“You’re Absolutely Turtley Amazing, Dad!” We simply adore a clever pun!! If Dad enjoys Wildlife, the vast ocean, or perhaps activities such as scuba diving.. then these Turtle Handprint Father’s Day Cards could be just right for him!! They make a charming addition to our Father’s Day Card collection (you might also want to explore our popular Father’s Day Gift ideas section!).
Originally published in May 2019
This craft belongs to our Father’s Day Craft series – 31 Days for Dad! We’re celebrating everything Father’s Day and introducing a new Guest Poster each day. Today, Shika from The Joy of Sharing is joining us!
HANDPRINT TURTLE FATHER’S DAY CARD – YOU’RE TURTLEY AMAZING!!
Hello, I’m Shikha from The Joy of Sharing. I enjoy creating and sharing simple, entertaining & educational crafts for children. I’m a mother to a preschool-aged girl, who is also my crafting partner and creative collaborator. I’m thrilled to participate in this wonderful 31 days of dad series on Maggy’s website.
Handprint crafts always create wonderful keepsakes. They offer a fantastic way to preserve a child’s artwork and observe how they grow. Children enjoy outlining their handprints, while teachers appreciate that no additional tools are needed. Plus, these crafts are incredibly adaptable because handprints can be turned into all kinds of animals and objects.
For Father’s Day, we chose to create a turtle card with our daughter’s handprints. Turtles are remarkable amphibious creatures capable of living for more than 50 years. Children are often captivated by them and will have fun making their own ‘You’re Turtley Awesome Dad’ card for their fathers.
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Below are the step-by-step directions for creating this sweet Father’s Day card.
How to create your Turtle Handprint Card for Dad!
Getting the handprint card ready
Start by folding a piece of green cardstock in half.
On one side, outline your child’s handprint.
Trim around the handprint while leaving the upper section attached.
Decorating the turtle’s shell using pom poms
Now glue pom-poms in place to create the turtle’s shell.
Adding details to the turtle’s head
From green cardstock, cut out the turtle’s head and attach it to the back of the card’s upper section.
Place a googly eye sticker onto the turtle’s head. Use a black marker to draw the turtle’s feet and mouth.
Customising the card for Father’s Day
To finish, have the child add a sweet personal message for Dad.
That’s all. Your child’s handprint turtle card is ready to delight Dad. If you liked making this craft, be sure to explore some of our most popular paper plate crafts.
Find more fantastic Father’s Day Cards to create with Kids here:
And when you’re crafting with Preschoolers, don’t miss these Father’s Day Ideas for Preschool:
