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fathers day projects

Father’s Day is coming soon and we have a few great projects that you can do to tell your dad he is appreciated and loved. These are easy to create and offer room for customization and making it special (just like your dad).

We put together 3 separate tutorials that show different ways to create custom light-up cards for Fathers Day. They’re easy to do and a great way to show that you care.

Fathers Day Project #1

Tell your father he is the “Best Dad in the Galaxy” by making this light up saber card. You can use any color straw or LED to make this card come alive.

Light Saber Project – Get the FREE template with project tutorial

paper circuit light saber fathers day

Fathers Day Project #2

Make a light-up paper circuit tie using this easy to follow tutorial and say Happy Fathers Day in a unique way.

Paper Circuit Tie – Get the FREE template with project tutorial

fathers day light up card animated

Fathers Day Project #3

This is a great project to really get creative and make a light up card with a personal touch. Create this shirt and tie combo using card stock and wrapping paper.

fathers day paper circuits makerspace project

When you touch the corner of this card the “tie pin” will light up. See the tutorial for more photos and instructions.

Shirt & Tie Light Up Card – Get the FREE template with project tutorial

fathers day makerspace paper circuits card

Materials Needed

Need the materials for these projects?  We have a paper circuit starter kit & ebook available.  The kit also includes a project ebook with 45 additional project templates.

paper circuits kit and book makerspace projects

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