As a dad, Father’s Day is my favourite event in the calendar (well, after Christmas, Pancake Day and St Patrick’s Day at least). Sure, I get to have a lie in, but the most important part is seeing that your kids care enough to celebrate it with you. I’ve had some lovely gifts over the years, from a pair of fish-shaped flip flops, to a fancy whisky decanter. The highlight for me however, is always the handmade cards that the kids make. I’m a big old softy at the best of times, but just to know that they’ve gone to the effort to make something for me really tugs at the old heart strings.

As a dad blogger, I’m often asked for Father’s Day gift ideas that people can get for their dads. I’ve recommended loads of cool items and gadgets before, but really, I think that anything with a personal touch from your kids is an absolute winner. Personalised gifts show that a little thought has gone into buying, and really elevates them to another level. With that in mind, I’ve taken a look at just a handful of personalised gift ideas for Father’s Day

5 Personalised Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

Personalised picks for guitar-playing dads

A customised guitar will set you back hundreds if not thousands of pounds, and may not sound as good as what your dad has already. Luckily, even the smallest of items can be personalised now, with plectrums being available in whatever style you want.

You can have the whole pick covered by a lovely photo of you and your dad having fun together, or just a simple message or inside joke. There’s lots of different options here, and the best thing is that you can purchase personalised picks in packs of four, with each bearing a different design.

Personalised drinks glasses for dads who like a tipple

Parenting is TOUGH, and as such, I try to occasionally wind down in the evening with a bit of ‘me’ time, sipping a nice glass of Scotch and watching whatever I like on TV.

To ensure that the dad in your household doesn’t forget his paternal duties whilst relaxing though, why not treat him to some personalised glasses? A beautifully engraved whisky glass would make an ideal gift for the Scotch lover in your life, whilst similarly personalised beer tankards, wine glasses, or even brandy glasses will cater for whatever drink preference dad has.

Personalised T-shirts for dads with niche interests

Who doesn’t love a comfy T-shirt? It’s practically all I wear all year round. When it comes to choosing one for your father though, it can be difficult to find one that aligns with his interests. Is your dad into model railways, but only green trains? Does he have a penchant for classic cars, but only Japanese models? If you can’t find anything online that fits his interests exactly, then why not make your own? Personalised T-shirts are the perfect way to make sure that you’ve got your dad exactly what he wants, and shows just how much thought you’ve put into his gift.

Personalised pack of cards for card-shark dads

If your father is always at cards nights with his friends, or plays poker or bridge competitively, he’ll be sure to love a personalised pack of cards. Each card in these packs allows for the printing of whatever you wish on the back of them. You could opt for a cheeky message such as ‘he’s bluffing’, or a sweet picture of one of his children. Be careful that he doesn’t blame you for losing his poker face by going gooey-eyed over old baby pictures though!

Personalised ‘Who’s Who?’ for dads that love board games

These are absolutely brilliant. Upload a bunch of photos and have your own personalised ‘Guess Who?” type game delivered to your door. There’s a ton of possibilities for customising these for your father. You could upload pics of footballers from his favourite team, musicians from his favourite bands, or even pics of yourselves and other members of your family. Choose those embarrassing photos that everybody thought were long forgotten for maximum laughs!

There you have it, just a small selection of the limitless possibilities available to you when it comes to personalised gift ideas for Father’s Day. Remember that you don’t need to spend a fortune to show your favourite patriarch that you care. Just put a little thought into your gift!

After some more Father’s Day inspiration? Take a look at this list of Dad Day gift ideas too.