Are you looking for a fun and creative way to show your love and appreciation for Dad this Father’s Day? Then you’re in the right place! This Easy Father’s Day Card With Tools gives the kids a fun interactive crafting experience that creates a memorable and personalized result that Dad will love.
What’s more, we’re even offering free printable templates to make it even easier! Download these at the end of this blog post.
This easy idea makes a card that comes to life with vibrantly colored tools, each one carefully cut out and pasted by the little hands of a child who adores their dad.
This isn’t just any store-bought card.
It’s a labor of love, a unique creation that will have a special place in any father’s heart (and probably on his office desk, too!). That’s what our Easy Father’s Day Card With Tools is all about.
This Father’s Day card idea is super easy, and can be put together by even young toddlers with supervision, and is ideal for preschoolers to work on their scissor skills, as well as fine motor skills in general.
We’ve designed this craft to be as fun and engaging as possible. Included are two pages of free printables that you can use to help.
Printable Templates for Father’s Day Tool Card
Of course you can draw these tool shapes freehand if you prefer, or if you don’t have a printer. Just draw in pencil and carefully cut out, but if you prefer, use our pdf file to skip that step.
One page features a collection of tool shapes in full color, ready to be cut out and placed on your card. The other page is a blank canvas, filled with tool outlines waiting for your child’s creative touch. They can color these tools in their dad’s favorite colors, or even invent some new tool designs of their own!
Tool pictures to cut and paste onto the Father’s Day card, or use as stencils to create your own colored shapes from construction paper.
Colour the tools then cut and paste onto your DIY Father’s Day Card
How to Make this Tools Father’s Day Card
There are a few different ways you can switch it up with this super easy fathers day card idea, using the templates above.
- Full color pictures
- Color your own pictures
- Use the templates to cut out colored construction paper shapes
Here’s the simple step by step whichever version you choose. This colorful Father’s Day card idea could not be easier!
DIY Father's Day Tool Card
Unleash your creativity and surprise Dad with a custom-made Father's Day Card! This fun and easy project is perfect for kids and adults alike. With our free printable templates, you'll have everything you need to create a special, handcrafted card.
Start by downloading the two pages of printables - one full-color and one for coloring. Each page contains a variety of tool shapes that you can cut out and use to decorate your card. Have fun coloring the tool outlines on the second page, using Dad's favorite colors or inventing new designs.
Once you've colored and cut out your tools, it's time to assemble your card. You can arrange the tools in any pattern you like, creating a unique design that represents your dad's personality and interests.
Whether your dad is a handyman who loves his tools, or simply someone who appreciates a thoughtful, handcrafted gift, this DIY Father's Day Card is sure to make him smile. Not only will he love the design, but he'll also cherish the effort and creativity you put into making his day special.
Materials
- Colored cardstock
- Colored construction paper
- Marker or sharpie
- Glue stick
- Pencil
Tools
- Printer
- Scissors
Instructions
- Print out the templates
- Fold a piece of cardstock in half to create a card shape
- Cut out the shapes from the template. You can choose the full color, color your own, or use them as a stencil to create the shapes from colored construction paper (as shown in the picture)
- Glue down the tool shapes onto the card in whatever design you prefer
- Add a happy Father's day message to the front, and / or to the inside as you prefer.
- It's all done! Happy Father's Day!
Notes
Download template here at intheplayroom.co.uk
Crafting this card is a fantastic activity for children of all ages. Not only does it allow them to express their creativity, but it also helps develop their motor skills as they cut and paste the tool shapes.
Plus, it offers a great opportunity for you to talk about each tool’s function and its importance, imparting some practical knowledge along with the fun.
Download Templates PDF
Download both versions below in one convenient PDF files
So, this Father’s Day, let’s ditch the store-bought cards and add a personal touch.
Let’s give Dad a gift that’s as unique and special as he is – our Easy Father’s Day Card With Tools. Download the free printables, gather some scissors and glue, and let’s get crafting!
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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.
This Easy Father’s Day Card With Tools is a fantastic craft idea that allows children to create a personalized card for their dad. The step-by-step instructions are clear, and the free printable templates make it even easier. It’s a thoughtful and creative way to show love and appreciation on Father’s Day.