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DIY Dorky Dad Glasses

These Paper Glasses by Mr. Printables are Designed for Dads

— June 13, 2013 — Fashion
These paper glasses are an awesome and inexpensive Father's Day gift. Paper craft website Mr. Printables provides a free template on its website for this cut-and-glue creation. The simple frames can be printed on any color paper of your choosing to match Dad's favorite hue. Mr. Printables recommends tracing the templates onto a thick paper so that the frames can stand on their own.

The paper glasses fold flat and fit into a regular envelope, delivering a nice surprise from ordinary rectangular Father's Day cards. If you want to include a sweet message with this alternative card, you could write a secret one on the inside of one the arms of the glasses, or attach a tag to the frames.

This cute craft is a little geeky, but the novel frames are a fun way to show your Dad some love on Father's Day.
Trend Themes
1. Father's Day Gifts - There is a trend towards unique and creative gifts for Father's Day, such as DIY paper glasses.
2. Inexpensive Crafts - The DIY paper glasses exemplify the trend of inexpensive and accessible crafts for all ages.
3. Personalized Greeting Cards - The use of the DIY paper glasses as an alternative card showcases the trend of personalized and interactive greeting cards.
Industry Implications
1. Arts and Crafts - This trend presents an opportunity for the arts and crafts industry to provide unique and customizable DIY kits and templates.
2. Stationery and Greeting Cards - The trend of personalized greeting cards opens up opportunities for the stationery and greeting card industry to offer innovative and interactive designs.
3. Online DIY Platforms - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for online platforms that provide free or paid templates for various crafts, including DIY paper glasses.
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