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Fathers’ Day Photo Collage + Free Printables

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**Updated 6/7/12: Because of the outpouring of comments I’ve received requesting some different variations of the printables for this project, I have created sets with a number of additional names, as well as printables that say “I love you because” instead of “we love you because” for families with just one child. 
 
To peruse all of the files that are available for download for this project, click here.
 
If you are wanting to make a version of this project for the moms in your life, check out the collection of printables I made for Mothers’ Day.
 
Please remember that these files are for personal use only. You can use them to make as many gifts as you desire, but please don’t make anything for profit. Thank you!
 
This adorable photo collage displaying things kids love about the men in their life is the PERFECT Fathers' Day gift!
 
I was lucky enough this week to get my hands on my very own set of No Biggie Bubbles, and the moment they arrived at my doorstep, I knew I had to find a way to use them for Fathers’ Day. I absolutely love how these photo collages of the kiddos turned out, and I know our dads will, too!
 
 Creating these couldn’t possibly be simpler:
 
Snap photos of your kiddos holding signs telling what they love most about their daddy (dad, papa, granddad, etc.).
 
Download one of the free “We {heart} You” files below, deciding which orientation and wording suits your needs.
 
Use Picasa (available for FREE through Google) to create a collage using the file you just downloaded and your sweet photos, and print them onto photo paper (or send them off to be professionally printed). Not familiar with how to create a collage in Picasa? Here’s a quick how-to.
 
step 1 / Select your desired photos and your “We {heart} You” file by clicking on them with your mouse while holding down the Ctrl button on your keyboard. Now, click on the button that says “Collage” at the bottom of the screen.
 
 
step 2/ With the “Settings” tab selected, choose the grid option from the first drop-down menu. Use the slider just below that to adjust the spacing between your pictures. At this point, drag and drop your photos to rearrange them as desired within your collage. Now, choose your size (I used 8×10) and then click on “Create Collage.” Print out your collage, and place it in a frame. That’s all there is to it!
 

If you have more or fewer kiddos, you’ll have to adjust the layout of your collage accordingly. Fortunately, Picasa gives you plenty of options for doing just that!

I have made one of these for Mr. Splendid, and one for each of our dads from the kiddos. I love that this was such a quick and easy project, but that it is one that has such sentimental value. I think everyone will love it!

If you are interested in putting together one (or a few!) of these collages, I have created two different sets of the “We {heart} You” files, in both vertical and horizontal orientations depending upon your needs, which you can download for free. I hope you’ll find the name your kids call the special guy in your life below. 🙂

These files were created for an optimal printing size of 5×7. If the collage idea isn’t for you, another terrific option would be to frame the printable on its own, and then display the framed photos of your kiddos alongside it. What a darling mantel display that would make!

To see all of the printable files for this project that are available for free download, click here. 
 
Some of the names included: Dad, Daddy, Papa, Pop, Pops, Granddad, Grandpa, Gramps, and more!
 

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  2. junescott says

    What a great idea, Amy! We don’t have any kids… I wonder if people will think I’m too weird if I made one with our animals (since we have parrots, the talking bubbles would be appropriate – ha!)

  3. Natalie says

    This is fabulous! If I get off my butt and manage to do this, I’m sure it will be a hit! Thanks so much for the files and the awesome idea!

  5. Rutheah Rodehorst says

    i love this! we are going to make it…our daddy is deployed to iraq right now…so this will be such a fun thing for him to receive in the mail! great idea…thank you!!

  6. Janna says

    Awesome Amy!!! You look gorgeous, your blog looks gorgeous!!! I feel like I’ve missed so much after having been at school!!! Great to “visit” you 🙂 Take care crafty girl!

  10. Mrs. Me&U says

    I LOVE this! I just created mine with two pictures of each kid and one of the two of them. I can’t wait to give it to my husband. Thank you so much!

  16. Mere27 says

    What program did you use for the templates. I was going to use this idea for Mother’s day this year for the grandmothers.

  22. JAMIE says

    Hi – I was wondering if you could upload one of the documents to say “Daddy I love you because…” All of the ones below say “we” but I only have one child 🙂

  28. justtssol says

    Could you make one with “I” instead of “we”. Please…. I only have one child and would love to use this. Thanks!

  31. Ms. Liebel says

    I would love to do this with my students this week for father’s day. Is there any way you could make a template with the words “Dad, I love you because…” I am excited to go buy the frames this weekend

  32. Anne-Marie says

    Could you include a “Dadda we love you” one? Also where did you get the photo frame which matches the wording color so well?

  33. Amy @ Positively Splendid says

    @Anne-Marie – I used Krylon spray paint in moss for the frame. And I have added Dadda to the list of names. You can find it by clicking on the updated link in the post. Thanks! 🙂

  34. mellywoods5 says

    Thanks Amy, you’re very kind to do this I think I will have the kids do one for my Dad and my husband – I have a little more planning time our Fathers day falls in September so blog world is awesome for plenty of preparation time. 🙂

  35. Kbear says

    What a great idea! I can’t find the download for “Daddy” there are multiple variations but not “Daddy”. Am I looking in the wrong place?

