Father’s Day Card

From LoveToKnow Crafts

A handmade Father’s Day card makes a special treat for any man. Show Dad how much you care by taking the time to create a card that’s as unique as him.

A handmade card is a great Father's Day gift.

Making a Special Father’s Day Card

Making a special Father’s Day card doesn’t have to be difficult. Even the simplest of card designs can be personalized by choosing embellishments and quotes tailored to fit Dad’s personality.

Card Embellishments

Craft stores such as Hobby Lobby are full of stickers and card making embellishments for masculine projects. Whether your father is an avid outdoorsman or an all-star athlete, you’re sure to find something that fits your needs. For example:

Fish and fishing poles
Golf clubs
BBQ grill
Sports car
Athletic jerseys or sports equipment
Video games

Alternatively, you can try making your card with a favorite photo that features you and your father together. Mat the photo on patterned paper in Dad’s favorite colors for an extra-special touch.

Quotes for Father’s Day

While it’s always a good idea to include a handwritten note in your Father’s Day card, a famous quotation can be a great starting point if you’re struggling with a bad case of writer’s block. Choose a quote that you feel expresses your relationship with your father for the front of the card and write a few additional lines describing the connection on the inside of the card.

Don’t be afraid to be sentimental on Father’s Day! Let Dad know how much you care by including one of the following quotes in your handmade greeting card:

“It is a wise father that knows his own child.” --William Shakespeare
“Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father!” --Lydia M. Child
“My father didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.” --Clarence B. Kelland
“Small boys become big men through the influence of big men who care about small boys.” --Author Unknown
“Any man can be a father, but it takes a special person to be a dad” –Author Unknown

If Dad appreciates a humorous greeting card, however, the following quotes may be more appropriate:

“Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope.” --Bill Cosby
“A father carries pictures where his money used to be.” --Author Unknown
“When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.” –Mark Twain
“Dad, you're someone to look up to no matter how tall I've grown.” --Author Unknown
“Never raise your hand to your kids. It leaves your groin unprotected. “ --Red Buttons
“I don't care how poor a man is; if he has family, he's rich.” --M*A*S*H, Colonel Potter

Crafting With Your Kids

If you have small children at home, having them make a Father’s Day card is a great way to teach the importance of kindness to others. Gather construction paper, glitter, stickers, crayons, markers, and colored pencils. Encourage aspiring crafters to create a one-of-kind card. Ask them to draw a picture of their family together or a picture of Daddy doing something he enjoys.

If your children are having trouble deciding what to write on their Father’s Day card, offer the following suggestions: