Celebrate Father’s Day with an incredible gift made with love by creative dads and their families.
Cheers to the dads who welcome their children into their workshops, the DIY dads who encourage imagination and invention, and the dads who work side-by-side with their kids, young and old, to share their creativity with the world! Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful Father’s Day gift or a memento to mark a meaningful milestone, a beautifully crafted piece to decorate your home, or a simply a dose of feel-good inspiration, you’ll find just the thing in this collection of intergenerational shops run by dads in partnership with their grown-up kids and other family members.
Offering an array of heirloom-quality cutting boards, garden-fresh candles, welcoming address signage with serious curb appeal, and much more, these nine family businesses showcase the collaborative, can-do spirit of fathers and the ways that a dad's creative legacy can inspire the next generation—as well as everyone who uses their impeccably crafted wares. From their family to yours, Happy Father’s Day!
1. Steel house signs and mailboxes from Mod Mettle
Shop address signs and mailboxes from Mod Mettle
Hal is a retired welder and father, and his daughter Holly is an interior designer. In 2012, Hal made Holly custom metal planters and outdoor privacy screens for her new home. This father-daughter collaborative project sparked the idea to combine their skills and open their Etsy shop Mod Mettle. After four years in business together, both Hal and Holly were able to quit their day jobs to run their family business together full-time. They sell a stylish selection of address numbers, mailboxes, and signage, all meticulously fabricated from steel in their studio in Texas. “Our products enhance curb appeal and are one of the first things people look for when trying to locate someone's home for the first time,” Holly says. “We like to think of our products as a warm welcome home for our customers at the end of the day.”
In the seller’s words: “A father's ultimate goal is to protect and provide for his children,” says Hal. “It's been very rewarding to build this business alongside my daughter and help take care of her and her future. Knowing that this provides her the income and flexibility she desires has made all the hard work well worth it.”
2. Beautiful beeswax candles and tableware from Artifaqt
Shop beeswax candles and tableware from Artifaqt. Family photos by Bryan Kirkwood.
Self-taught woodworker and industrial designer John Luttman and his two sons, Luciano Luttmann and Dane Luttman, design and hand-craft each of Artifaqt’s heirloom-quality products together in their studio in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Whether hand-carving a walnut-wood bowl, pouring molten beeswax into a garden-fresh heirloom tomato candle mold, or packaging up a seashell-imprinted serving platter for a thoughtful wedding gift, the Luttmans approach their business with a devotion to craftsmanship and a spirit of hospitality. “We are a candle-making studio that makes wood and metal serveware for Michelin-star chefs and restaurant groups,” John notes, “and also for those who, like us, appreciate a beautiful gathering around the table.”
In the seller’s words: “My sons have always been a welcome, delightful presence in my shop, always helpful in whatever ways I could dream up, always caught up in watching the projects come to life. I would watch and imagine them grown and becoming part of the business,” John says. “This dream came true with the addition of my oldest son, Dane, and then my youngest, Luciano.”
3. Hand-painted ceramic vases from Mammoth & Minnow
Shop hand-painted ceramic vessels from Mammoth & Minnow
“My parents passed a creative drive to both of their daughters,” says Mary Lee, the ceramicist behind New York-based shop, Mammoth & Minnow. “Over the years all four of us have dabbled in different pursuits,” she says, and now her Etsy shop is a family affair. Alongside Mary’s gorgeous hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery that’s at the heart of her shop, she also sells special collections made with her parents: crocheted accessories for kids with her mom, Rena Cong, and a series of painted vases with her dad, Tim Zhang, titled the Bamboo Brush collection. Making these vessels is a true father-daughter collab: Mary makes pieces from porcelain and white stoneware, and Tim uses Chinese calligraphy techniques to paint them with flowers, birds, dragons, and other motifs. The results? Flower-ready vases that are works of art unto themselves.
In the seller’s words: “Most of our pieces made in collaboration have thus far utilized a minimal palette: black to reference the ink he uses for calligraphy and blue as a nod to the Qing Hua pottery of our Chinese culture,” says Mary. “However, for Father’s Day this year I’m gifting him a large variety of underglaze colors for him to experiment with.”
In this Featured Shop article, read more about Mammoth and Minnow's story.
4. Hand-turned wood pens from Pensive Woodwork
Shop wood pens from Pensive Woodwork
In this shop, run by father-daughter duo Jim Mitchell and Lauren Redmond, one-of-a-kind, wood pens reign supreme. Jim designs and turns each pen by hand in Wisconsin, and Lauren handles sales, customer service, and social media from Texas. The pair initially started their shop together as a side hobby. But when Jim took early retirement from his day job in 2024 due to long-term disability, Pensive Woodwork became one of his main forms of income. “After years of woodturning in private, it’s been a rewarding experience to know that his creations are appreciated throughout the world as small, beautiful parts of the big moments of other people’s lives,” Lauren says. Plus, these pens and mechanical pencils make gorgeous gifts for Father’s Day and for milestones, like graduation, retirement, and birthdays (especially for writers!).
In the seller’s words: ”Even as a young working father, he was always building us bookshelves that doubled as dollhouses with trapdoors and hidden rooms, or giant forts. His skills made our childhood magical,” Lauren says. “As we grew older and he discovered wood-turning and pen design, he showed his love for us by gifting us pens as we hit each of life’s big milestones. As a writer, his pens are especially meaningful to me, and I hope to pass them on to my own children one day.”
