Here's a Hug Dad's Card

large sheet of colorful construction paper
construction paper that matches child 's skin tone
margarine lid or small plate
scissors
pencil
clear tape
markers, crayons, colored pencils, construction paper, glue, etc.

Steps:

1. Using colored paper that matches the child's skin tone, cut a five-inch circle. A margarine lid or a small plate makes a good template for this.

2. Using a pencil and paper color that matches the child's skin tone, trace around one of the child's hands. Cut out the hand tracing. Then cut a second hand, using the first as a template.

4. Unfold the strip. Position a hand at each end of the strip, taping the hand to secure it.

5. Use markers, crayons, pencils, construction paper, glue, etc. to decorate the five-inch circle so it resembles the child's face. Add hair, eyes, nose and don't forget to include a smile!

7. Use a marker or crayon to write a "Here's a hug for you!" message along the strip, then refold the "arms." Complete the card by embellishing with bows, cuffs, collars, ties, etc. made from construction paper.