Gift Ideas for Dad & Grandad
Gift Personalised Pottery
For His Birthday, Christmas, Father’s Day
Let’s be honest: Dads and Grandads are notoriously difficult to buy for. If you’re tired of the usual socks, "World’s Best Dad" supermarket mugs, and DIY store vouchers, and you're looking for a more personal gift that speaks from the heart, you’re in the right place.
At Crafty Monkey, we help you move beyond the generic and create something truly personal. Whether it’s for a landmark 50th birthday, a retirement celebration, Father’s Day or another special occasion, hand-painted ceramics is a gift with a story. We have several options to get that perfect personalised "Dad-Approved" present!
Don't Forget Grandad!
Grandads are often the big fans of handmade gifts. From Grandad’s Secret Biscuit Stash jars to commemorative plates featuring grandkids' handprints, we specialise in those sentimental keepsakes that take pride of place on the mantelpiece for years to come.
Make Dad a Gift at Crafty Monkey
1. Paint Your Own Gift
Join us in the studio or grab a pottery painting kit and paint your own unique gift for dad or grandad that they'll love! It’s a fun, relaxing experience!
2. Let the Children Make it
Need a present from your Kids? There's nothing better than one of a kind handmade gifts! Dad or grandad will treasure their artwork; the kids will thank you for the fun, creative experience.
3. Paint at Home Kits
Prefer to paint at home? Order a pottery painting kit online and create your masterpiece at your own pace.
5. Commission Us
Finding a gift that reflects Dad's personality can be a challenge. Love the idea of personalised ceramics but don't trust your own brushwork? Crafty Monkey's in-house artists can paint a bespoke design to your exact specifications. Tell us your theme (e.g., "Golfing Legend") and let our artists paint it for you.
Whether he’s a first-time Daddy or a seasoned Grandad, a hand-painted piece of pottery is a creative way to say "Thanks for everything."
4. Hand & Footprint Gifts
Create unique gifts with handprints, footprints or even babies bumprints on pottery that any dad or grandad will love. "Daddy’s Little Monsters" or "Grandad’s Best Catch" being popular designs.
Stress Free: We capture the prints and can decorate too
Design Ideas: We have lots and can advise you
Range of Pottery: Mugs, Plates, Plant Pots, Bowls & More
All Ages: Toddlers, Children, Adults & family print pottery
Dogs Pawprints: Don't forget man's best friend
Top Tip: Baby prints are very popular for Father’s Day and Christmas so be sure to book at least 2 weeks in advance.
6. Gift an Experience
If dad likes his arts and crafts, he may appreciate a creative gift experience at our St Neots studio. Either book in for you to spend quality time together or buy him a Crafty Monkey gift card or voucher. He can choose from spending it on:
Inspo from our Blog...
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Whether it's capturing prints on pottery, painting a personalised ceramic present or a pottery class, we're on hand to help you create personalised, unique gifts.
Paint at Home Kits
Prefer to paint at home? Order a pottery painting kit online and create your masterpiece at your own pace.
Last Firing Dates
See last dates to create your gifts to ensure they're ready for Christmas or Father's Day. Dates are posted 1-2 months before the event.
Speedy Firing
Allow 2-3 weeks before the gifting occasion. If time is not your friend, speed up the process to 3-5 days with our speedy service.
Pottery For Dads
See our prices and range of pottery suitable for dads & grandads by selcting 'Father's Day' category in our online shop.
Pottery Painting Gift Guide for Dad
Gifts Tailored to Dad's Interests
Whether you want to paint it yourself in our St Neots studio, paint at home with our pottery painting kits or commission our artists, you can tailor a design to make a gift as unique as your dad!
If you’re feeling a little "stuck" on what to paint, does Dad have a specific passion, hobby, favourite thing or saying? We’ve lots of creative pottery painting ideas - something to suit every dad or grandad!
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The Petrol Head Dad: Custom mugs and plates featuring his favourite classic car or motorbike.
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The Sports-Mad Dad: Football, rugby, or cricket-themed ceramics in his team’s colours or "Man of the Match" trophies.
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The Fishing Fanatic: Commemorative platters for "Best Catch" or "Catch of the Day."
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The DIY King: Personalised "Dad's Shed" signs or "Toolshed" mugs for that well-earned tea break.
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The Real Ale Lover: Hand-painted tankards and snack bowls for his favourite brew and nibbles.
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Dad's Favourite Saying: Put it on a mug!
...that's just the start!...Scroll through our Father’s Day Gift Guide below for inspiration and see what our customers have created.
Monkey Banks & Pots
Give Daddy a place to store his small treasures with our handcrafted keepsake boxes. Personalise it with his initials or a special message to make it truly his own.
Gifts for Gardeners
For the avid gardener, our plant pots are popular to capture the kids prints. These can be turned into flowers among other things. We also have a large selection of gnomes!
Gifts for the Office
Hand paint a ceramic keepsake to sit proudly on daddy's desk and brighten up his office! Be it a pen pot, mug, coaster or photo frame with a picture of you in it, dad is sure to love it!