If you’re looking for handmade gifts for Dad or Grandpa, check out this list of 30 Silhouette and Cricut Father’s Day ideas. Whether you have a Cricut machine, Silhouette machine, or another type of craft cutting machine, you can use these great ideas.
No matter if you’re making a gift for the best Dad, Grandpa, husband, significant other, boyfriend, father figure, etc., you’re sure to find the perfect gift for them. With so many choices, there are lots of great gifts that will work for anyone!
Let’s get to the ideas for Birthday and Father’s Day gifts!
Silhouette and Cricut Fathers Day Ideas
Make a fun Fathers Day gift for music lovers with this DIY Spotify Keychain. You can customize your playlist with any songs you want!
Let Dad or Grandpa know how much you cerealsly love them with this adorable DIY bowl. I love that it's a practical gift that they can use over and over again.
Do you have a handy dad? Make Dad or Grandpa a Father's Day shirt with this free Mr. Fix It SVG File. Plus, you can make matching shirts for the kids with the included free cut files.
This is another great option for a handy dad or grandpa. Make this special gift by pairing permanent vinyl with handprint art. I love that this is a gift you can do with even your youngest kid.
A Cricut Gift for Him [For the Man Who Loves to BBQ + SVGs]
This is such a fun gift for the man that loves to grill. You can make them an entire grilling set using free files that come included in this blog post.
How sweet is this homemade gift for the man in your (or your kid's) life? You can make this your own - you can use various colors of heat transfer vinyl, have kids write or doodle pictures of Dad's favorite things, sign their names, etc. The best part is that this isn't just a gift, it's a keepsake as well.
Need the perfect Father's Day gift for a camping Dad? Use Dad's favorite colors of permanent vinyl to a bucket to create a DIY camp light.
Use the included free SVG or make your own version of this fun beer flight board. Personalized gifts are always a great option for Father's Day and birthdays and this would be an easy item to customize with your own design.
Chef Dads will love this personalized chef's knife. I honestly had no idea how easy it was to etch a knife at home. Use your Silhouette or Cricut to create a stencil to make this DIY gift. There's a video tutorial at the bottom of the post to make it easier to recreate yourself.
Who doesn't love dad jokes? If you've got a Dad joke-obsessed Dad, this will become his favorite shirt (or mug, tumbler, etc), EVER!
Use Cricut infusible ink to create this one of a kind, thoughtful gift. Children of all ages can draw their own fun design to add to this DIY pillow for dad. It's better than any store-bought gift you they could receive.
This is one of those super inexpensive and fast Cricut gifts that even beginners could learn how to make. Use chip clips from the Dollar Store to keep the costs low.
Help Dad spruce up the campsite with this camping themed doormat. If you haven't tried making doormats, it's a great new project idea that is actually easier than you'd think.
Your grill master husband or Dad will love this apron. Plus, it has a Dad joke - which is always a crowd pleaser.
You can use this free SVG file for many great Father's Day gift ideas: add it to a coffee mug, use iron-on vinyl on a shirt, add it to an inexpensive Dollar Tree tumbler, make a DIY card, etc. There are lots of Cricut projects you could use this design on.
Have a superhero loving father? Just like the SVG above, you can use this design on any number of Father's Day projects.
Make this DIY mug for a special Dad to let them know that they're the best Dad, ever.
Say Happy Father's Day with this DIY tool holder. I love DIY Father's Day gifts that are practical and this one will definitely get used.
If you're handy, try your hand at making your own DIY bottle opener. Use your cutting machine to cut out the free design included or design your own to add to the front.
How hilarious is this super fun SVG? It would make such a great shirt or cup!
Use the free designs included to create Dad or Grandpa their own spice containers. Father's Day is the perfect time to give a grilling themed gift that they can use all summer long.
You get a bonus with this post - you don't just get one project idea, you get 6 Cricut Father's Day gift ideas! Even better is that each Cricut craft project comes with it's own free design. You're sure to find a gift that'll be a big hit with Dad! The projects include: Dollar Store drink koozies, Dollar Tree framed farmhouse sign (see image), personalized grill tools, If you can Read this socks, personalized level, and personalized shot glasses.
Fishermen will like this DIY sign for them to hang in their man cave or garage. Or, you can use the design on a shirt, mug, cup, etc.
I love this free design - if Grandpa can't fix it, no one can. Use your Cricut mug press on it or just use adhesive vinyl.
How special is this cut out picture design? Use your favorite pictures to make your own for Dad or Grandpa.
If your Dad has a sense of humor, this toilet paper is a great way to make them laugh on their special day.
Create your own 3D baseball cap out of paper and fill it with your Dad's favorite treats. This would make such an easy birthday gift, Father's Day gift, or just because.
Customize this DIY gift for Dad or Grandpa with your own dates. Custom gifts are always so much more meaningful than just something you can pick up from the store.
An apron with a good Dad joke will always be a hit. Make this DIY apron for any man in your life. You can use a heat press or Cricut easypress to press the design onto an apron.
Make a Father’s Day Gift Basket using Vinyl on the Cricut Explore
Make Dad a gift basket filled with everything he needs to take care of his car (or cars). You could add in a gift card for his favorite Car Wash place, too, for those days he doesn't want to clean his car himself!
Looking for Free Greeting Cards to Use with your Father’s Day Gift or Birthday Gift?
Check out these 50+ Father’s Day card ideas including some designs to create free Cricut Father’s Day cards. Or, if you want ready to print cards, I have this set of 15 unique and free printable Father’s Day cards for both Dad and Grandpa.
Need a birthday card? if your dad loves a good Dad joke, use one of these free funny birthday cards. This set comes with 9 free unique designs.
What Type of Cutting Machine Can you Use?
You can use any of the major cutting machines on the market – a Cricut machine (like the Cricut Explore, Cricut Maker, or Cricut Joy), a Silhouette machine (Silhouette Cameo or Silhouette portrait), and Brother Scan n Cut.
If are you considering a machine but are unsure which one to choose, check out my post on Cricut vs. Silhouette.
What Programs can I Use to Create these Gift Ideas?
You can use any craft cutting machine. This includes:
- Silhouette Studio
- Cricut Design Space
- Brother’s Canvas Workspace
- Siser’s Leonardo™ Design Studio
- Sure Cuts a Lot
- Adobe Illustrator
Want More Silhouette and Cricut Ideas?
Want to make some more fun crafts? Check out all of my Cricut and Silhouette crafts here.
Looking for Free SVG Files?
I have tons of free SVG files here at Mom Envy. You can find all of my Free SVG Files here.

