Dad Rocks Paper Banner Craft with Template

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How fun is this 'ROCK ON' music inspired paper banner craft idea?! Kids can make it by using their handprints or traced hand cutouts and our printable microphone and guitar template.

This music inspired paper banner craft is perfect for Father's Day, but can also be made for Dad's birthday. There is also a second version that has, "You Rock" written on it that can be used for moms, grandparents, babysitters, teachers, and so on. Besides birthdays, it could be made for the end of the school year, congratulations, Grandparent's Day, etc.

Father’s Day Banner Craft Supplies

Cardstock or Construction Paper (black, white, and red)
Template printed on white cardstock
Markers (black, gray, and red)
Scissors
Gluestick
Mini clothespins
Ribbon or string

Print the template on white cardstock. You can decide which size template fits your child’s hand best, there are two sizes. There are also 2 different versions. One says, "Dad Rocks" and the other says, "You Rock."

→ Get the template HERE

Instructions for 'Rock On' Paper Hand

First, trace the child’s hand on the black paper with all fingers outstretched (not touching each other). Cut out.

To create the ‘Rock on’ hand sign, simply glue down the middle finger, ring finger, and thumb. You’ll need to crease the finger and hold it down for a few seconds until the glue sets.

Paper Hand Holding Microphone Craft

Trace the child’s hand on the red paper and cut out the hand shape.

Next, cut out the microphone from the banner template.

Color the microphone with the grey marker. *TIP: first draw vertical and horizontal lines on the top of the microphone (the circle part), then color it in to make a more realistic microphone pattern.

To make the hand hold the microphone, glue the microphone to the red hand so the top of it is between the thumb and pointer.

Now glue down each finger so it looks like the hand is holding the microphone.

This would be cute to give dads as a card too! Kids could give it as it or gue it to the front of of folded paper to create a fun card.

Handprint Paper Guitar Craft Instructions

Let’s start on the guitar. First, cut out the guitar template. Color the circles.

Now take the white construction paper, have the child put their middle and ring fingers together with all the other fingers outstretched. Trace and cut out.

Paper Guitar Craft made with traced handprint

To make the paper guitar, glue the template to the hand on top of the middle and ring fingers.

Next, use the marker to draw a rectangle on the palm area near the bottom of the hand. Finish creating the guitar strings by following the string lines from the guitar handle down to meet the rectangle you drew.

Cut the thumb off the hand to form a better guitar shape.

You may outline the guitar with the black marker to make it stand out more. Kids can also decorate it however they like with designs or stickers. The paper guitar craft is complete.