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How to Play Pin the Tie on Dad

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By Jane Smith
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Here's a great Father's Day game: Pin the Tie on Dad. Have fun getting Dad's tie on straight!

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Old neckties
  • Push pins
  • one sheet of cardboard per "Dad"
  • markers, crayons, or paint
  • old shirts, one per "Dad"
  • Large scissors or a matte knife

    In Dad's Image

  1. Step 1

    Have Dad lay down on a sheet of cardboard. Using crayons or markers, trace around your dad, getting at least his head and shoulders on the cardboard. Be sure to trace his neck.

  2. Step 2

    Using large scissors or a matte knife, cut around the traced outline of your dad. Younger kids might want Dad to do this, especially if using a matte knife, which is very sharp.

  3. Step 3

    Using crayons, paint, or markers, Give your dad some hair, color his eyes and give him a face.

  4. Step 4

    Dress "Dad" in an old shirt and prop him against a wall. Place push pins in old ties, being careful not to get pricked.

  5. Step 5

    Take turns seeing how close to Dad's neck you can get his necktie. The closest tie to Dad's neck wins. In the event of a tie on distance, the straightest tie wins.

Tips & Warnings
  • Be sure to hug your Dad and thank him for being who he is.
  • Be careful with matte knives.
  • Have Dad do the cutting if you are very young.

Comments  

arwen1964 said

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on 5/20/2009 Use plastic hook and loop tape (AKA Velcro(R)) instead of push pins, for added safety.

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