Help the little ones in your care create a special keepsake this Father’s Day with adorable handprint cards made just for Dad! Here are three creative, step-by-step ideas you can easily make with the children with craft items they likely already have in their home.

1. “Little Monster” Handprint Card

This fun card plays on the phrase “I’m a monster without you!” or “My Dad is out of this world.”

You Will Need:

Cardstock Paper
Tempera Paint
Paint Brushes
White Glue or Glue Stick
Googly Eyes
Black Marker

What to Do:

The Handprint: Paint the child’s palm and four fingers in a bright color like green or blue, then press it onto the center of a folded piece of cardstock.

The Details: Once the paint dries, glue a large googly eye (or three) above the palm print or in the fingers. Use a black marker to draw small monster teeth and a mouth on the palm.

The Message: Write “I love you a whole monster lot!” on the front.

2. “Number One Dad” Trophy Card

A sweet, golden trophy that literally says dad is # 1 or the best.

You Will Need:

Cardstock Paper
Gold Tempera Paint
Paint Brushes
Gray Construction Paper
Scissors
White Glue or Glue Stick
Black Marker

What to Do:

The Handprint: Paint the child’s entire hand and wrist with metallic gold or yellow washable paint. Have them press it onto a piece of paper, with the fingers pointing upwards to form the “cup” of the trophy.

The Details: Use scissors or a paper trimmer to cut a small black or gray rectangle, and glue it to the bottom of the handprint to act as the trophy’s base.

The Message: Write “#1 Dad” or “You’re a hands-down winner!” across the base of the trophy in black.

3. “You Are My Sunshine” Card

A warm, cheerful keepsake that perfectly captures a piece of a child’s growth with their handprint.

You Will Need:

Cardstock Paper
Yellow and Orange Tempera Paint
Paint Brushes
Yellow or Orange and Black Markers

What to Do:

The Handprint: Paint the center of the child’s palm yellow and their fingers orange. Press it firmly onto white cardstock.

The Details: Let the paint dry completely. Draw radiating yellow or orange lines outward from the fingers to look like sunbeams.

The Message: Write “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine” across the top or bottom of the card in black.

Photo by Stephanie Felzenberg

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