If you’re on the hunt for Father’s Day crafts or DIY gift ideas for your dad, this might be the perfect idea for you. You can use plastic bottle caps from pop bottles, or juice cartons along with our free printable template to make this cute Father’s Day bottle cap craft that rocks back and forth like a wobbling toy.
Once you’re done making it, it can sit on your dad’s desk or shelf at home or at work to remind him of you.
- Table Of Contents:
Materials
- Template
- Colored pencils
- Scissors
- Glue
- Plastic bottle caps
- Double-sided tape
Instructions
Step 1)
Print out the template and gather your supplies.
Step 2)
Color in the template pieces you’d like to use to make the child and dad and cut them out.
Step 3)
Assemble the template pieces with glue to make a dad and a child. Add clay to the bottom of a plastic bottle cap to weight it to ensure it stands and rocks from side to side.
Step 4)
Lastly, attach the finished template to the bottle cap with glue or double-sided tape.
Video Instructions
Prefer video instructions for your crafts? Check out the YouTube Channel for Crafty Kids Play and watch the full video tutorial for this Father’s Day Bottle Cap Craft here.
Father’s Day Craft Template Download
Use the download button below the next image to grab your free template pieces for this fun craft.
You can use your best quality print setting on a laser printer or your standard ink jet printers at home for this fun project then color them in and cut them out.
These templates are for your own personal use only, not for commercial use or resale.
Tips & Troubleshooting
Precision Cutting:
For best results, take your time when cutting out the template pieces to ensure clean edges and accurate shapes. If you think the template pieces are too small for your youngest crafters to cut out well, try cutting out the templates ahead of time. Older kids should be able to handle even intricate designs.
Color Choice:
Encourage creativity in coloring the template pieces. Experiment with different color combinations to make the craft uniquely personal.
Balance with Clay:
When placing clay at the bottom of the bottle cap, ensure it’s evenly distributed to maintain balance for the rocking motion. If the craft doesn’t rock smoothly, ensure the clay is evenly placed.
Glue and Tape:
If you’re using a thicker cardstock for your template pieces, you can stick them to your bottle cap with hot glue instead of white glue or a glue stick. Don’t use hot glue with regular printer paper or it will bleed through the thin paper.
Benefits of This Father’s Day Craft For Kids
Creativity and Expression:
Coloring and assembling the template pieces help children express their creativity freely, with their own personalized touch. They can choose colors and designs that reflect their imagination, and create figures that they feel like represent themself and their dad, fostering artistic expression.
Fine Motor Skills Development:
Cutting, coloring, and assembling the craft require precise hand movements, aiding in the development of fine motor skills. These activities promote hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Problem-Solving:
Troubleshooting any issues that arise during the crafting process encourages problem-solving skills. Children learn to overcome challenges and find solutions independently or with a little bit of guidance.
Final Thoughts
I hope you enjoy making this cute DIY Father’s Day Gift! Personalized gifts made with love are truly special and cherished.
If you like this rocking bottle cap Father’s Day craft, you can make one for each of your family members to complete your set.
Stick around Crafty Kids Play for more sensory play ideas and fun crafts for kids of all ages!
