28 Father’s Day card ideas to make for Dad's special day
Father's Day is nearly here!
Landing on Sunday, June 16 this year, it's important to let the special dad your life know that when it comes to being a father, you and the rest of the family think he's the best of the bunch.
Whether you plan a thoughtful Father's Day activity, like a backyard cookout with the family or a fun day at the beach, a handmade Father's Day card really takes the celebration to next level.
Granted, he's sure to appreciate a set of new golf clubs or fancy high-tech gadget, but what he's guaranteed to love is a heartfelt card made especially for him by his favorite person (you).
To provide some inspiration, we've collected a variety of cute and funny Father's Day card ideas from bloggers that we think go perfectly with whatever you've got in mind for Dad's big day.
In the list below, you'll find cards with sweet sentiments, silly puns and clever crafts that the entire family can create. But the person who's really going to appreciate them is Dad, and when it comes to Father's Day, that's what matters the most.
Superhero Father's Day card
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Super Dad! This Father's Day, remind him that when it comes to heroes, he's yours. Making these adorable masked crusaders from your little one's handprint is as easy as it gets.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.
All about Dad card
Dads of every kind will enjoy this personalized card that allows kids to fill in exactly what they love about him along with other delightful details like beloved dad phrases and favorite things to do together.
Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.
Award-winning dad card
If anyone deserves an award this Father's Day, it's your special fella. Let him know that when it comes to dads, he's No. 1. He'll love his special blue-ribbon award that names him the best dad of all time.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Train.
Father's Day egg card
Who doesn't like an egg pun? With his penchant for telling bad dad jokes, the special father in your life will love this egg-cellent homemade card.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.
Shirt and tie Father's Day card
This card is far from impasta-able to make (pardon our pun). In fact, it's quite easy. With just a handful of supplies, you can make this cute-as-a-button card for your dad or grandpa.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.
Handprint grill Father's Day card
Combine two of your dad's favorite things: his kid and days spent manning the grill. Turn handprint cutouts into flames for a personal touch.
Get the tutorial at Our Kid Things.
Pop-up Father's Day card
Keep it simple on the outside, then wow him with a hidden message crafted by yours truly.
Get the tutorial at A Piece of Rainbow.
Doggone cute Father's Day card
Make this paw-some Father's Day card for the dad who loves his furry best friend. Cut out a dog that looks just like his or go with an indistinguishable pup — he'll be happy either way.
Get the tutorial at The Inspiration Edit.
Hooked on Dad! Father's Day card
Fishing for just the right compliment to pay your father on his big day? Look no further: Turn your child’s handprint into a fish to tell him that he's o-fish-ally the best dad ever.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.
Fingerprint baseball card
Batter up! To personalize this simple yet sporty card, stamp a few little fingers along the stitching of the baseball cutout.
Get the tutorial at Sugar, Spice & Glitter.
Gone fishing! Father's Day card
It doesn’t get any easier than this as-sweet-as-sugar Father's Day card. You can write any message you want, but the blogger suggests going with "Fishing you a happy Father’s Day!" How fitting!
Get the tutorial at Julie Measures.
Popsicle Father's Day card
Let dad know that he’s the coolest guy on the block with this whimsical popsicle card. Kids of all ages will love painting the printable popsicles in a medley of bright colors — and Dad will totally appreciate the pun.
Get the tutorial at Projects with Kids.
Handprint Father's Day cards
Have the kids trace their hands to lay the foundation for these mustached men — a nice way to call out to Dad's impressive 'stache, don't ya think? Our guess: These cards will earn a spot on his fridge.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.
"You’re the best pop" Father's Day card
Whether the father in your life is a big movie guy or he just loves popcorn, this card will make him smile. To stay on theme, write a note inside telling Dad he can chose the next movie you watch together.
Get the tutorial at Heart Arts 'n Crafts.
Pirate Father’s Day card
No need to walk the plank if you haven’t picked up a Father’s Day card yet — just make this pirate-themed one instead. Turn your kid's handprints into the pirate's beard, then add a hat and eye patch to complete the look. The end result: Dad will feel positively treasured. Aye!
Get the Tutorial at Glued To My Crafts.
Handprint fish Father's Day card
If he likes fishing, this DIY Father’s Day card idea is sure to be a catch! Use the outline of your little one’s hand to make the fish, then write "I’m hooked on you, dad" inside.
Get the tutorial at Art Craft and Fun.
“I love you this much” card
Do you love your dad thiiisss much? Then let him know with this homemade Father's Day card, which only calls for cardstock, markers, scissors and glue to assemble. Connect the two handprints with a strip of paper that is as long as your love (give or take).
Get the tutorial at Sugar, Spice & Glitter.
Interstellar handprint card
Remind Dad that's he truly out of this world. To give this card the intergalactic treatment, spritz thinned-out acrylic paint in an array of blues, purples and metallics around a traced handprint.
Get the tutorial at The Soccer Mom Blog.
“I lava you” Father's Day card
Everyone loves a good pun, and this DIY volcano card totally delivers. Pair your little one's handprint with the message, "I lava you," and you'll have his heart overflowing with love this Father's Day.
Get the tutorial at Glued To My Crafts.
Owl Father's Day card
Using colorful cardstock and markers, you can make him an oh-so-cute owl card. Whoo’s the best dad on Father’s Day? Yours, of course!
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.
DIY Father’s Day knot card
Seafaring dads will love this nautical card idea. The simple, loving, message, "Our family would knot be the same without you," is guaranteed to give him all the feels.
Get the tutorial at Julie Measures.
Watercolor Father's Day card
Use watercolors to make the messages on your card come to life. Mix and match all of your dad's favorite colors to personalize it just for him. Psst, you can make him a matching bookmark, too!
Get the tutorial at Projects with Kids.
Whale Father’s Day card
This ocean-inspired card is simple enough for kids to make. Have them come up with their very own special message or stick with ‘Dad, I whaley love you,’ which is just too cute.
Get the tutorial at The Inspiration Edit.
"Love you to the moon" Father's Day card
He’ll be so touched by this stellar handprint card idea. It's a super sweet way for your child to tell their dad, grandpa anyone else that they love them to the moon and back.
Get the tutorial at Glued To My Crafts.
Papa bear Father's Day card
Protecting their kids is what dads do best. If your dad has serious papa bear instincts, then he’ll appreciate the symbolism behind this card, which kids can easily decorate with markers, googly eyes and pompoms.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.
Bird's nest Father's Day card
Turn a mix of plain and patterned paper scraps into a colorful bird's nest. The birder in your family will crow over your creation for weeks to come.
Get the tutorial at Glued To My Crafts.
Pop-up baseball Father's Day card
Take it from the blogger who made this card: This paper glove will be a "home-run hit!" Using cardstock, markers and a photo of his biggest fans (his kids, of course), combine his two favorite things — baseball and family — with to avoid a strikeout this Father's Day.
Get the tutorial at The Soccer Mom Blog.
Jellyfish Father's Day card
Everyone will be completely jelly-ous when they see this colorful creation. Come up with your own message to let him know that your love is as deep as the sea. Or let the jellyfish, made out of painted handprints and cereal, do all the talking.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Arts ‘n Crafts.
This article was originally published on TODAY.com