Father’s Day is the perfect time for kids to make something special for Dad. This rocket Father’s Day card is a fun and creative craft that children will love. Even better, it comes with a surprise pull-tab that makes the rocket launch.
When you pull the tab at the top, the rocket lifts up and reveals the full message: “I love you to the moon and back.” Because of this fun surprise element, the card feels extra magical for dads.
This Father’s day rocket card is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school kids. It’s simple to make and great for home or classroom activities. The craft also includes a free printable rocket card template to make things easier.
If you’re looking for more Father’s Day crafts, be sure to check out this collection of 35+ cool Father’s Day crafts for kids.
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Supplies you need to make the Rocket Father’s Day Card
- Rocket Fathers Day card template
- One colored cardstock (for the card)
- One white cardstock (for the second page)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers
- Paper knife
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Blue tack or double sided sticker
Steps to make a Father’s day rocket card
Follow the steps below to make an adorable rocket card craft for Dad this Father’s Day.
Step 1
First, download the Father’s Day rocket card template. Simply enter your details in the form below to access the template and join our newsletter.
Next, print the two pages of the Father’s Day rocket card template. Print page 1 on colored cardstock and page 2 on white cardstock.
Step 2
We printed the card on dark blue cardstock. Now cut it out along the rectangle outline.
Step 3
Using a paper knife, carefully cut out the small rectangle shape from the card. This step is best done by a grown-up.
Step 4
Fold the card in half. Crease it neatly to form the card base.
Step 5
Now take the second part of the rocket card template for the next step. This page includes the rocket, stars, moon, and pull-tab pieces.
Step 6
Color in the rocket, stars, and moon using markers. Kids will have so much fun coloring the rocket and getting creative with their favorite colors.
You can leave the rectangle pieces uncolored, as these will be used to make the pull-tab. Then, carefully cut out each piece from the template.
Step 7
Use the rectangle pieces for the pull-tab as a template. Trace them onto the colored cardstock and cut out pieces that match the color of your card base.
Step 8
Now, open the card base. Using a ruler and pencil, draw two lines from the top corners of the hollow rectangle shape up to the top edge of the card.
Then, apply glue to the small rectangle piece.
Step 9
Now, stick the small rectangle piece at the bottom of the hollow rectangle on the card, with the longer edge aligned parallel to the bottom of the hollow rectangle. Press it down firmly so it stays in place.
This small rectangle piece acts as a stopper for the pull tab, keeping it from sliding back in too far unless pushed firmly.
Step 10
Apply glue everywhere on the side of the hollow rectangle inside the card, except for the area between the two pencil lines at the top. Apply glue generously everywhere else, including on top of the small rectangle piece we just glued.
Step 11
Next, close the card and press the two sides firmly together so all parts stick, except for the area between the two pencil lines at the top.
Step 12
Once the glue has dried, take the longer rectangle strip that will form the pull tab and insert it through the top, where the card is unglued. Because the sides are firmly stuck together, the strip will stay straight and keep it from moving sideways.
Step 13
Now, place a double-sided sticker or a piece of Blu-Tack on the other end of the pull-tab strip and attach the rocket to it. You can also use glue to stick it, but using Blu-Tack or double-sided stickers helps it stand out more and ensures the rocket slides up and down smoothly without getting stuck.
Stick the stars onto the card and place the moon at the top. Arrange them neatly to create a fun space scene.
Step 14
Now it’s time to add our Father’s Day message! Write “Dad, I love you…” at the top of the pull tab. When Dad pulls it, the rocket zooms up to the moon and reveals the surprise message “to the moon and back!” Isn’t that so exciting for both Dad and kids?
Isn’t our rocket card so exciting for both Dad and kids?
More Father’s Day Crafts and Activities for Kids
Discover more Father’s Day crafts and activities for kids. There are plenty of creative ideas to make Dad feel truly celebrated.
Father’s Day Shirt Card: This Father’s Day shirt card is a fun and meaningful craft that lets kids create something special for Dad using a free template. They can decorate it in Dad’s favorite colors and add a secret message in the pocket. Sponge painting adds bright, playful colors, making it perfect for little kids.
Rocking Fathers Day Baseball Craft: Get your kids excited for Father’s Day with a Rocking Father’s Day Baseball Craft! Using just paper, glue, scissors, and markers, they can create a fun baseball surprise for Dad. With our free printable template, this simple craft is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary kids.
Paper Glasses Father’s Day Superhero Craft: Make a pair of Super Dad eyeglasses to make Dad feel extra special this Father’s Day! This easy paper glasses superhero craft comes with a free printable template. It’s a perfect last-minute Father’s Day craft to do with kids.
Father’s day books for kids
Dr. Seuss’s I Love Pop!: Dr. Seuss’s I Love Pop!: A Celebration of Dads is a charming hardcover book filled with simple, heartfelt lines about fatherly love. Illustrated with colorful art from classic Dr. Seuss books, it’s a sweet and fun way for kids to show Dad how much they care.
Why a Son Needs a Dad: This is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates the special bond between fathers and sons. Filled with sweet rhymes and charming illustrations, it shows how dads guide their little boys with love and care. Perfect for Father’s Day, birthdays, or any special father-son moment.
Why a Daughter Needs a Dad: “Why a Daughter Needs a Dad” is a sweet and heartwarming picture book celebrating the special bond between fathers and daughters. Filled with lovely rhymes and charming illustrations, it highlights the love, guidance, and care dads give their daughters.
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