Fathers Day in the UK is drawing near and to get us in the mood, we have been reading the wonderful My Dad by Anthony Browne and making some fantastic quick and easy Father’s Day cards.
For these Easy Father’s Day Cards you will need:
- one piece of A4 coloured card to fold in half
- yellow card
- a jam jar lid or a mug to use as a template
- pencil
- scissors
- velcro
- a length of ribbon
- decorations (we used glitter glue, a squashed tin foil cake tin and dot markers)
- glue
When you are ready, take your yellow card and use any circular object as a template to draw around. We used a jam jar lid and I cut the shape out with scissors. Whilst I was cutting I gave Burt a scrap of card and some children’s scissors so he could practise cutting.
Once you have your circle of yellow card you can decorate it. First we used squeezy glitter glue tubes, which are excellent for crafting as they are not as messy as getting out glitter and the squeezing helps to build strong finger muscles, which little ones will need when they eventually come to write.
Next, we got the Do-a-Dot Rainbow Markers
out as they are easy to use. We also squashed a tin foil cake tin and stuck it onto a circle of card with PVA glue. You can use anything from tissue paper to scrunched up aluminium cooking foil, whatever you have lying around.
Then we took a piece of A4 coloured card and folded it in half to make the Fathers Day card. I cut a velcro strip and Burt peeled the paper off the back and stuck the smooth side on the card, roughly in the centre. If you only have velcro without a sticky back you can glue yours on and leave it to dry.
Burt did the same with the rough side of the velcro but he stuck it to the back of one of the circles of card. I then took the pencil and punched a hole in the top of the circle and threaded through some ribbon to make a medal.
This was really quick, easy and fun to do. To finish your card you simply put the two pieces of velcro together and then when Dad gets his card on Father’s Day he can detach the medal and wear it with pride. A card and a gift all in one!
The designs and possibilities are endless. The cards look great and Burt has decided that his glitter glue creation is the best!
You can read more about the story that inspired us My Dad by Anthony Browne or discover some more crafts and activities linked to the book.
Have you been inspired by a book to craft, go on an outing or do an activity this week?
Really good! This reminds me we have to do ours too!
What a lovely idea! I might get my son to make one for Ross. Fathers Day has come round fast this year.
Steph ( recently posted…This Is Thirty
These are lovely
Anything with glitter gets the thumbs up from the girls!
Shell Louise recently posted…Father’s Day
So cute might well give this a go!!
Becky recently posted…Shadow Theatre and Play
What a great idea.
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Awww what a cute idea, I’m sure Roo and Tigger would love to make Mr Boo a medal for Father’s Day
Boo Roo and Tigger Too recently posted…Operation nursery to boy’s bedroom
I love homemade cards, we’ve not bought a card for years, as it means so much more I think. Not done anything like this though, love the idea!
Amanda recently posted…BritMums Live : I’m Coming To Get You
This is such a cute idea, I love it. I can see our Father’s Day card coming together a treat now
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Love, lo9ve, love and pinned. Fabo!
Jen aka The Mad House recently posted…My Kitchen Shelves #Shelfie
What a great idea Kirsty - I’m going to do this with mine for Papasaurus!
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Love the chunky rainbow markers, must try and get some for my children.
Jenny recently posted…Win a Superhero bedroom party for sharing your childâs Superhero stories
He he, genius, what Dad won’t love that! Love that book too here
Oh my goodness - I LOVE this idea! Thank you so much for the inspiration. I’m starting to panic about Fathers Day… but now I’m sorted! xx
Awww… what a sweet idea! We have had Father’s day already here, but I make this for my Dad. He had better wear his medal!!
Such a lovely idea, you are very creative! x
You Baby Me Mummy recently posted…I’m ‘Taking Shape’ - Stylist session
adorable! I’ll have to make some of these with Wilf! x
Fritha Strickland recently posted…Homeware Haul
These look fab! I can definitely see us having a go at this one. Thanks for sharing x
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins recently posted…How Does Your Garden Grow - Week 23
Ooh Kirsty you are a star that is the perfect idea for my lot to do for their dad, thank you
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You are welcome x
Aw that is just the sweetest thing! Actually Daddy would be proud to wear one of those medals
Actually Mummy… recently posted…Easy Family Food: Versatile Pizza Tart
This is a very clever idea and so easy to make - thank you.
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arghhhh I forgot about cards! very clever x
Jane recently posted…The Al Fresco Diaries – BB’s fourth Birthday
That’s a lovely idea, I really do need to get my act into gear for Father’s Day!
LearnerMother recently posted…You want to start a blog? Stop reading, start writing!
These look so great - I’m sure any father would be pleased to receive them and I love how they can take off the medal afterwards to wear. I haven’t made a card yet with the girls - better get cracking on it!
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Really good idea thanks x
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What a lovely idea and so simple
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This is great and hand made is always so much nicer. I need to get myself organised so thank you for the inspiration!
Ah such a cute and very easy little card to make and I’m sure any Dad would be so happy to receive this