This Father’s Day post is not about the gift so much as it is about how you WRAP it! Doubling as a fun and purposeful activity, this custom wrapping paper for Father’s Day is, in actuality, perfect for all ages and artistic abilities … and, consequently, any occasion, too!
Dads wrap their families with a distinct kind of love – so why not wrap their Father’s Day gift in something extra special?! Our custom wrapping paper idea comes in the form of one-of-a-kind artwork by the ones Dad loves most!
Custom Wrapping Paper
At the start, I envisioned the outcome being a bit more of a uniform, patterned fingerprint design. But it was clear that these kiddos had their own ideas of what makes a masterpiece worthy of wrapping Dad’s Father’s Day gift when they asked for paintbrushes to use as well.
I was quickly reminded of a bit of wisdom once imparted to me —
[Regarding] “… the lack of the inhibitions of a child when they are exploring art; how they are free to paint a face purple and a hand green until someone tells them they can’t do that. Why as adults do we lose that freedom? Become scared? Feel like there is a ‘measure’ we must meet before what we have is acceptable or our offering is enough? [E-hem, perfectly patterned paper…] The world’s standard of measuring is always changing, but our God is the same yesterday, today and forever. His ways and thoughts are higher (Isaiah 55:9). He created us [uniquely] and He calls us very good! (Genesis 1:31)”
And so, too, were the masterpieces this tiny tribe created to use as custom wrapping paper for their Father’s hand made gifts!
Sunshine hearts and volcano fish … it doesn’t get any better than that!
Dads Are Real Superheroes!
Okay, even though we said this post isn’t so much about the gift, we certainly can’t give Dad a beautifully wrapped box of “nothing,” right?! 😂
So what makes a meaningful Father’s Day gift fit for a Super Dad?! A Superhero tee, of course!
My Dad Is A Superhero Because…
P (10 years old) – “He lets me use his tools to build things and he helps me figure things out.” Undoubtedly, a father’s love and support instills invaluable confidence as little ones grow up to make their mark on the world!
F (6 years old) – “He fixed my jeep.” Though it may just be Power Wheels® right now, there will be a day in the future that this sweet little one will know she has a dad in it for the long haul!
N (4 years old)- “He wears a cape,” though her mom tells me he doesn’t … yet!
We’re about to fix that!
What does every Superhero’s costume have? An emblem of course! All three kiddos worked together, collectively, to make a giant “S” from their handprints for their Super Dad.
To finish off — official autographs from these three adorable sidekicks! Holy cuteness, Super Dad!
THAT’S A (BEAUTIFUL) WRAP!
As a parent, you know it may not be realistic to keep every little thing your kiddos draw … You may relate to this hilarious sketch by Taylor and Heidi Calmus of Dude Dad in a PERFECT illustration of perhaps an all too familiar scenario😜!
Content Creator Credit: Dude Dad
For this reason, this fun wrapping paper activity won’t leave you feeling guilty during cleanup … it’s what is expected of wrapping paper after all! And we’re certain they’ll be especially excited to make something new with each occasion for the ones they love!
Featured: DIY Super Hero Mask
Much better than a tie for Father’s Day, don’t you think?!
The kids can have fun passing the time while enhancing their fine motor skills by creating this custom wrapping paper and thinking of all the things that make Dad so special!
Then? Put that message in a card! Our DIY Father’s Day Card is just the right fit for this gift, to be sure!
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A Father’s Love + DIY Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Looking for handprint keepsakes to hold on to?
- Check out our DIY Handprint Ornament idea.
- Alternatively, you may enjoy another kid-friendly craft by using our homemade salt-dough recipe.
