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Sweet Heart Handprint Father's Day Card

By Jen

handprint father's day card for kids

Father's day is just a couple of days away! The girls have been working on their gifts all week long. In the past, we made a jar of BBQ sauce for Dad and I fully intended to do something edible again this year (like one of these awesome Father's Day desserts). This year we wanted to focus on making a really cool Father's Day card. Be sure to check out all of our amazing Father's Day ideas for kids too. handprint father's day card for kids

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For the card this year, we took a little inspiration from our paper snowflakes and decided to start by making this sweet Father's Day handprint card. I mean who doesn't want to receive a big heart from their kiddo? 

There are plenty of handprint Father's Day crafts out there, but this card is a little more interactive than those other crafts. From the outside, it looks like one thing and when you open it up it is packed with LOVE.

How to Make a Heart Handprint Father's Day Card

8" x 11" card stock paper or heavier craft paper
assorted colourful markers
assorted colourful pencil crayons
scissors

The first step in making this Father's Day card is to fold a piece of card stock paper in half, lengthwise. If you don't have card stock, you can use regular printer paper. The card won't be as stiff as if you were using card stock. Go ahead and use construction paper, as well. Construction paper would be another good option. Once the paper is folded, place your child's hand onto the card and use a pencil to trace her hand. Make sure the thumb and the forefinger are hanging over the folded edge of the card stock. handprint father's day card hand on paper

Now, that you have a traced hand, have your child cut out the handprint. Don't cut around the thumb and forefinger, or the card won't work. The thumb and the forefinger will be the hinge for the card. scissors cutting out handprint

Once the handprint is cut out - open the card and you will reveal this awesome heart that is inside. Now, it is time to pull out the colouring markers and pencil crayons to decorate the card...inside and out.

heart hand cut out of father's day

Don't you love how the fingers make the heart when you open the card? We love cutting snowflakes in the winter and this card was inspired by our love of paper snowflakes. 

handprint fathers day card front of card When Dad receives this card he will have no idea what sweet surprise can be found inside. My daughter decided to make the outside of the card look like a hand - complete with nail polish, rings and a bracelet. 

handprint fathers day card

And, then inside the Father's Day card is filled with so much love. This card is definitely a keeper.

Do your kids make handmade cards for Dad? Do you like to give a store-bought card?

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fun things to do with dad on father's day Spend some quality time with Dad this Father's Day - we have lots of Father's Day adventure inspiration


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About Jen

Jen Farr is a mother living in Toronto, Canada. She has been sharing her DIY crafts, recipes, activities and parenting advice for over 15 years on her blog Kitchen Counter Chronicle. Jen is the mom of 2 lovely daughters. She believes in the power of taking small steps that can make big impacts on the world.

Comments

  1. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says

    June 15, 2012 at 9:53 am

    Love little hands 🙂

  2. pinkoddy says

    June 15, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    I love your heart hands card. But we have a big rock waiting in our garden for something to happen to it and that idea is just perfect. Thanks for sharing.

  3. maggy, red ted art says

    June 20, 2012 at 3:06 am

    These are wonderful crafts! Love both the hand card and the rock. Adorable!!
    Thank you for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!

    Maggy & Alissa

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