Hey there, lovely parents and carers.
Mrs. Mess Maker here, ready to sprinkle some creativity into your Father’s Day celebrations. Whether you’re planning a special surprise for Dad, Grandpa, or a beloved father figure, these hand and footprint cards are the perfect mix of heartfelt and fun. Let’s dive into these adorable and messy cards that will surely make their day.
1. "You're One in a Melon" Handprint Card
Kick things off with this sweet and fruity handprint card idea for Father’s Day
What you’ll need:
- Green and red paint
- Black marker
- Card
How to make it:
- Paint your little one’s hand with red paint and press it onto the centre of the card.
- Once dry, paint a green border around the handprint to resemble the rind of a watermelon.
- Use a black marker to add little seeds (dots) to the handprint.
- Write “You’re One in a Melon!” above or below the handprint.
This card is bound to be a juicy hit for Father’s Day.
2. "I Love You to the Moon and Back" Footprint Rocket Card
For a cosmic adventure, try this footprint rocket card for Father’s Day.
What you’ll need:
- Coloured paint
- Card
- Felt tips
How to make it:
- Paint your child’s foot and stamp it in the middle of the card to make the body of the rocket.
- Add fins and a nose cone with felt tips or paint.
- Add a moon and some stars, We used pens and drew them on.
- Write “I Love You to the Moon and Back.” around the rocket.
This footprint card will take Dad over the moon.
3. "You're One in a Minion" Handprint Card
Who doesn’t love Minions? This handprint card is both adorable and easy to make for Father’s Day.
What you’ll need:
- Yellow paint
- Black, blue and white markers
- Card
How to make it:
- Paint your child’s hand yellow and stamp it onto the card.
- Once dry, draw a blue band at the bottom of the handprint for the Minion’s overalls.
- Draw on a face, goggles, and hair with black and white markers.
- Add the phrase “You’re One in a Minion.” to the card.
This Minion handprint card is banana-mazing for Father’s Day.
4. "You're Out of This World" Handprint card
For a card that’s truly out of this world, try this colourful handprint craft for Father’s Day.
What you’ll need:
- Coloured paints
- Glitter
- Card
How to make it:
- Outline your child’s hand on the card with a pencil and cut it out.
- Place the card handprint in the middle of the folded card.
- Let your child splatter various colours of paint all over the card.
- While the paint is still wet, sprinkle glitter over the splatters.
- Remove the card handprint to reveal a handprint silhouette.
- Write “You’re Out of This World.” around the handprint outline.
This handprint card is a galactic masterpiece for Father’s Day.
5. "Bee-cause I love you" fingerprint Card.
Celebrate the messiness of love with a card full of fingerprints turned into cute bees.
What you’ll need:
- Yellow paint
- Card
- Pens
How to make it:
- Paint a few of your child’s fingertips with yellow paint.
- Let them leave fingerprints on the front of the card.
- Write “Bee-cause I love you” or “You’re the Bees Knees” and draw little faces, wings and stripes on the fingerprints.
This handprint card is the perfect way to have a hand painted card without too much mess.
These hand and footprint cards are not only fun to make but also serve as cherished keepsakes for the amazing dads in your life. So, gather your paints, prep your workspace, and let’s make some messy memories this Father’s Day.
Happy crafting.
Love,
