Father's Day

Dad is sure to love our awesome Father’s Day craft ideas. Make a handmade gift for dad this Fathers Day with our fantastic activities.

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"Dad You Are My Super Hero" Pop-Up Box

This gift from the heart is sure to make any Dad feel like a Super Hero! Create the fun pop-up box following our step-by-step guide and then fill it with all the reasons Dad is your Super Hero.

Please note: You will also need your favourite photo of Dad to complete this activity.
  • Step 1 Download and print the template provided onto white cardboard. This will provide a sturdy base for creating your pop-up. Decorate the template using markers, pencils, or paint. Allow to dry if needed and then cut out the pieces. Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors.
  • Step 2Use the key from the template to create folds in the large rectangular piece. You will notice one of the lines has both mountain and valley folds. Fold this as a mountain fold first so you can cut along the internal cut lines.
  • Use scissors and a ruler to score the lines before folding. This will make folding much easier and ensure a nice straight fold.
  • Step 3Once the lines are cut, fold the rest of the lines as indicated by the key so your rectangle piece looks as shown, with 2 smaller pop-up tabs sticking out either side of the larger centre pop-up tab.
  • Step 4Use a glue stick to fix the 3 remaining template pieces in place on the pop-up. The large starburst will need to be attached to the centre tab, while the 2 shooting stars will go either side. Allow to dry.
  • Step 5Paint the Papier Mache Photo Box with white paint and allow to dry. You may need a couple of coats to get a nice white surface.
  • Step 6Use markers and super hero stickers to decorate the box.
  • Step 7Open the box and glue the top panel of the pop-up created in step 4 to the lid of the box. Tuck the bottom panel of the pop-up into the box. It should fit in there quite snug so when you close and open the box it stays in place. However, if you find it slipping out you can use some tape to keep it in place.
  • Step 8Print and cut out a photo of Dad small enough to fit in the front window of the box. Slide in place.
  • Step 9Cut some cardboard pieces small enough to fit in your box. Decorate and write down reasons why Dad is your hero on each card and place them in the box. Your Super Hero Pop-Up Box is now ready to give to Dad on Father’s Day!

Materials used in this activity

Plastic Ruler - 30cm
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CleverPatch Glue Stick - 40g
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CleverPatch Cardboard - White - A4 - Pack of 100
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CleverPatch Triangular Maxi Coloured Markers - Pack of 10
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Paint Brushes - Pack of 12
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Super Hero Stickers - Pack of 240
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Papier Mache Photo Box
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CleverPatch Coloured Pencils - Pack of 12
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CleverPatch Acrylic Paint Tubes - 75ml - Set of 14 Colours
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