How to Make an Easy Father’s Day Shirt Card (Free Printable Template)
Looking for a simple and creative Father’s Day card idea for preschoolers? This Father’s Day shirt and tie card craft is a fun, hands-on activity that children love — and it’s easy to prepare using our printable Father’s Day card template.
With just a few basic supplies and some creative freedom, children can make a personalised Father’s Day card that dads, grandads, and special caregivers will treasure.
Template link below to make it quick and stress-free!
Why This Father’s Day Card Is Perfect for Preschool
I love creating these Father’s Day cards with my preschool students because they:
- Encourage creativity and self-expression
- Support fine motor skills through cutting and gluing
- Allow children to personalise their artwork
- Are easy to adapt for different ages and abilities
The shirt-and-tie design looks polished every time — especially when you use the template and cut along the guide lines.
Get Creative With the Tie or Bow
This is where the fun really begins!
Children can decorate the tie or bow using a variety of art techniques, such as:
- Marble painting
- Oil pastels or crayons
- Dot painting with Q-tips
- Painting and collage
- Gluing paper or textured materials
A simple dot painting activity using Q-tips creates a beautiful effect and is perfect for younger preschoolers.
Marble Painting Tie (My Favourite Method!)
Marble painting is always a hit in the classroom and creates stunning results.
How to marble paint the tie:
- Use a shallow tray.
- Place the uncut tie template inside.
- Add small dollops of poster paint.
- Drop in one or two marbles.
- With adult guidance, gently move the tray side to side, forwards, and backwards.
- Repeat until colourful lines appear.
- Let the paper dry completely.
- Cut out the tie or bow and glue it onto the shirt card.
Each tie turns out unique — and children absolutely love watching the marbles move!
To Get Started, You Will Need
- 160gsm thick coloured paper (for the card base)
- Glue stick
- White paper for tie or bow artwork
- Scissors
- Free printable Father’s Day shirt card template
Find your printable template here (<<< click to download >>>)
How to Make the Card Without the Template (Optional)
If you’d like to create the card without the printable, follow these steps:
- Fold your coloured paper in half to create the card.
- At the top edge, cut diagonally about 1.5cm inward on both sides.
- Cut off the strip from the back section, leaving two front flaps to form the collar.
- Decorate and cut out a tie or bow from your artwork.
- Glue the tie inside the collar.
- If using a bow, glue it on top of the collar.
- Add buttons using paint, markers, stickers, or collage materials.
And… Voilà!
You’ve created a Father’s Day Shirt Card, personalised with your child’s artwork — a meaningful keepsake made with love.
To save time and make preparation easy, use the printable template >>> here <<<.
This printable includes:
- Shirt card template
- Tie template
- Bow template
All ready to print and create!
>>>Find your printable template here (<<< click to download >>>)<<<.
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