Let Dad know he’s “Dino-Mite” with this adorable kid-made Dinosaur Father’s Day Card! We’ve included a free printable template to make it easy to recreate this cute idea!
“Dino-Mite” Homemade Father’s Day Card
This clever homemade Father’s Day Card is DINO-MITE! It’s a cute and easy last-minute card idea and can be made by kids of all ages!
Plus, who doesn’t love a good pun?
I think this card is just too adorable and I’m so excited to share it with you! (Growing up I was obsessed with all-things dinosaur). The basic design could easily be modified to use for Mother’s Day or birthdays as well by changing the card text.
All you need to make this Dinosaur Father’s Day Card is a sheet of cardstock, colorful craft foam sheets, and google eyes!
Related: Check out this collection of more than 20 Father’s Day card ideas too!
Supply List
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- Printable Dinosaur Template (see below)
- Craft foam sheets (dark green, light green, orange, black, pink)
- White poster board or card stock
- Scissors
- Glue
- Google eyes
- Black marker & pencil
Instructions
First, print the free dinosaur card pattern. To get access to my free printable library, enter your email address in the form below:
Cut out pattern in two pieces: body and spikes, as shown.
Trace the dinosaur body onto a dark green sheet of craft foam and cut. Glue the foam dinosaur onto white poster board or card stock.
Trace the spikes onto orange craft foam and cut. Glue spikes in place along the back of your dinosaur.
Cut circles of various sizes from light green craft foam and glue onto the body of the dinosaur. Glue on google eyes.
Cut small rosy cheeks from pink craft foam and glue in place. Draw on a smile with a black marker or cut one from black craft foam and glue in place.
Add a message with marker or print a message and glue onto your card. Feel free to get creative and personalize with a hand-drawn background and/or child’s photo inside!
Dinosaur Father’s Day Card (Printable Directions)
Equipment
- Scissors
- Glue
- Black Marker
Ingredients
- Printable Pattern
- Craft foam sheets dark green, light green, orange, black, pink
- White poster board or card stock
- Google eyes
Instructions
- First, print the free dinosaur card pattern. Cut out pattern in two pieces: body and spikes.
- Trace the dinosaur body onto a dark green sheet of craft foam and cut. Glue the foam dinosaur onto white poster board or card stock.
- Trace the spikes onto orange craft foam and cut. Glue spikes in place along the back of your dinosaur.
- Cut circles of various sizes from light green craft foam and glue onto the body of the dinosaur. Glue on google eyes.
- Cut small rosy cheeks from pink craft foam and glue in place. Draw on a smile with a black marker or cut one from black craft foam and glue in place.
- Write a message inside the acrd.
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