Fathers Day

Fathers Day is a day to make Dad feel special!

"A father carries pictures where his money used to be.
~Author Unknown"

If you would like to know how to make the Father's Day card pictured above, the instructions are in the back issues of Paper Twists. Simply subscribe to access this project - it's free!

Want a few more examples of cards and some ideas for how you could make it a special day for your Dad? OK, I know the next picture isn't of a Fathers Day Card, but this one could be easily adapted to the occasion:

This page is also about making masculine cards, something you may need to refer to all year 'round.

Dads and Granddads may not always say they like to be spoilt, but I think they do. Masculine cards seem to be a bit of a challenge in the cardmaking world though. How do you make a special tribute for Dad?

Here are some tips:

• Think of Dad's favourite sport and use images from that. You can use rubber stamps, draw images or cut pictures from sporting magazines, or even use a special photo of your own Dad playing his sport or in his heyday. Why not include a photo of an old trophy he won? And you could fill that trophy with chocolates or nuts as well.
  
• Some Dads appreciate humour (ever heard of Dad humour?) Find something that will make him smile, like this frog card (change the sentiment of course). You could include a chocolate frog or two with your card:
  

  

• Think strength. Some trees are strong. So are mountains and seas. I stamped this image onto cardstock then cut it in four equal parts to allow the darker cardstock underneath to show through like window panes. Again, change the sentiment.
  

  

• What about cars, trucks, machinery? Many Dads are very interested in all things mechanical
  
• Personalise your cards by using your own special name for your Dad or Pop on it
  
• If your Dad is interested in horses or dogs of course that is the way to go with your images
  
• Another idea is to make a card using your own photo, with some heartfelt sentiment inside about how much your Dad means to you
  

If you need some inspiration for some heartfelt quotes by the way, try searching this site: Father's Day Quotes

Dads sometimes have a special sense of humour. Maybe you could consider making a Candy Bar Card with a message just for him? I thought of some words to inspire you to make such a card, in case this idea tickles your fancy. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see mine, but if you make up a better verse for your Dad, I hope you will send it in to me.

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