5. Bags made from natural fibers from Terra Thread
Shop organic-cotton bags from Terra Thread
Run by Vik Giri and his daughter Vizan Giri and son Birat Giri, California-based shop Terra Thread is on a mission to offer shoppers “planet-friendly* choices for everyday essentials” with their colorful collection of backpacks, travel bags, and pouches made from organic cotton, rather than plastic-based fabrics (like nylon or polyester). “I started my business to provide for my family financially and take better care of them,” Vik says. “As the business grew over the years, I have been able to look beyond my family and care for the people involved in our supply chain. We work directly with the farmers who grow the organic cotton that we use in our products, and we make all of our products at Fair Trade Certified factories.”
In the seller’s words: “We've grown together as a family building this business,” Vik says. “We often debate and discuss ideas at the dinner table. For us, it's a part of our lifestyle: always thinking about how we can have more impact in the world of farming and fiber.”
6. Wood cutting boards and felt garlands from JENandGEO
Shop wood cutting boards and felt decor from JENandGEO
“The story behind our shop is deeply personal,” says Jennifer Park, who runs JENandGEO with her dad, Choon (“Geo”) Lee. “My mom was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2017 and needed round-the-clock care, which my family took turns providing. After she passed away in 2022, we were left with a sense of emptiness. Suddenly, we didn't know how to spend our time, and the silence of doing nothing made the grief even harder to bear.” To cope, Geo started hand-crafting ornate wood cutting boards from maple, cherry, and walnut, and Jen turned to decor, making festive felt garlands and adorable animal magnets and ornaments. Eventually, they twisted together these two distinct lines and started their Etsy shop. Jen says, “The shop became a way for us to find purpose again, connect with others, and create a meaningful future for ourselves.”
In the seller’s words: “As a family, the shop has brought us closer together. We collaborate, support each other, and cheer each other on through the highs and lows,” Jen says. “It’s not just about the products we sell, but about the journey we’re on as a family, and it’s been incredibly fulfilling to see how far we’ve come.”
7. Athletic charms and accessories from Sports Collection Jewelry
Shop jewelry and charms from Sports Collection Jewelry
“What started as a personal project—a custom charm to commemorate a championship season—quickly sparked interest from teammates, coaches, and proud parents,” says Gregg Arth, water polo champ and founder of Sports Collection Jewelry. “The idea grew into a collection of finely crafted jewelry designed to honor achievements, foster team spirit, and connect communities through sport.” Now, in partnership with his daughter Taylor Arth, a competitive diver with a gift for marketing, the athletics-centered jewelry shop offers an extensive selection of charms, earrings, and necklaces for athletes and fans of a range of sports, including swim-goggle jewelry, lacrosse stick earrings, “hockey dad” charms, and much more. “Every piece we create is a celebration of passion, perseverance, and personal connection,” Gregg notes. “Whether you're honoring a season, gifting a milestone, or simply wearing your sport with pride, we’re honored to be part of your story.”
In the seller’s words: “One of the biggest impacts has been watching my daughter, Taye, officially step into a leadership role alongside me,” Gregg says. “Seeing her passion and vision shape the future of Sports Collection Jewelry has been incredibly fulfilling—not just as a business owner, but as a parent. It’s become more than a business; it’s a legacy we’re building together.”
8. Porcelain keepsakes and jewelry from Camp Hollow
Shop porcelain animal treasures from Camp Hollow. Workspace photos by Joy Masi.
This family-run small business specializes in delightful, heirloom-quality porcelain treasures made for celebrating life’s most magical and meaningful moments. Think: cake toppers, charm necklaces, and the tiniest animal figurines. “Inspired by nature, nostalgia, and storytelling, we create pieces that feel like they’re pulled from the pages of a fairy tale,” says Wes Chadderdon, the dad behind Camp Hollow. He runs the shop alongside his sister, Simone Jaussi; mother, Diana Chadderdon; and wife, Jessie Chadderdon—with creative inspiration from their four kids, Max, Jack, Leo, and baby Olive. “Camp Hollow has given our family the gift of togetherness,” Wes says. “We work side by side, raise our kids close, and pour love into something that reaches across the world. Our pieces have been part of weddings, memorials, birthdays, and everyday joys.”
In the seller’s words: “Fatherhood has changed everything: how I see the world, how I create, and why I do what I do,” Wes says. “My kids remind me daily of the beauty in small things. They test our prototypes, inspire new characters, and challenge me to keep dreaming big. They help ground the work in love, play, and wonder, which I think shines through in every piece we make.”
In this Featured Shop article, read more about Camp Hollow's story.
9. Wood vases and art from Things By Anabelle
Shop woodworking, art, and embroidery designs from Things By Anabelle
Blending together Stephen Dawson’s gorgeous turned wooden vases, candle holders, and light pulls with his daughter Christine Rowley’s creative forays—including digital embroidery patterns and watercolor paintings—United Kingdom-based shop Things By Anabelle embraces all things handmade. “We make everything ourselves—no mass production, no shortcuts—just two people who love creating beautiful, useful things with their hands,” Christine says. “It’s a joy to work together and even more special to know that our pieces find homes where they’re loved and used.”
In the seller’s words: “When I’m in the workshop turning a bowl or shaping a piece of wood, I think about creating something that lasts—something made with care and purpose—just like I would if I were making it for my own family,” Stephen says. “I suppose that’s what being a father brings to the process: a focus on quality, attention to detail, and the joy of sharing something meaningful. It’s incredibly rewarding to know that people out there are using and enjoying the things we’ve made together.”
Photos courtesy of the sellers, unless otherwise noted.
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