# DIY Dorky Dad Glasses These Paper Glasses by Mr. Printables are Designed for Dads By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-06-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-glasses References: [mrprintables](http://www.mrprintables.com/fathers-day-printable-glasses.html) These paper glasses are an awesome and inexpensive [Father's Day gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-collections). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/editions-pliables) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-3dprinted-glasses-frames) are a fun way to show your Dad some love on Father's Day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Father's Day Gifts:** There is a trend towards unique and creative gifts for Father's Day, such as DIY paper glasses. - **Inexpensive Crafts:** The DIY paper glasses exemplify the trend of inexpensive and accessible crafts for all ages. - **Personalized Greeting Cards:** The use of the DIY paper glasses as an alternative card showcases the trend of personalized and interactive greeting cards. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Arts and Crafts:** This trend presents an opportunity for the arts and crafts industry to provide unique and customizable DIY kits and templates. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framery.md) - [Festive Father's Day Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-doughnuts.md) - [Celebratory Dad Donut Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-donuts.md) - [Pizza-Branded Dad Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/za-for-pa-fathers-day-gift-shop.md) - [Redesigned Father's Day Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-redesign.md) - [Custom Rap Songs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paparap.md) - [Memory-Making AR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokid-fathers-day.md) - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [Cheeky Father's Day Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dad-jokes2.md)