Dollar Tree DIY Grill Gift for Father’s Day with Free PDF

Looking for a fun, affordable, and creative Father’s Day gift idea? This DIY Dollar Tree grill gift basket is not only budget-friendly but also a unique surprise Dad will love—especially if you include the flame reveal! Inspired by a viral TikTok idea, this craft uses simple Dollar Tree supplies to create a mini BBQ grill that you can fill with your husband’s or dad’s favorite treats.

Best of all? You can download the free printables to complete your grill gift at the end of this post.

Dollar Tree DIY Grill Video Tutorial

How to Make a DIY BBQ Grill Gift Basket

1. Prep Your Bowls

• Remove all stickers and clean the bowls.
• Place the cooling rack on one bowl, trace the edges with a marker, and mark where you’ll cut the wires.

2. Cut the Cooling Rack

• Use wire cutters (or garden shears) to snip the inner thin wires.
• For thicker wires around the edge or in the center, wiggle back and forth until they snap.

3. Fit the Rack Into the Bowl

• Trim for a snug fit. It should sit securely inside the top bowl like a grill.

4. Attach the Bowls Together

• Use a weeding tool to poke aligned holes in both bowls.
• String zip ties through and connect them. Don’t overtighten—you want the grill to open and close like a clamshell.

5. Add the Top Handle

• Hot glue the hardware handle in the center of the top bowl (the “lid”).

6. Create the Wooden Stand

• Use a hot glue gun to attach three wooden dowels or brush handles to the round base.
• Space them evenly in a triangle and glue them at a slight angle for stability.
• Let them dry completely before continuing.

7. Customize with Free Printables

• Download and print the free grill label, banner and BBQ foods.
• Cut and glue your family photo inside the grill (about 6.5″ to 8″ wide).
• Attach the banner underneath the photo.