Surprise your dad with a shirt-shaped card (in a pattern that matches his personality) this Father's Day. For more ideas, scroll through our entire collection of Father's Day cards including how to make a Father's Day necktie card (also pictured).
What You'll Need
Materials
- Origami paper (Mulberry Paper and More Japanese Chiyogami Yuzen Paper, 8 1/2" by 11", in Chaos and Fortune, $4 per sheet, mulberrypaperandmore.com)
- Scissors
- Gift card (optional)
- Double-sided tape (optional)
Instructions
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Trim origami paper to 5 by 11 inches. Gently fold the paper in half lengthwise and widthwise to make soft lines; unfold.
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Fold down the top quarter.
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Fold the outer edges into the center.
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Fold the top flaps down and out.
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Turn paper over. Fold up the bottom edge 1/4 inch.
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Turn paper over and rotate 180 degrees, so that the open V is at the bottom. Fold the top corners into the center to make a collar.
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Fold the bottom edge up to meet the collar to complete shirt. Tuck a gift card inside and secure with tape.
