it doesn't wear off!
9. Photo Line Art Sign with Ikonart
Turn a favorite photo into a custom line art sign that captures a memory like Renee did for the first sign above and Kayla did for the second sign above. Just use a website like picsvg.com or the VectorQ app to convert your photos into line art, convert to a stencil, and screen print it on a wood board for a Father's Day gift that is both frame-worthy and heartfelt.
WATCH VIDEO: Convert A Photo To Line Art on Your Phone
10. Onesies for the Dad-To-Be with Ikonart
Don’t forget first-time dads! Use your Ikonart Kit and Textile-Addon Bundle to screen print a clever saying like Patti did for this “Pitmaster In Training” onesie or Fawn did for this “Proof My Dad Doesn’t Hunt All The Time” onesie. These baby onesies are guaranteed to get a smile from the daddy-to-be.
11. Custom Dad Mug with Puns for Father's Day
When in doubt, pun it out. A custom coffee mug is always a winner—especially when it delivers a groan-worthy dad joke with every sip. Use DecoArt Multi-Surface Paint and an Ikonart stencil to screen print one of our free Golf Dad Pun designs onto a ceramic mug, then bake it in the oven to cure the paint. Whether your dad is a casual sipper or a full-blown mug collector, these designs are par for the course. Perfect for early tee times, late-night projects in the garage, or just giving everyone a reason to roll their eyes at family brunch. Pro Tip: Use a Smart Jig when stenciling on mugs and glasses so they don't roll around!
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These DIY gift ideas are just the tip of the crafting iceberg. Whether your dad is the strong, silent type or the king of corny jokes, there’s something on this list to make him smile—and remind him just how awesome he is. The best part? Every one of these gifts was made with love (and a little help from Ikonart). So grab your stencil kit, fire up your creativity, and let’s make this Father’s Day one to remember.
Need help getting started? Check out our Ikonart 101 page or the Ikonart Stencil YouTube Channel for more tutorials and step-by-step videos, or contact the Ikonart support team anytime.