Looking for a quick, sweet, and totally frame-worthy Father’s Day card idea? This Tape Resist Father’s Day Card is exactly what you need — no fancy materials, no perfection required, just a whole lot of love (and a little painty mess!) to celebrate dad.
This easy craft lets kids get creative while making a one-of-a-kind card that’s sure to bring a smile. It’s bright, bold, and full of that sweet handmade touch that dads (and grandpas, uncles, and bonus dads!) always appreciate.
Why You’ll Love This Craft
- Super simple to set up. No crazy craft store run needed — you’ve probably got everything at home already.
- Perfect for little hands. Toddlers, preschoolers, and even big kids will love getting their fingers messy with paint.
- A keepsake to treasure. The negative space “DAD” design is eye-catching and makes for a really special card that’s fridge-worthy.
- A chance to chat. As kids paint, you can talk about what makes dad awesome and why he’s their hero!
Materials You’ll Need
- Card stock (any color works — white makes the colors pop!)
- Washi tape or painter’s tape
- Washable kids paint (pick dad’s favorite colors!)
- Paper plate or paint palette for easy cleanup
How to Make a Tape Resist Father’s Day Card
- Fold Your Card: Start by folding your piece of card stock in half to create a card. You can do a top-fold or side-fold — whatever you like best!
- Tape on the “DAD”: Cut pieces of washi tape or painter’s tape to spell out DAD in big, block letters right on the front of the card.
Press the tape down firmly so the edges are sealed — this helps keep the paint from sneaking underneath.
- Time to Paint: Pour a little washable paint onto a paper plate or palette. Let kids dip their fingers in and dab, swirl, or press paint all around and over the taped letters. Encourage them to use different colors for a rainbow effect or stick to dad’s favorite color combo. There’s no right or wrong — just let them cover the whole area with painty goodness! If you’re worried about the colors mixing and turning brown, keep the colors your use close to each other on the rainbow. That way if they do mix they will make a bright beautiful color!
- The Big Reveal: Once the paint is dry (or mostly dry — no shame in being a little impatient!), gently peel off the tape.
Underneath, you’ll see crisp white letters spelling out DAD — a sweet and simple negative space surprise!
Tips and Tricks
- If you want to add a little sparkle, sprinkle some glitter over the wet paint before it dries.
- Let older kids use a brush or sponge for more control — or keep it all about the finger-painting for little ones!
- Make a matching envelope with leftover tape and paint to complete the set.
This Tape Resist Father’s Day Card is one of those crafts that’s so simple but so sweet. It’s all about the process, the mess, and that final moment when the tape comes off to reveal something special.
So grab your tape and paint — and get ready to make a Father’s Day card that’s as awesome as dad is!
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!
Click here for more information: Play2Learn
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!
- Level up their skills—Riddles get trickier as kids progress through the book, challenging them as they get better at solving puzzles!
- 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.
