Let dad know how awesome his is with our fun dad you rock card for father’s day. Preschool and kindergarten kids will have a blast using their handprint to create this heartfelt card for Dad!
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Dad You Rock Card
This playful “You Rock, Dad!” card is the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day.
Kids can create a memorable guitar design using their handprint, making it a keepsake that dad will cherish for years to come.
Ideal for preschoolers, kindergartners, and early primary grades, this fun and easy handprint craft is sure to bring smiles when both made and received!
Supplies
- Dad you rock card template – get a copy of the template in pdf format at the bottom of this blog post.
- Cardstock – We recommend Neenah white cardstock for its durability and smooth finish.
- Washable Paint – Choose your favorite colors for the handprint guitar design.
- Glue – To securely attach guitar accessories to the handprint
- Scissors – For cutting out the template and any extra details.
- Markers, Crayons, or Colored Pencils – Use these to add vibrant finishing touches to your card.
- Acrylic Paint Pen – Perfect for drawing the guitar strings with precision.
Instructions
Step 1: Print out the “Dad You Rock” card template on white cardstock.
Step 2: Choose your favorite paint color and carefully paint the child’s hand. Gently press it onto the card where the guitar should go. Set the card aside to dry.
Step 3: Once the card is dry, color in the guitar neck and the card border using any colors you like. This is where the fun creative freedom kicks in!
Step 4: Cut out the circle (sound hole) and rectangle (bridge) shapes. Use a small dab of glue to attach them to the handprint guitar.
Step 5: Grab your white acrylic paint pen and add the guitar strings for that perfect finishing touch!
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