Father’s Day Craft Idea | Shirt and Tie Card

Father’s Day is coming quick!!

I’m sure you already have a special Father’s Day idea all planned out, BUT if you still aren’t sure what to get Dad or just haven’t made it to Hallmark yet, why not consider a little something homemade.  I personally think anything homemade is better than store-bought.  It shows you cared enough and actually took time to make something special.

Since we are talking homemade, and Father’s Day IS right around the corner,  I thought I’d share with you this adorable DIY shirt and tie card, PERFECT for Father’s Day!!  I love this cute card craft!  If the Dad you are celebrating is a tie wearing professional, then this is absolutely a homemade Father’s Day card you should consider!  Although, it’s pretty perfect for any Dad, tie-wearing or not!

Just look how easy and awesome this DIY Father’s Day card is…

DIY Shirt & Tie Card

What you’ll need…Materials:

• 4 x 4 inch paper for tie
• 5.5 x 4.5 inch paper for shirt
• 9 x 5.5 inch paper for card
• glue
• brads/buttons/paper clip (optional)
• scissors (not shown)

Making the Tie:

STEP 1

Take your 4×4 inch paper and place it pattern-side up on the table.

STEP 2

Fold paper corner to corner to make a triangle.

STEP 3

Unfold.

STEP 4

Using the crease as a guideline, fold each side of paper toward the middle.  The edges should line up and meet at the crease.

STEP 5

Flip paper over.  It should look like a kite.

STEP 6

Fold the narrow end of your ‘kite’ up about 1/3rd of the way.  Not quite to the middle.

STEP 7

Fold the tip back to the straight edge you just made.  Fold it a little short though, so the tip doesn’t directly hit the end.  This will make the next step easier.

STEP 8

Where the tip of the last fold sits is where you will crease in this step.

STEP 9

Turn your paper over.

STEP 10

Much like in STEP 4, fold each side into the middle, meeting at the crease.

STEP 11

Turn your paper over.  Admire the adorable tie you just made!!

Making the Shirt:

STEP 1

Place your 5.5 x 4.5 paper on the table.

STEP 2

Fold one of the 4.5 inch sides down about an inch and crease.

STEP 3

Cut both sides of the crease, leaving about an inch and a half uncut in the middle.

STEP 4

Fold the pieces you cut down to make the collar.  The top corners should meet in the middle.

STEP 5

Add the brads or buttons and glue on that awesome little tie you just made.

AND VIOLA… your shirt is finished…

Making the Card:

Take your 9 x 5.5 inch paper, folded into a card, and glue your shirt to the front.  Cut off any excess, unless you’d like to keep it and write a message on the front of your card.  It’s up to you!

You could also add a ‘tie clip’.OR a pocket square!

 When you finish applaud yourself for making Dad a homemade Father’s Day card he is sure to love!  I bet it will be his favorite card of the season!!

Happy crafting,

xx Heather