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Father's day 2017 card ideas

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Fathers are such an important part of our lives. Without them, cricket matches seem incomplete and stealing an ice-cream treat behind your mom's back seems impossible! Now that Father's day is round the corner, here is a brilliant idea for an ideal gift.
There’s nothing your dad will appreciate more than a handmade card from you. It is something to cherish for years to come. Whether you’re going for a simple or a super complex design, you can have a look at some of the ideas below.
Superman card
For all kids their dads are nothing less than superheroes. Regardless of the time of the day or where you are, he is always there for you. So, what can be a better idea than giving your dad a superman card and making him feel special.

You will need: A blue A4 size sheet, yellow and red florescent paper, glue and some coloured pens to write your message, scissors.

How to make: Fold the A4 sheet from the center. Now cut diamond shape from the yellow sheet and paste it in front of your blue sheet. Now you can use a red marker to outline the yellow diamond shape and write the superman ‘S’ on it. Your card is ready now, you can write a loving message and surprise your dad with this super cool card.
Dad you are the coolest
All because everything around has become so Yo! and Cool! and so have our fathers. If you think your dad is the coolest, here is the best card for him.

You will need: Two sheets of your colour choice, glue, ice cream stick, two plastic eyes, scissors.

How to make: Take a sheet and fold it from the center. Now take the other sheet and make a big ‘U’ and join both its open ends. Now cut this U and paste it over the folded sheet. Now paste the ice cream stick below this U and paste those cute eyes. Your card is ready. Don’t forget to write “dad you are the coolest”.



Love you to the moon and back
No matter how much you fight with your dad when he doesn’t listen to you or you think his mindset doesn’t match yours, you still love him to the moon and back. On this Father’s Day, you can literally make this super easy 'to the moon and back' card and make your dad feel happy.

You will need: Some coloured sheets, some yarn, glue, small plastic eyes and scissors.

How to make: Start with cutting a small triangle and cylinder shape from two different sheets. You can take help from someone in cutting out these shapes. Now fold a sheet from the center and paste the cylinder shape in the middle of the front side. Now paste the small triangle above this and paste the small little eyes on the top of the triangle. You can cut 10 inches’ yarn and paste them one by one at the bottom which will make it look like that the rocket is ready to go. You can also make some stars and a moon in the background to give the feel. Don’t forget to write “I love you to the moon and back”. You are done.

Finger painted Father’s Day card
If you want to try something very easy, this would be the best thing to do.

You will need: White A4 sheets, paint colours, water, sketch pens.

How to make: First think of what you want to make. It can be flowers, your simple hand prints (something which is not too complex to draw, as you won’t be using a pencil but your hands and fingers to draw).

You can dip one of your palms in the colour of your choice and put it over the folded sheet. Remove your hands and see. Nothing can be more touching and cute than this. You can write a message like “Hi 5 dad, you are the best”.


You are my sunshine
If it’s your father who gives you energy and motivation whenever you feel low, this is for you. This Father’s Day, you can make a sunshine card to see the smile on his face.

You will need: White A4 size sheet, yellow paint colour, some spiral pasta pieces, sketch pens.

How to make: Fold the sheet from the center and make a circle and paint it yellow. You can make eyes nose and lips with the help of a black sketch pen. Now make the sun rays with the help of the spiral pasta by pasting them around the circle. You can also paint the pasta yellow and then paste it to make it look more better.

I love you this much
Your love for your dad is limitless and this card says exactly that!

You will need: Three A4 size sheets, sketch pens, glue, scissors.

How to make: Draw your hand on two sheets and cut them out with the help of scissor. Now take the third sheet and cut a 3-inch broad strip. Now fold this sheet like a fan (the one you made with paper during your childhood) and paste it in between those two hands and write 'I love you this much' over it.

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