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Posted by mlannetti on June 9th, 2008 in Deleware County/Main Line

Here are some great ideas for craft ideas for Father’s Day!!!

Fathers Day Crafts Ideas for Kids: Twig Frame
A simple-to-make rustic picture frame made from twigs.
Things Needed
Twigs
Twine or string
Glue (hot glue works well)
A photo for framing

Method

   1. Collect 2 bunches of twigs. One bunch (about 6 to should be about 2
inches longer than your photo. The other bunch of twigs should be about 2
inches wider than your photo.
   2. Arrange the twigs so that they surround the photo and extend outward
about an inch in each direction. Tie the twigs at each corner using twine or
string, making an “X” pattern.
   3. Glue the photo onto the back of your twig frame. Hot glue works the
best.
   4. Glue a small loop of string to the top batch of twigs for hanging the
photo.

Fathers Day Crafts Ideas for Kids: Father’s Day Collage
Things Needed
1 piece of construction paper
Old magazines
Scissors
Glue or glue stick

Method

   1. Let your child leaf through old magazines to find pictures, images
and, if he’s old enough, words that remind him of Dad. They can be pictures
of things that Dad enjoys doing (jogging, skiing, cooking), or things that
remind your child of his father (trees, like the one they climb together, or
a bus, like the one Daddy rides to work).
   2. Help your child cut out the pictures. Talk about why he’s chosen his
selections.
   3. When he’s found as many as he wants, help him arrange them in a
collage on the construction paper. Should certain items be put together?
Why?
   4. Help your child glue his pictures on the paper. It doesn’t matter what
the finished product looks like. What’s important is that you’ve created a
special time for your child to think carefully and with appreciation about
his father.
   5. Encourage your child to present the collage to Dad and explain the
meaning of the images. Now that’s a Father’s Day present!

Fathers Day Crafts Ideas for Kids: DAD Picture Frame Craft
A simple-to-make picture frame for Dad - a great gift for Father’s Day.
Things Needed
3 small photos
Glue
Scissors
Heavy paper (like oak tag)

Method

   1. Using large, bubbly letters, write “DAD” on a piece of heavy paper.
Make sure the holes in the “D” and “A” are large enough to display your
photos.
   2. Cut out the word “DAD.”
   3. Glue the photos onto the back of your frame. Write the names of the
people on the backs of the photos.
   4. Cut out two almost-triangular pieces of heavy paper - they should be
about the same length as your letters are high. These flaps will be attached
to the back of the frame to keep it standing.
   5. Fold over the top 1/2-inch of each flap.
   6. Glue the almost-triangular pieces of heavy paper to the back of the
frame.

Fathers Day Crafts Ideas for Kids: Pen Holder Collage
Make a pen holder featuring father’s favorite things - any hobby or interest
can be used, you just need pictures of the thing you want to put on it! This
project is rated VERY EASY to do.

Things Needed
Empty soup can
Old magazines (that you can cut — get permission first!)
White “school” glue
Scissors
Paint brush
Construction paper (background), optional
Color photocopies of the family, optional
Clear Con-Tact paper, optional

Method

   1. Make sure that the can is clean and dry.
   2. If you are going to use a construction paper base (then you don’t have
to cover the entire can with pictures) glue it to the can - making sure to
glue down all the edges well, and overlapping the paper a bit where it
meets.
   3. Go through the old magazines and find words and pictures that remind
you of the person you’re making the gift for. (It can be words like love,
sports, tools, jogging, running, crafts, work, fun, games, or any other
words that make you think of him or her. The pictures don’t need to look
like him/her or even be pictures of people. Do they love animals? Sports?
Fishing? Cooking? Try to find small pictures of things.) Cut these out as
carefully as you can, leaving a small border around the edges.
   4. This project usually works better if you glue the pictures on first
and then use the words to fill in the empty spaces. This makes it easier to
read the words as well. You can place the words horizontally (side-to-side
like they are in books) or diagonally (on a slant). Cover as much of the can
as you are able. Let the can completely dry before the next step!
   5. Check all edges to make sure the pieces are all smooth and repair any
that are sticking up instead of laying flat against the can.
   6. Make a mixture of glue and water. Use the paintbrush to lightly coat
the can. This will “seal” your work and it should keep the edges from
curling up later.
      OR
   7. cut the Con-Tact paper to be a bit larger than the can. Carefully wrap
it around the can. Trim off the excess.
   8. Wrap the can and give it to Father on his special day!

Fathers Day Crafts Ideas for Kids: Business Card Holder
What a cute gift this can be for Dad. Decorate the Popsicle sticks with
hearts, stars, or other designs made out of Woodsies, felt or construction
paper. This project is rated EASY to do.

Things Needed
11 Popsicle sticks
Scissors
Green craft paint
School glue
Decorations (Woodsies, paint, pom-poms, etc.)
Wax paper or plastic bag (to protect work surface)

Method

   1. Lay out a piece of wax paper or recycle a plastic bag to protect your
work surface. Note: Newspaper will stick to the project.
   2. Glue the three sticks together. This is the front side of the card
holder.
   3. For the base of the business card holder, lay 2 Popsicle sticks flat
next to each other and glue together in the same fashion as that of the
front.
   4. For the back of the business card holder, lay 4 Popsicle sticks flat
next to each other side to side, and also glue together.
   5. For the sides of the card holder, cut 1 and 1/4 inch off of the top
and bottom of 2 Popsicle sticks.
   6. Lay 2 long edges together, side to side and glue together. (see photo)
   7. Repeat with other 2 ends for the other side of the card holder.
   8. Glue the front to the base at a right angle.
   9. Glue the back to the base also at a right angle. Now you should have a
U-shaped figure.
  10. Glue the right and left sides to the base, front, and back of the card
holder. Now you should have the actual card holder finished.
  11. Let dry.
  12. Add decorations such as painted Woodsies shapes, pom-poms, or anything
you would like.

Tips: Felt or construction paper could be used to make the flowers as well.
Attach the child’s picture on the front of the holder for a decoration that
Mom will love this!