Hidden Message Father's Day Card
A taped paper shape gets covered in dot marker dots, then peels off to reveal a hidden "I ♥ Daddy" underneath.
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How to do it
- 1
Cut a paper shape that says "I ♥ Daddy" and tape it onto the front of a card with painter's tape.
- 2
Have the kid cover the entire card with dot marker dots, including over the taped shape.
- 3
Let it dry, then carefully peel the shape away to reveal the hidden message.
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