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
- Black, Pink, Light & Dark Brown Craft Foam Sheets
- White Poster Board or Cardstock
- Scissors
- White Glue
- Google Style Eyes
- Black Marker & Pencil
- Fathers Day Printable Template
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How To Make Your Father’s Day Card Craft
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.
We hope you like this father’s day craft tutorial! Happy Creating!
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DIY Dog Themed Fathers Day Card For Dads
This is a tutorial on how to make dog themed fathers day card
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 instant pot recipes here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!
These cards are adorable! They’re so sweet and a great tutorial. My kids will love making them.
Awesome! Glad you like them!
This is such a lovely idea, my daughter is also a big dog fan so I know this card would be a big hit in our house too!
Awesome! Feel free to download the template.
That has to be the cutest card I have ever seen. Thank you for the adorable template x
Thanks Ana. It is pretty cute!
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
Ha hA! iT WOULD AHVE BEEN FUN! Maybe when/ of the grandkids come along! ha ha!
This is so cute – Love this! Home made but looks good quality too 🙂 x
Thanks. Glad you like it!
really adorable card! Think I might be a bit old to do this for my dad lol
Maybe ha ha! You never know!
These cards look awesome. i really like the designs on them, they look fab
Thanks. Glad you like the design.
This diy dog themed fathers day card is so thoughtful and sweet! Super easy to make and looks nicely done! I love this!
Thanks. Glad you like it!
Really cute! Knowing me and my two left hands paired with my kids craziness…our pup would come out looking cray cray!
lol
What a wonderful idea! This is the cutest card I’ve ever seen, homemade gifts are the best 🙂
That is SO cute – homemade cards are wonderful – both my parents kept every single card I made them
Awww, this is so cute! Nice and unique idea plus its cost saving gift as well. I love the design, “I ruff you!” 🙂
I love this, it’s so cute! The dog has the definition of ‘puppy dog eyes’!
He has got the puppy dog eyes!
How cute is that! Anything handmade is always best I think.
I love this idea! You have a real talent for making cards and it’s so nice to receive something handmade for a special occasion like Father’s Day x
How cute is that. What a lovely idea and easy for children to make too!
Thanks Mel.
This is the cutest idea ever! So easy to make too. I might even make one for my dog for her birthday haha
thanks ashleigh. What a fun idea!
Aww that is so cute what a great idea!
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!
Awwwh how adorable is that!!! I always say handmade cards are the best especially with the cute doggy like message on the front!!
Thanks
OMG. I love the pun!!! I think I might use it for my bf next birthday (my dad isn’t really in to dogs).
Ha ha! Enjoy. Let me know how it goes!
This is a really cute DIY idea. I like unique gifts that are made with love 🙂
Thanks Lubka.
Brilliant idea. I’m definitely going to be more organised this year and get the kids to make the cards x
thanks Amy.
These are super cute cards love them?
omg how cute , i love crafts and making my own cards too
These are a great craft and super cute.
Such a cute card and easy for the kids to make. Thanks for the idea
Where is the link to download the template. I would love to do this craft with my kids.
hi the link is at the bottom of the post.