Crafts to make for Fathers Day

The thing that I cherish more than anything on Mother’s Day are the cards and handmade gifts that The Girls give me. On the same basis, I work hard with our Girls to make something that DH will cherish for Father’s Day. It’s an important lesson for them to learn: that a gift that is thoughtful, that comes from the heart, that you put yourself into, is far more special and precious than anything you can buy.

A couple of years ago, when they were small, I made DH’s Snake Bookmark from a tie. But since then, there has been much more involvement. Last year we made a DAD photo frame. I also wrote a post on easy Father’s Day crafts that you can make. This year, LBG has come up with a champion idea all by herself. She suggested we make something for Daddy’s Oyster card. So we did.

I found some bright coloured duct tape from my stash and we set to work. Here’s how we made our Father’s Day Duct Tape Oyster Card Holder- though of course you could use it for a credit card, gift card or other card.

First, cut strips of duct tape that were just over twice the length of the card, then stick them together, overlapping for greater strength and to create stripes.

Next, fold over the top edge of the duct tape- our ‘edge’ was about 2cm deep. Then fold in the sides so that the strip of duct tape is the same width as the card. Using another strip of Duct tape, cover the exposed sticky edges- as well as the loose folded top corners- to hold it all in place. This is the ‘inside’ of your card holder.

Place the Oyster card on top of the inside of the card holder, top flush with the top of the duct tape, then fold the remaining length back over the card: it should go about 2/3 to 3/4 way up.

Remove the card then use small strips of co-ordinating duct tape to stick the front edge to the rear edge.

And that’s it: fill with the card of your choice and give to Dad.