If you’re looking for a Father’s Day craft that’s sweet, simple, and full of heart (and hands!), this “I Love You This Much” Handprint Card is about to become your go-to. It’s one of those classic, feel-good projects that’s big on love, easy to prep, and just the right amount of homemade.
Whether you’re making it with toddlers, preschoolers, or big kids who love to get crafty, this card delivers all the awws and smiles. It’s the perfect mix of keepsake and DIY, and it’s one of those gifts that dads actually keep forever—because those little hands won’t be that little for long.
Why You’ll Love This Father’s Day Handprint Craft
- It’s super easy. Like, five supplies easy.
- It doubles as a keepsake. Because one day, that hand will be a lot bigger.
- It’s big on meaning. The message says it all: “I love you this much!”
- It’s totally personal. You can use any colors, any style, and add a personal message inside.
This project is ideal for home, classroom, daycare, or even a last-minute craft table at your local Father’s Day event.
Materials You’ll Need
- Construction paper (2-3 colors of your choice)
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Glue stick or white glue
- Marker or pen
Optional: stickers, washi tape, or glitter for decorating!
How to Make the “I Love You This Much” Handprint Card
- Trace the Hands: Grab a sheet of construction paper and help your child place one hand flat on the paper. Use a pencil to lightly trace around the hand. Repeat with the other hand. Cut out both handprints—these will be the sides of your card.
Pro tip: If your child wants to help with the cutting, let them practice on scrap paper first to build those fine motor skills!
- Create the Accordion Strip: Take another color of construction paper and cut a long strip (about 2 inches wide and at least 12 inches long—feel free to tape two pieces together if needed). Fold the strip accordion-style, back and forth, until it looks like a little paper spring. This folded strip will connect the two handprints and show how much your child loves their dad—this much!
- Glue It Together: Glue one end of the accordion strip to the back of one handprint and the other end to the back of the second handprint. When it opens up, it’ll stretch between the two hands—so cute!
- Add the Message: Use a marker to write “I LOVE YOU…” on one handprint and “…THIS MUCH!” on the other. You can also add “Happy Father’s Day” inside or let your child draw a picture or sign their name. This part is totally customizable—let your child get creative!
- Decorate (Optional but Fun!): Add stickers, doodles, or even a little glitter glue to personalize it even more. Some kids might want to draw rings, fingernails, or even a tiny tattoo on the handprint—go for it!
- Want to turn it into a pop-up card? Fold a sheet of cardstock in half and glue the finished handprint card to the inside so it pops out when opened!
Or try this idea with a classroom: use each student’s handprint and hang a “We Love You This Much!” display in the hallway with accordion strips between all their hands.
The “I Love You This Much” Handprint Card is one of those activities that checks all the boxes: sentimental, simple, sweet, and seriously fun to make. Whether you’re doing it with one child or a group, the results are always adorable and full of meaning.
And let’s be real—nothing beats a handmade card from your kiddo on Father’s Day.
Play2Learn Toddler & Preschool Programs for Curious Toddlers
There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!
But as a teacher or parent that thirst for learning can be exhausting. That is why I created this toddler and preschooler program. To help you get the most out of this time with your curious toddler without having to come up with creative ways to play and interact with them.
Play2Learn for Toddlers includes 20 Units for toddlers. Each 2-week toddler unit has 20 super easy to set up and engaging activities for toddlers 18 months to 3 years.
Play2Learn Preschool which includes 20 Units for preschoolers. Each 2-week preschoolers unit has 20 unique and easy to set up and engaging activities for preschoolers 3 years to 5 years. That’s over 800 learning activities for your toddler and preschooler at your fingertips! So many ideas you and your child will never be bored again!
These toddler and preschool lesson plans and activities will definitely keep you and your toddler and preschooler busy playing and learning!
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Book: Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids
Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more information Exciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy at Amazon.
Boring afternoons are made exciting with awesome animal-based bins, like Salty Shark Bay or Yarn Farm. Pretend play bins like Birthday Cake Sensory Play or Bubble Tea Party encourage creativity and imagination. And your kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re getting smarter with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities like Sink or Float Soup, Magnetic Letter Hunt or Ice Cream Scoop and Count.
Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.
Book: Super STEAM Activity Book for Kids
Learning all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math sets kids up for scholastic success―and it can be so much fun! Watch kids enjoy building STEAM skills as they color friendly fish, help water find its way to tree roots, solve math problems with mazes, and more.
Find out more and grab your copy here.
Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.
Book: Big Book of Riddles for Kids
Riddle me this: What’s an exciting way to practice critical thinking while having a blast? The Big Riddle Book for Kids, of course! From hilarious puns to tough brain teasers, kids can build problem-solving skills with hundreds of riddles tha. t show them how to think outside the box.
- 350 riddles for kids—Have hours of fun with riddles, puns and jokes, and math and logic puzzles that’ll get their wheels turning!
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- Double-check their work—Kids can check their answers in the back of the book with a handy answer key.
Help children expand their minds while having fun with this puzzle book for kids!
Designed for kids ages 6 years old and up.
TV Show: Curious Crafting
I’m so excited to share my crafting TV show Curious Crafting which launched in July 2022 on TVOkids and TVOkids YouTube! Season 2 aired in August 2023! My show was also nominated in 2023 for Best Live Action Preschool Series by the Youth Media Alliance Awards of Excellence.
Curious Crafting Season 1 is also now airing in Australia on ABC! Watch it here!
Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.
In each episode we transform recycled items into magical crafts like a milk carton school bus, paper bag puppet or cotton pad turtle. The crafters learn and laugh their way through each activity while demonstrating what their young imaginations can create.
Curious Crafting shares the adventure and joy of making art with takeaway lessons for creating crafts at home.
This show designed for toddlers and preschoolers 2.5 years old and up.