  38. Stephanie S says

    Amy- I love this and will be doing this for Father’s Day; but I’m having trouble downloading the files I need. I can see where it says download, but when I click on it nothing happens. Any suggestions? I’m not sure if it’s on my end or not.

    Also, for a cheap, easy way to make the conversation bubbles, I’m using core foam board and chalk board spray paint. Let’s hope it works!

  40. Ally Jean says

    I love this idea! I only wish my Kiddo was old enough to say something about Dad!

    I shared this idea on my blog with a collection of other DIY Father’s Day Gifts! Thanks!

  42. Kelsey Lewis says

    Could you make one that reads “Pappy, we love you because”? I would love to use this for Father’s day for grandparents of my kids. Thanks!

  45. Jen Karter says

    I love love love this and plan to make for all the dads/grands in our lives!

    Do you have one for an “Opa”, by change? My step-dad is German and my kids call him Opa.

    Thanks…love all your creative ideas and tips!

  47. Andrea Stroeve-Sawa says

    LOVE this idea sooo much would like to make one for “opa” too! IF you could add one that said OPA that would be fantastic THANK YOU! what a wonderful heart felt father’s day gift!

  48. ShawSisters says

    Love this project! I am doing this for father’s day. I also used the meijer photo shop online to create a collage. Could you possibly add Grampy and Opa to your list? Thanks again for the idea!

  49. Nat and Holly says

    Amy, You are so incredibly sweet to make all of these different versions! I love this idea and pinned it when you first posted it 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful Father’s Day weekend with you family!

  50. Lerin Standley says

    Is there any way you can move the “daddy” to the first page. Nothing happens when I click on “next” to access the next page where I’m assuming the “daddy” printable is located.

    Thanks

  53. Hollywood0805 says

    Love this idea. I just went and got a cheap wood piece at the craft store then painted it with chalkboard paint and wood paint on the side for color. I had a hard time fitting the pics though. What setting did you use?

  54. Brittany says

    Love this idea!!! You have a fantastic blog! Is there any way you can make one with the name Saba? Thanks if you can I know it is late notice!

  55. Amy @ Positively Splendid says

    I have added all of the names y’all requested to the file linked above. Enjoy! 🙂

    @Stephanie S – Are you still having problems with the download? All works fine on my end, so I’m not sure what to suggest?? So sorry! Love your idea for the foam board!

    @Ashley – I can change names, but not the color scheme.

    @Lerin – After you’ve clicked to the second page, click back again to page one, and you should be able to see the Daddy printables then. It must be a glitch of some sort.

    The chalkboards I used are No Biggie Bubbles available at NoBiggie.net (there is a direct link in the tutorial above).

    @Hollywoo0805 – Are you referring to the size I used in Picasa? If so, my collage was 8×10.

  57. JSharp says

    Could you make Pampa by chance? I have been trying to create one but they aren’t even close to as cute as yours! LMK and Thank you!!!

  59. Unknown says

    If you have time, can you please make one that says “Tata I love you because”? I LOVE seeing all of the different names that our children call their Grandpa!

  62. Gretchen says

    This is so cute! I just made ours for tomorrow & can’t wait to give them to my dad & husband. Thanks so much for this adorable idea & the captions to go with it! 🙂

  66. Krista says

    I am all ready to go! Can’t wait to make this with our three kids for my husband’s birthday! 🙂 Crazy question for you… I see all of the file options, but not the original “Daddy, we love you because…” Am I totally missing it? Thanks for your help! ADORABLE idea! 🙂

  67. Heather says

    I love this! I made it last year for my husband for Father’s Day. I’d like to make one for my children’s grandparents together! Do you have a “generic” slide that just says, “We love you because…”? I’ve been looking thru the list, and I don’t see one?

  68. Megan says

    I was wondering how you got the white frames around each individual picture? I don’t see an option for that but I’m totally new to Picasa. Going to work on some cute pics tonight while Daddy is out of town!

  69. Sarah says

    Can you PLEASE make a Pap Pap file??? I want to make one for my dad from his 9 grandkids, and that’s what they all call him! Thank you!!!

  71. rhianna says

    LOVE the Father’s Day collage. Is it possible to have one say “Nono” (Italian grandpa)
    Thanks so much!!

  74. Sarah says

    Can you PLEASE add a Pap Pap one??? I read your update and thought you were going to add a few – but I haven’t seen any new ones and definitely not Pap Pap! Please update if you have time today – I really wanted to give this to my father tomorrow and obviously today is the last chance I have to make it. I already have all the pictures of my kids with the signs!

  75. Christy says

    Hello Amy,
    I am so impressed with your organization. I wish I was half that organized. But, alas, I am not. So that is why I am writing you on the day before Fathers Day to ask if you could make a downloadable file that says “We (heart) Daddy because…”
    and “We (heart) papaw because…”. Sorry for the last minute request and thanks for anything you can do.

  77. Letty says

    Is it possible to do a version that says:

    Papai, we love you because…

    (that is Portuguese)…

    Thank you!! 🙂