DIY Father’s Day Turtle Card with Printable Template

Father’s Day is coming up and while it can be difficult to figure out what colour of tie to get for Dad for Father’s Day, a hand made card is always going to be a hit. This DIY Father’s Day Turtle Card is the perfect way to show Dad that he is TURTLE-LY AWESOME!

This card is made with Craft Foam Sheets and I even have a printable turtle template that makes it easy to avoid a pinterest fail and make your card look amazing. Googly eyes add that final touch of personality to your card.

 

Supplies:

Black, Pink, Light & Dark Green Craft Foam Sheets

White Poster Board or Cardstock

Scissors

White Glue

Googly eyes

Black Marker & Pencil

 

 

Instructions:

Begin by downloading and printing the TURTLE template.

Cut the template out.

 

 

Trace the turtle onto light green craft foam. Cut the turtle out and set aside.

Cut the head of the turtle off and trace onto dark green craft foam. Cut out and set aside.

Cut legs, half circles and circles out of green craft foam.

 

 

Glue your turtle onto white poster board or cardstock.

Glue the head of your turtle on top of the turtle body.

Add your half circles and circles onto the shell of the turtle.

Outline the top of the head with black marker to define it from the green circles on the shell.

Glue on the legs.

 

Glue on googly eyes.

Cut small rosy cheeks from pink craft foam and glue in place. Draw on a black smile or cut one from black craft foam and glue in place.

Add a message with marker or print a message and glue onto your card.