DIY Dog Themed Fathers Day Card for Dads

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Here is a fantastic Fathers Day Card and free printable template.

Fathers Day is a wonderful opportunity to get creative with the kids making gifts and that special DIY Fathers Day card.

My husband John is a dog lover. In fact we are all dog lovers. Yoda and Casper are our world and so when I asked Sylvia what kind of card she would like to make her dad this year she said a dog card!

If you are looking for Father’s day card ideas then you may just love this brilliant dog-themed card idea. Enjoy. 

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Happy Fathers Day Card

We have a wonderful dog themed Fathers Day card to share here on the blog which I totally love. This is a simple and easy fathers day craft which you can make with preschool and kindergarten aged kids. 

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Supplies Needed for This Fathers Day Card for Kids

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EVA Foam Sheet Assortment (pack of 78)EVA Foam Sheet Assortment (pack of 78)Neenah Creative Collection Classics Specialty Cardstock Starter Kit, 8.5 X 11 Inches, 72 Count (46407-01)Neenah Creative Collection Classics Specialty Cardstock Starter Kit, 8.5 X 11 Inches, 72 Count (46407-01)Fiskars 8 Inch Softgrip Scissors Straight, Stainless Steel (01-004761J)Fiskars 8 Inch Softgrip Scissors Straight, Stainless Steel (01-004761J)

How to Make Your Father’s Day Card Craft

Begin by downloading and printable father’s day card template. 

Cut the template out.

diy fathers day card

Trace the dog onto dark brown craft foam, cut out and set aside.

diy fathers day card

Cut the spots out of the template, trace onto light brown craft foam and set aside.

diy fathers day card

Trace one ear template onto dark brown craft foam and one ear onto light brown craft foam, cut out and set aside.

diy fathers day card

Glue your dog onto white poster board or cardstock.

diy fathers day card

Glue the spots onto your dog.

diy fathers day card

Glue the ears onto your dog. Next glue on google style eyes.

diy fathers day card

Cut a heart shaped nose and glue on the face of the dog.

Draw on a black mouth or cut one from black craft foam and glue in place.

Cut small rosy cheeks from pink craft foam and glue in place.

diy fathers day card

Outline the bottom of the face to define it from the rest of the body.

Add a message with marker or print a message and glue onto your card.

diy fathers day card

We hope you like this father’s day craft tutorial! Happy Creating!

diy fathers day card

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DIY Dog Themed Fathers Day Card For Dads

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This is a tutorial on how to make dog themed fathers day card

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • Black, Pink, Light & Dark Brown Craft Foam Sheets
  • White Poster Board or Cardstockc
  • White Glue
  • Google Style Eyes
  • Black Marker & Pencil
  • Fathers Day Printable Template

Tools

  • Scissors

Instructions

    Begin by downloading and printable father’s day card template. 

    Cut the template out.

    Trace the dog onto dark brown craft foam, cut out and set aside.

    Cut the spots out of the template, trace onto light brown craft foam and set aside.

    Trace one ear template onto dark brown craft foam and one ear onto light brown craft foam, cut out and set aside.

    Glue your dog onto white poster board or cardstock.

    Glue the spots onto your dog.

    Glue the ears onto your dog. Next glue on google style eyes.

    Cut a heart shaped nose and glue on the face of the dog.

    Draw on a black mouth or cut one from black craft foam and glue in place.

    Cut small rosy cheeks from pink craft foam and glue in place.

    Outline the bottom of the face to define it from the rest of the body.

    Add a message with marker or print a message and glue onto your card.

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Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and is passionate about kids crafts and having fun as a family. Angela has also taught cooking skills and loves to share both family recipes and easy crafts here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!

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45 Comments

  1. I wish these tips were available when my kids were young. You did a great job making this so everyone can be successful. Great post

  2. That is SO cute – homemade cards are wonderful – both my parents kept every single card I made them

  3. What an absolutely fabulous card! It is so cute, yet so easy. I am sure any Daddy getting this on Father’s Day will be over the moon!

  4. Awwwh how adorable is that!!! I always say handmade cards are the best especially with the cute doggy like message on the front!!

  5. OMG. I love the pun!!! I think I might use it for my bf next birthday (my dad isn’t really in to dogs).

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