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50 Father's Day Card Ideas That Are Funny, Thoughtful and Cool Enough for Dad
Toddlers, preschoolers, tweens and teens can easily DIY these cards that'll make any Dad happy!
For Father's Day on June 18, exercise your creativity with one of these Father's Day card ideas you can make yourself. They're cute, punny and filled with meaningful messages he'll read over and over again. Every type of dad (or father figure) in your life — the gardener, gamer, movie buff, handyman — will appreciate a one-of-a-kind card, especially if it's from a toddler, preschooler, tween or teen. Plus, all of these designs would be the perfect match for a unique Father's Day craft that doubles as a Father's Day gift.
We have free printable templates to make some of the coolest cards ever — like origami shirt cards, selfie cards and ice cream popsicles that read "You're the Coolest Pop!" You might have some of the materials on hand already, like pom-poms, buttons, construction paper and glitter. Other supplies, such as a Cricut machine, are needed to make the suit tie card or the superhero dad card from Michaels. And if you're looking for a card idea to make last-minute, consider some of the fill-in-the-blank Father's Day cards — one is even great for Grandpa.
So encourage your kids to open their craft boxes to make Dad (and Grandpa) a Father's Day card they'll cherish forever. And if you don't plan on gifting a homemade present this time around, rest assured that your DIY card is still a thoughtful addition to any Father's Day activity, delicious brunch or special dinner. We're pretty sure he'll be touched by the thought that was put into his Father's Day gift this year.
Dad Jokes Father's Day Card
Printable cards with dad jokes? What could be better!? Here's one of our favorites: "Q: Dad, will you make me a sandwich? A: Why would you want to be a sandwich?" LOL.
Color-in Dad Card
These color-in Dad cards come in various themes and designs to suit almost every one of Dad's interests. There's camping, grilling, fishing, tools, sports and more! So just print and color!
Fish on a Hook Card
For the dad who loves fishing, this card calls for kids to trace and cut out their handprints on cardstock to replicate fish. Use a craft stick for the fishing rod, then complete the fish's design with googly eyes and a drawn-on smiley face.
Button Heart Card
It doesn't need to be Valentine's Day to gift Dad a card full of hearts, especially one made of buttons. Have little ones gather colorful buttons from around the house. Let them draw their heart (no matter how squiggly it may be) before gluing the buttons to their card.
Paper Hot Air Balloons Card
Here's a family project where you'll be folding, cutting and transforming cardstock into 3D hot air balloons and clouds. After gluing your pop-up creations to your card, write Dad a loving message. Maybe it can start with, "Up, Up and Away..."
Superhero Handprint Cards
Easily transform their handprints into superhero cards with acrylic paint, markers, colorful cardstock and googly eyes. If Dad is a DC or Marvel fan, he'll adore a Batman, Spiderman or Ninja Turtles card.
DIY Father's Day Pop-Up Card
Blogger Ananda finished this craft in just 10 minutes. Print and cut her free templates then follow her simple steps to see how to fold and glue down your new pop-up.
Rad Dad Card
Use blogger Antonella's "Rad Dad" template to show him just how cool you truly think he is! Cut the text on patterned scrapbook paper for a spunkier design.
Paper Plate Autograph Baseball Card
Is Dad a baseball fan? If so, gift him a paper plate baseball signed by his best pal: you! It's also an easy craft (with only six steps) where kids draw the ball's curved lines and stitches with red and black pens.
Modern Father's Day Cards
Download and print these free modern Father's Day printable cards that'll save you time and money running to the store at the last minute. There are four designs to choose from, with one reading, "Dad, let's be honest, we both know I'm your favorite."
String Heart Cards
Blogger Agnes completed this craft to teach her daughter how to use a needle and learn threading yarn through holes. After tracing a heart onto your card, punch in the holes and thread your colorful yarn through. It's that simple!
Hand Holding Heart Card
When Dad opens the clasped hands, he'll find a 3D heart-shaped note inside. And if you don't want to trace and cut out your own handprint, blogger Brittany has the hand, lip and heart template.
My Dad Can Fix Anything Coloring Card
Download this free "My Dad Can Fix Anything" coloring card for kids to decorate with their crayons, markers or paint. The handyman Dad will love knowing their little ones see and appreciate the work they do around the house.
BBQ Card
To make this googly-eyed grill, print this free BBQ template and trace the pieces onto cardstock before gluing them together. Whenever he lifts the top off the grill, he'll find a special Father's Day reminder that he's the "BBQ King!"
Handprint String Art
Trace your child's tiny handprint onto white cardstock. Poke holes on the outline with a needle, thread the needle and pull your string through each hole. It's a 40-minute project that'll put your kid's handprint on full display.
Michaels Craft Stick Roll-up Card
Kids can write five things they love about Dad on construction paper before cutting and gluing it to decorated craft sticks.
Bubble Wrap Card
You'll need bubble wrap, glue dots, assorted paper, scissors, colorful pens and letter stickers to make this "POP" card. Just make sure kids don't pop all the bubbles before the card is actually made.
Rock Star Dad Card
This card is a fun play on words using an actual rock and star cutout to show Dad just how much he is admired.
Daddy Fish Cards
After creating small and large paper fish, glue them to your card for an ocean-themed look. It's a creative way to tell Dad how "fin-tastic" he is!
Dad-Libs Card
Print out this Father's Day Dad-libs card and have kids fill in the blanks. We're sure this will have Dad LOLing for days.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master's degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She's also the founder of RTF Community, a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work.
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