Gather and glue assorted buttons of different shapes and sizes into a heart shape on the face of a card. Just don’t take any of the buttons off of Dad’s nice shirts.
Get one of the kids’ handprints in acrylic paint on the face of a card. Then use markers and googly eyes to turn the handprint into a caped superhero. If you choose one of Dad’s favorites, all the better.
You can make pop-up cards at home, too. Make your own template (they’re easy to make in Adobe Express), print them out, then fold and attach them into a card.
Make your own QR code to use on a digital or printed card you make for Dad. The QR code can point to something special, like a video you record for him, or a custom playlist.
Use black cardstock and a white gel pen to give your card a chalkboard effect. Or, use glossy black paper that can be wiped off to refresh your message to Dad as many times as you want.
On the front of the card, write out a sentence about Dad with multiple keywords missing. Then, on the inside, repeat the phrase but fill in the blanks with the words that fit your dad best.
Fold a long strip of cardstock into an accordion shape with photos on each section. Or, use Adobe Express to make a banner with several photos across the length, then print it and fold it like an accordion for an oversized accordion card effect.
Why stop with a card? Make a cute DIY card and then draft a letter. Write something you really mean and fold it into the card as a touching surprise.
Make a booklet of coupons good for time together or favors that Dad will love, like “breakfast in bed” or “I’ll help shovel the driveway.”
Make a card out of a map of one place your dad really loves.
Use fingers dipped into acrylic paint to create a tree on the front of a card. The leaves don’t have to be green, by the way. Have fun with the design to say something special about your family tree.
Cut out a wheel and attach it to the front of a card with a brad. The wheel will spin with the slightest touch. Each section of the wheel reveals a reason why you love Dad. You’ll catch him spinning it all day.
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