Family drawings make a great
Father's Day tie suprise.

• Plain necktie
• Fabric paint, fabric markers, or fabric pastels
• Pencil
• Drawing paper

1. Purchase a plain necktie (cotton works better than silk). Trace around the front of the tie onto a sheet of drawing paper. Cut out the shape. Have the child sketch ideas on the paper, making sure the design fills out the shape; often children need to enlarge or expand their drawings to make them easier to paint.

2. Help the child re-create the drawing on the tie with pencil. Color with fabric paint, fabric markers, or fabric pastels. Bright colors work best on dark colored ties.