How to Draw a Father’s Day Card (Easy Step by Step)
A Father's Day card is a fun first drawing because it is made from straight lines and one cute tie. You only need a rectangle, a few slanted lines, and a small heart. When you finish, you can give it to someone special.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a Father's Day card step by step
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Step 1: Top and bottom lines
Draw a long straight line near the top of your paper. Then draw another long line near the bottom, about the same length and straight below the first one.
Step 2: The card sides
Connect the two lines with a straight side on the left and another on the right. Now you have a tall rectangle, like the front of a card.
Step 3: The back flap
Start at the top left corner and draw a long line slanting up to the right. Turn down at the end and draw a short line that tucks into the top edge of the card.
Step 4: The tie knot
Near the top middle of the card, draw a small shape like a rounded trapezoid. Make the bottom narrower than the top, then close it with a short straight line across.
Step 5: The long tie
From each bottom corner of the knot, draw a line sloping down and a little outward. Then angle each line inward so they meet at a point at the bottom, like a long kite shape.
Step 6: The little heart
In the lower right corner of the card, draw two small bumps side by side. Join them into a point at the bottom to make a heart, then color it in.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your Father's Day card? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a menorah or how to draw a dreidel next.
Tips for drawing a Father's Day card
- Draw the top and bottom lines first, then join them with the sides. This keeps the card looking like a tall rectangle.
- The back flap should peek out above the front. Start it at the top left corner and let it tuck into the top edge of the card.
- For the tie, draw the knot first and then the long part, so the two shapes line up in the middle. Keep both sides of the tie about the same slant.
Free Father's Day card coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Father's Day card coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your Father's Day card drawing
Try a bold striped or polka dot tie in blue or red, and a pink or red heart. For a creative twist, color the tie with your dad's favorite pattern.
Father's Day card fun fact for kids
Father's Day was first celebrated with a church service in Fairmont, West Virginia, in 1908. It became a national holiday in the United States in 1972.
Questions about drawing a Father's Day card
What shapes do I need to draw a Father's Day card?
You need a tall rectangle for the card, a small trapezoid for the tie knot, a long kite shape for the tie, and a heart. Everything else is just straight lines.
How do I make my tie look neat?
Draw the long part so it starts at the two bottom corners of the knot. Make both sides of the tie slant the same amount.
How can I make the card more special?
Add stripes, dots, or tiny stars to the tie with a pencil or crayon. You can also color the heart in your dad's favorite color.
