Father's Day Tie Card

Choose a patterned paper that suits the man of the hour, and fold it into a necktie (tuck a handwritten note in the back).  

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Updated on May 13, 2020
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Photo: KIRSTEN FRANCIS

Surprise Dad with a Father's Day card fashioned to look just like his favorite necktie. For more ideas, scroll through our entire collection of Father's Day cards including how to make a Father's Day shirt card (also pictured).

Instructions

  1. fathers day tie card step 1

    Gently fold paper in half along both diagonals to make soft lines. Fold the left and right corners into the center.

  2. fathers day tie card step 2

    Fold the left and right outer edges into the center.

  3. fathers day tie card step 3

    Fold the top corner down.

  4. fathers day tie card step 4

    Turn paper over. Fold down the top edge so the point is 1/2 inch below fold, making a flap.

  5. fathers day tie card step 5

    Fold the flap up at the point.

  6. fathers day tie card step 6

    Turn paper over. Fold the edges into the center from the outer bottom points to make a tie shape; pop out the corners at the top to make a knot shape. Write and fold the note, slip under flaps, and secure with tape.

Originally appeared: MARTHA STEWART LIVING, JUNE 2020
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