Jun
10
It’s just a little over a week until Father’s Day so there's plenty of time still to make the special man – or men – in your life a card!
And don’t forget the chance to celebrate anyone who’s a father in your life... step-dads, your kid’s dads, adoptive dads... They all deserve a special thank you for Father’s Day. This year it’ll be on Sunday 19th June, so if you’re still on the lookout for a little crafting inspiration before then, maybe to make a card this weekend, here are a few ideas. For starters, take a look at the ideas for men’s cards in the latest issue of Papercraft inspirations, issue 88 July, which is on sale now.
These music-themed designs will be great for dads – just swap the message to let him know how much he means to you this Father’s Day! Meanwhile, if you fancy a spot of craft stash shopping, take a look at these masculine themed ideas which you could use for fab Father’s Day cards... Build a scene with these transport button embellishments by Buttons Galore called ‘Things that go Zoom’ (ref BG4243) available at Gregory Knopp. 
Stamp and colour this adorable clear rubber stamp design by Wild Rose Studio ‘Gone Fishing’ (ref WRSRS43), from Dottie4Crafts. 
Use these retro-style diecut shapes and embellishments in the ‘Miscellany’ pack from the ‘Rocket Age’ collection by October Afternoon to make a nostalgic effect outer space card. Find it at Sarah's Cards.
Also check out these inspirations that we’ve found whilst browsing the blogosphere. Click on the images to link through to see more at these card maker's websites - enjoy! Love this idea by Becci for her father-in-law, in a monochrome colour scheme. 
Clouds made this fun card with some layered patterned papers and this sweet stamp set by Hero Arts 
And this card is one by Lisa for her husband... a great dad to their sons. We love the paper pieced tie on the shirt, and the stamped border in colours to match.
Hope these ideas are giving you food for thought for some card making fun! I'll be making a Father's Day card this weekend for my father-in-law - do email me or leave me a comment below and let me know what Father's Day cards you make. I'd love to see and remember there's a prize for every letter we publish, so email those photos in!
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