It is almost Dad's Day and l have 3 crafts the kiddos can create that are sure to make him smile! This week on my Crayola Facebook live broadcast it's all about Father's Day with a sweet card, a gift that rocks and hands down the perfect card!
You can shop all the Crayola products I used in the project below on Crayola.com and don't forget to check out crayola.com/crafts for project ideas!
Project 1: Family Hands Flip Card
Materials:
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Crayola Markers
- Crayola Liquid Washable Glue
- Crayola Glue Stick
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Yarn
- Stapler
Directions:
- Trace every member of the family's hands on different colors of construction paper. You can even trace the dog's paw.
- Add fun details to the hands like rings and nails with construction paper.
- Line up the hands with largest to smallest and stack so the smallest is on top.
- Line them up at the bottom and staple.
- Write a note to dad on each handprint so he can flip through and read all the reasons why you love him!
- Finish the card by tying a small bow with yarn and gluing it over the staple.
Project 2: Dad You Are So Sweet Card
Materials:
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Crayola Bright Pop Cardstock
- Crayola Washable Liquid Glue
- Crayola Glue Stick
- Crayola Markers
- Crayola Glitter Glue
- Dad's Favorite Candy
- Zip Top Bag
- Stapler
- Gum Ball Machine Template
Directions:
- Download, print and cut out the gum ball template.
- Trace and cut the top and coin insert on silver or black paper and the other pieces on red construction paper.
- Place the circle with the cut out on the zip top bag and trace it with a marker. Cut around the area you just traced.
- Staple around the edges of the plastic bag circle leaving the top open.
- Fill the plastic circle with Dad's favorite candy and staple shut.
- Using the glue stick, glue the construction paper pieces of the gum ball machine together.
- Using the liquid glue glue the zip top bag to the back of the gum ball machine and let dry.
- Fold a piece of bright pop card stock in half hamburger style to form a card.
- Once the gum ball machine is dry glue the entire gum ball machine to the front the card.
- Cut a small piece of construction paper to fit below or above the gum ball machine. Write the message "Dad You Are So Sweet"
- Add more decorations with glitter glue if you want to jazz it up!
- Write dad a personal message in the card.
Project 3: Dad Rocks Paper Weights
Materials:
- Crayola Acrylic Paint
- Crayola Take Note Permanent Markers
- Crayola Metallic Markers
- Crayola Colors of the World Markers
- Paint Brushes
Directions:
- Gather 3 rocks in your yard, bring them inside and wash and dry them.
- Paint two of the rocks a color and one rock white. Let the rocks completely dry.
- Use the permanent or metallic markers to write DAD on one rock and Rocks on another.
- On the white rock use the Colors of the World Markers to draw a picture of Dad! I Iove all the options in the marker set that help you can create a image that truly looks like dad!
Surprise Dad by putting these on his desk :) It is a perfect reminder during a busy work day that you love him and he rocks!
For more creative ideas be sure to tune into the Crayola Facebook page every Tuesday at 1:00pm EST for 3 new crafts for the whole family!
Happy Crafting!
Lynn :)