Father's Day Gifts – 7 Ideas for a Dad Who Has Everything

A good Father's Day gift is one you can't pick up off the shelf: a memory, a new hobby or time spent together. Here are seven ideas for a dad who has everything – from a painting of his favourite photo to a gift card.

Quick picks:

• For the sentimental dad: a painting of his favourite photo
• For the dad who loves detail: diamond painting
• For the vehicle lover: a ready-made kit with cars, trains or boats
• When you're not sure: a gift card

7 Father's Day gift ideas

1. A painting of his favourite photo

His first car, the jetty at the summer cottage, an old boat, the family dog or a photo of the grandchildren – choose a picture that holds a memory for him. We turn it into a custom paint by numbers kit: a numbered canvas, a colour chart, paints and brushes. The kit is designed, printed and packed in Finland, and we check every photo before production.

Dad can paint it himself, or you can paint it first and give him the finished picture. Read more about choosing the photo on our page paint by numbers and diamond painting from your own photo.

2. Diamond painting from your own photo

For a dad who enjoys precise work, a custom diamond painting can be a better choice than paints. Small acrylic drills are placed on the canvas by symbol, and the finished picture sparkles in the light. Round drills are easier for beginners, while square drills give a denser finish.

3. Cars, trains and boats

A ready-made kit suits a dad who loves vehicles. Our vehicle paint by numbers include trams, trains, bicycles and classic cars, and there is a separate collection of boats and ships. Cars are also available as diamond paintings.

4. A lake or seaside landscape

For a dad who loves the outdoors, choose a landscape paint by numbers: a lake, a forest, the seaside or the mountains. If he has a favourite place of his own, you can also turn a photo of it into a painting (idea 1).

5. A masterpiece he paints himself

A dad who likes art can paint a well-known work by Van Gogh, Monet or Klimt. Famous paintings as paint by numbers suit someone who wants a familiar picture on the wall and enjoys a longer project.

6. Accessories that make the hobby more comfortable

If he already has the hobby, give him something that makes it easier. A tabletop easel holds the canvas at a comfortable angle. You will find more ideas among our paint by numbers supplies and diamond painting accessories.

7. Gift card

If you don't know what would excite him, give a gift card. It is delivered by email, so it also works as a last-minute gift, and he can choose for himself.

Which gift suits whom?

For a dad who has never painted

Paint by numbers needs no experience: every area of the canvas is numbered, and each number has its own paint. Easy paint by numbers with larger colour areas are a good start. See also: Is paint by numbers difficult?

For grandad

The best gift for a grandfather is often about the grandchildren: a painting of their photo. If he paints it himself, choose a larger size and a clear photo, so the colour areas are bigger. More ideas in our article creative hobbies for seniors.

A joint gift from siblings

A large painting of a family photo makes a good joint gift. The more people there are in the photo, the larger the size you should choose, so that every face stands out.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Father's Day gift for a dad who has everything?

Something you can't buy ready-made: a painting of an important photo, a new hobby or time together. They give him a memory instead of another thing.

Is paint by numbers suitable for a dad who has never painted?

Yes. Every area of the canvas is numbered, and each number has its own paint, so no experience is needed.

What kind of photo works for a painting?

A sharp, well-lit photo in which the main subject is large. We check every photo before production and contact you if something in it won't reproduce well.

Can I give the kit unpainted?

Yes. Many people give the kit unpainted, so that painting it is part of the gift. If you want to give a finished painting, allow time: a 40 × 50 cm painting usually takes 25–45 hours, so start early.