"Fishin' with Dad" DIY Decor
In a few years as you're flipping through photo albums, you'll smile all over again when you stumble upon the pictures with Dad and these Father's Day crafts as the backdrop. This "Fishin' with Dad" DIY Decor is the perfect tribute to the father who's loved to fish ever since you were a child. Thanks to these Father's Day craft ideas, your dad will always have a string of fish in tow. Even though he loves being outdoors on the weekends, these Father's Day projects will surely bring him the same cheer as if he were out on the lake.
This "Fishin' with Dad" DIY Decor was named by AllFreeHolidayCrafts reader Tami M.! To see all of our creative contest entries - or suggest a name yourself - check out the comments section below!
Even when he tells bad jokes or embarrasses you in front of your friends, your dad is one of the most important men in your life! This June, show him how much you appreciate him by making one of the crafts in our free eBook: 10 DIY Gifts for Father's Day
Estimated Cost$21-$30
Time to CompleteIn an evening
MaterialsPaper
Primary TechniquePaper Crafts
SeasonSummer
HolidayFather's Day
Materials List
- The Original Orange-Handled Scissors™ (8")
- Scallop Paper Edger
- Pinking Paper Edger
- Apron Lace Border Punch
- Scalloped Sentiment Border Punch
- Circle Lever Punch (X-Large)
- Several sheets and scraps of decorative paper and colored cardstock
- Paper glue
- Fishing swivels or lanyard hooks
- Eyelets
- Bakery twine or StringWashi
- Tape
- Stickers and embellishments marker or pencil
- Your favorite Fiskars Scissors Computer and PrinterBamboo (cut to 30" lengths)
- Adhesive letters
Instructions
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Gather a selection of coordinating decorative papers and cardstock in colors and patterns that Dad may enjoy.
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To make the garland, start by drawing out your fish template. You can reduce and enlarge your template to create different-sized fish. Cut out the fish template, trace around it using a marker or pencil on your cardstock or decorative paper, and cut out your fish.
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Break out all your favorite Fiskars squeeze punches, border punches, and paper Edgers to decorate your fish. Grab a few stickers, a couple rolls of washi tape, and some embellishments, too. Border punches work great to create rows of scales on your fish. Bands of washi tape make great stripes. Use your paper shapers to cut out some fish fins.
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When you're all done with the front of the fish, flip it over and decorate the backside, too. They'll spin when they hang, so it's important to decorate both sides.
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Once you're done decorating the bodies of your fish, add an eyelet for the eye.
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Punch a small hole in the nose of the fish and run a fishing swivel or lanyard hook through the hole.
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Cut a length of string or bakery twine - you'll need 7 inches for each fish you've made. Every five inches or so, make a loop and tie a knot.
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String your fish by hanging one from each loop on the line.
This Father's Day, show any father figure in your love how much you love and appreciate him by making one of these DIY Father's Day gifts! We have homemade gifts for dad that will delight any dad: 10 Favorite DIY Gifts for Dad
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Polly Esther
Jun 05, 2017
"If You're Crappie and You Know It, Make This Craft" #fishpuns

KLC
Jun 05, 2017
Fanciful Flying Fish!

amatlin
Jun 05, 2017
I vote for Fanciful Flying Fish. It is cute and descriptive!

Sara R
Jun 05, 2017
"Gone Fishing" might be a good name for it!

FrasierFan1901
Jun 05, 2017
This name gets my vote, too! What a cute project that dads will love!

jamieegee
Jun 05, 2017
I like this one too! What a fun decor for a dad's first Father's Day :)

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