Secret Message Father’s Day Coffee Cup Craft to Give

Looking for a unique and heartwarming gift that kids can make for Father’s Day? This spinning coffee cup craft is the perfect DIY surprise that dads will absolutely love. It’s easy to make, super customizable, and uses our free printable templates so kids can create something meaningful and fun. Get ready to turn a few party cups into a gift that shows dad just how much he’s loved—one spin at a time!

Make & Give a Coffee Cup for Dad

Today we have a fun kids printable craft that works great as a homemade gift for dad. This project is perfect for:

• Kids ages 4+ (younger ones will need some help)
• Classrooms or Sunday school crafts
• A last-minute but meaningful gift that won’t break the bank

? Supplies You’ll Need

• Free printable templates (grab them below!)
• Colored pencils, crayons, or markers
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Six 16 oz party cups (the plastic kind)
• Craft knife (for adult use only!)

? How to Make the Father’s Day Coffee Cup Craft

1. Print the Templates

Start by printing out all five pages of our free printable cup sleeves and handles. You’ll need them all to complete your spinning masterpiece!

? Download the Printable Templates Below and Let the Crafting Begin:

Download the Craft Templates Here

2. Cut Out the Pieces

Carefully cut out the cup sleeves and handles from the printables. Each sleeve will wrap around one cup, and each handle gets glued on later. (Pro tip: Cups vary slightly in size, so hold up the sleeve to your cup and trim it if needed.)

3. Color, Decorate & Write Sweet Messages

Time for the fun part! Decorate the outside of the sleeves and handles however you like—use crayons, markers, colored pencils, stickers—whatever makes you smile.

? Inside each cup sleeve are little square spaces where kids can write messages or draw pictures just for Dad. Think:

• “You’re the best pancake maker!”
• “I love our camping trips.”
• “You’re my hero!”

Let your imagination go wild!

4. Make the “Inside Cup”

Choose one cup to be your “Inside Cup.” Glue the inner template design around the outside of this cup. This is where all the special messages will peek through!

5. Assemble the Handle

Take two matching handle pieces, glue them back-to-back, and fold the tabs outward. Then, glue tab “A” to the inside of side “A” on the outer sleeve. (We’re almost there!)

6. Create the “Outer Cups”

Now take one of your remaining cups and glue the sleeve around it, starting with end “A.” As you wrap the sleeve around the cup, glue as you go. When you reach the end, fold and glue handle tab “B” to the cup, then overlap and glue end “B” up against end “A” to cover the tab.

7. Cut Out the Viewing Square (Adult Help Required!)

This part is a job for grown-ups! Use a craft knife to carefully cut out the square window on the outer cup. This is how Dad will be able to see all the sweet messages inside.

8. Put It All Together

Now, gently place the “Inside Cup” into the “Outer Cup.” Give it a little spin… and magic!

? Ta-Da! A DIY Gift Dad Will Treasure

When Dad spins the outer cup, new messages or drawings appear in the cut-out window. It’s like a personalized love note with every turn!

Happy Father’s Day to all the awesome dads out there from everyone at Kids Activities Blog!