A Father's Day Craft: Monster Hug Cards

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Truth: I didn’t come up with this idea. I found it on another blog, Kids Craft Room (here’s the link to the original craft I’m sharing here) However, I tested it, put on my own spin (to make it easier), and can confirm it’s cute and doable! So there’s that.

Also, it’s not a tie, golf (or any sport), bbq, or beer-themed card. The world has too many of those for Father’s Day. This here is an adorable and fun monster hug card and your father and/or grandfathers will love it.

First, be sure to gather your SUPPLIES:

  • Construction Paper

  • Marker (preferably a Sharpie)

  • Googly Eyes (I bought these from Amazon)

  • Glue Stick

  • Printer

  • Other Things (Optional): Markers, Dot Paint Makers, etc.

Now, let me tell you HOW TO make it:

  1. Print the monster - here’s the one I used (or see below)

  2. Take the printed monster and stack it with a piece (or pieces if you’re making more than one card) of construction paper and cut it out. Voila, now you have the monster part of the card.

  3. Draw a cute mouth and maybe a few more details (lines on the horns, cheeks, belly, etc) to the monster. Then write, “A Monster Hug for Father’s Day!” Alternatively, you could also write, “A Monster Hug for a Monstrously Good Daddy!” If your child is old enough or wants, then they can do this part.

  4. Grab some more construction paper and trace your kid’s hand and part of the arm. Again, stack it up with more construction paper if you’re making multiple cards. Then cut it out.

  5. At this step, I called my son over to work on some of the cards.

    1. Glue on the Arms: Use some glue stick to attach two arms to your monster.

    2. Add Googly Eyes: Let your kid decide how many and where and let them stick away.

    3. Draw and Decorate: I encourage my son to draw on the arms and monster. I suggested dots (with the dot markers), squiggles, blobs, whatever he wanted. He added eyes to the arms and a few scribbles.

    4. Optional: If you have glider or any other fun decorating things, go for it!

    5. Sign your Name: Get your child to practice writing their name.

  6. Fold up the arms so you can stick it in an envelope, if you’d like.

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