Easy Father’s Day Card To Color (Free Printable)
Looking for a fun and easy Father’s Day craft? Our free Father’s Day card to color is the perfect last-minute idea or classroom activity!
Download our FREE printable and let your kids go to town decorating a sweet tie-shaped card for Dad. It’s simple, meaningful, and lets kids create a heartfelt gift that dads will love.
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Father’s Day is all about celebrating the special men in our lives, and what better way to do that than with a homemade card?
I still remember spending time as a child carefully making a card for my Dad, choosing the right colors, and thinking about what to write inside.
It was a simple gesture, but it meant so much to both of us. Watching my own kids do the same brought back those sweet memories.
Kids love giving their dads something special on this day, but let’s be honest—most younger children don’t have much money to spend, and they can’t go shopping alone. Have you seen the price of store-bought cards lately? It’s crazy!
So, I created this free printable Father’s Day card to color as an easy, budget-friendly way for kids to make something meaningful.
This printable is a great option for busy parents and teachers looking for a fun yet simple craft.
It’s an easy activity that encourages creativity while making a keepsake that dads will treasure. Whether looking for something quick for the classroom or a last-minute DIY at home, this project will surely be a hit!
A Simple And Meaningful Father’s Day Craft
This card is designed to be fun and engaging for kids. Plus, it’s easy for you—it doesn’t require a lot of prep or special materials!
Just print, grab some coloring supplies, and let the creativity flow. This tie was designed to be versatile—kids can use it to make a card for their Dad, grandfather, or any father figure.
The template features a tie design where children can:
- Color in the first tie to make it unique and vibrant.
- Decorate the figure to resemble their Dad, adding hair, glasses, or even a fun outfit!
- Write a special message on the second tie, making it a keepsake that dads will cherish.
Once finished, the two pieces are cut out and stapled together at the top, creating a delightful flip-style card!
Want a homemade gift to go with your card? Try our fun chocolate mustaches.
Materials Needed
- Printable Father’s Day card to color
- Cardstock (recommended for sturdiness)
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Scissors
- Stapler or glue
How To Assemble Our Father’s Day Card
Print the template: For best results, use cardstock to make the card more durable. Paper is fine if you don’t have cardstock on hand.
Decorate the figure: Encourage children to add personal touches like hair, glasses, or a mustache to make it look like their Dad.
Decorate the tie: They can also color the tie as they wish. On the knot of the tie, fill in the recipient’s name.
Write a heartfelt message: On the second tie, kids can write a special note, a fun joke, or something they love about their Dad.
Cut out both ties: Carefully cut along the outlines of each tie.
Staple or glue the ties together: Stack the ties with the first one on top. Staple them at the top to keep them together.
That’s it. Could it be simpler? A meaningful Father’s Day card made with love in just a few easy steps!
The Inside Tie Card
Give your children free rein with the inside. Do you have kids who can’t write yet? They can decorate it with stickers or stamps, or you can act as a scribe for their special message.
Older children can write their own heartfelt notes. Help them by brainstorming ideas. Need some inspiration? Here are a few ideas to get them started:
- I love you, Dad/Grandpa/Uncle!
- To the best Dad/Grandpa ever!
- Happy Father’s Day to the greatest Dad in the whole world.
- Dad, you make me smile! Happy Father’s Day!
- I love you because… (list the reasons!)
You can find some lovely Father’s Day messages here.
Encourage kids to get creative and personalize their messages—after all, that’s what makes homemade cards so special!
This post is part of my Mother’s/Father’s Day Activities collection. You can find all my Holiday & Seasonal Activities here, or head to the Kids Activities resource hub where you’ll find hundreds of fun ideas all in one place.
A store-bought card is nice, but a handmade card is truly special. It gives kids the chance to express their creativity and personalize something meaningful. Plus, dads will love receiving something made just for them!
Our free Father’s Day card to color is a fun and creative way for kids to celebrate their dads and father figures. Download your printable today, and don’t forget to pin this post so you can find it quickly when you need a simple Father’s Day craft!