Father's Day

Jumbo Father's Day Card

Let creativity soar and create an oversize greeting card for Father's Day. With a splash of paint, even a toddler can make a sophisticated card for dad.

Made by: Danielle Hunter
Time: Approximately 1 hour (not including drying time)
Level: Beginner

Here's what you need:

  • Glue Dots® Glue Lines™
  • DCWV Paint & Create Gilded Geo Watercolor Kit
  • DCWV Luxe Lodge Premium Cardstock
  • Scissors
  • Paper trimmer
  • Scoring tool

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Here's what you do:

Choose a sheet of watercolor paper with a phrase. Trim 1" off both the top and bottom, then cut two additional 3/4" strips from the bottom (for the envelope). Use watercolors from the kit to paint the paper as desired. Let dry.

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Trim a sheet of decorative watercolor paper to 10" x 11". Cut the scrap paper to create a 4" x 4" square and set aside.

Use watercolors from the kit to paint the paper as desired. Let dry.

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Score 1 3/4" down from the top of first sheet of watercolor paper, fold and attach to other sheet with Glue Lines to create a jumbo-sized card.

Adhere Glue Lines to the decorative side of the 4" x 4" square and attach to inside of card, creating blank space for a personal message.

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Choose two 12" x 12" sheets of DCWV cardstock. Cut a "V" shape out of one sheet, adhere Glue Lines along the back edges (except the top) and attach to second sheet to create an envelope.

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Use Glue Lines to attach the painted strips to the "V" edges and insert card.

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~Danielle