Good Father’s Day card ideas for every message you want to send.

A card is a nice gesture, but it’s even nicer if you pick the best card ideas for the message you want to send.

The best Father’s Day card ideas become keepsakes. They’re also a great option for last-minute gifts, or as an addition to another Father’s Day idea.

Choosing the best card idea means starting with whether you want to send a digital card, a card with a letter enclosed, or a handmade surprise to tell the dads in your life exactly what they mean to you.

Homemade Father’s Day card ideas.

Homemade Father’s Day card ideas use all sorts of crafts, materials, and mediums. You can start with a digital card base and then use mixed media to turn the idea into something creative, for example. Handmade DIY Father’s Day card ideas get kids involved, too, from handprint card designs to an interactive “wheel of love.”

Button heart card.

Gather and glue assorted buttons of different shapes and sizes into a heart shape on the face of a card. Just don’t take any of the buttons off of Dad’s nice shirts.

Superhero handprint.

Get one of the kids’ handprints in acrylic paint on the face of a card. Then use markers and googly eyes to turn the handprint into a caped superhero. If you choose one of Dad’s favorites, all the better.

DIY pop-up card.

You can make pop-up cards at home, too. Make your own template (they’re easy to make in Adobe Express), print them out, then fold and attach them into a card.

Virtual QR code card.

Make your own QR code to use on a digital or printed card you make for Dad. The QR code can point to something special, like a video you record for him, or a custom playlist.

Chalkboard card.

Use black cardstock and a white gel pen to give your card a chalkboard effect. Or, use glossy black paper that can be wiped off to refresh your message to Dad as many times as you want.

Fill-in-the-blank card.

On the front of the card, write out a sentence about Dad with multiple keywords missing. Then, on the inside, repeat the phrase but fill in the blanks with the words that fit your dad best.

Accordion photo card.

Fold a long strip of cardstock into an accordion shape with photos on each section. Or, use Adobe Express to make a banner with several photos across the length, then print it and fold it like an accordion for an oversized accordion card effect.

Add a letter.

Why stop with a card? Make a cute DIY card and then draft a letter. Write something you really mean and fold it into the card as a touching surprise.

Coupon booklet card.

Make a booklet of coupons good for time together or favors that Dad will love, like “breakfast in bed” or “I’ll help shovel the driveway.”

Map theme.

Make a card out of a map of one place your dad really loves.

Fingerprint trees.

Use fingers dipped into acrylic paint to create a tree on the front of a card. The leaves don’t have to be green, by the way. Have fun with the design to say something special about your family tree.

Wheel of love.

Cut out a wheel and attach it to the front of a card with a brad. The wheel will spin with the slightest touch. Each section of the wheel reveals a reason why you love Dad. You’ll catch him spinning it all day.

Funny Father’s Day card ideas as great as any dad joke.

You also need good Father’s Day card ideas for the funny ones. Dad jokes are a thing because lots of dads think they’re funny (and some really are). Funny Father’s Day card ideas get you in on the joke. Take your pick of the ideas you find funniest and see how hard you can make Dad laugh.

Sports commentator.

Draw or insert a megaphone in a card design. Surround it with commentary-style speech bubbles that announce just how great Dad is.

Featured dad jokes.

Find or invent the best Dad jokes and make multiple cards, each with the start of the joke on the outside and the punchline on the inside.

“Weirdest dancer” award.

Draw your Dad (or get a photo of him) dancing in some of his weirdest dance moves. You could even make an accompanying banner with the title, “weirdest dancer award.”

Bubble wrap card.

Attach bubble wrap to the inside of a card, then on the outside, write “Dad’s stress reliever” or “in case of emergency.”

Movie poster.

Make a poster with Dad depicted as a movie character in one of his favorite films.

Sending smoke signals.

Make a card with a smokey signal floating all the way up to the sky, and caption it, “grill master or expert smoke signal sender?” Draw Dad below with exaggerated cartoon flames coming out of an open grill.

Genuine gratitude — for the Wi-Fi.

Thank Dad genuinely for something you get lots of use out of — the Wi-Fi. Add a trophy with “best provider” emblazoned across it.

Dad-Libs.

Make your own “fill in the blank” card with a description of Dad, and have everyone in the family pick blanks to fill in. See what collective family members come up with.

Not-so-handy dad.

Make a card with a cartoon of a poorly built bookshelf or a leaky faucet with the playful jab, “thanks for teaching me how not to fix things” for those dads who aren’t that handy.

Remote control master.

Depict a remote control in the center of the card and congratulate the “remote control master” for his legendary expertise.

Dad memes.

Make a number of digital cards with memes that Dad inspires. Include lighthearted jokes about his quirks and sense of humor. Each meme can feature different funny photos you have of him.

The snoring award.

Put a big trophy on the front of the card with the words, “World’s Loudest Snorer.”

Cute Father’s Day card ideas for those “aw” moments.

Father’s Day is a sentimental occasion for many dads. Some of the best Father’s Day card ideas capture the gratitude, the marvel, the memories, and all the other emotions that lead us to recognize father figures in the first place.

Take your pick of these cute Father’s Day card ideas and your message will come across loud and clear.

Bear hug.

Draw or cut out a cute bear cartoon with outstretched arms. Inside the card, tell Dad that you’re sending him a big bear hug this Father’s Day.

Constellation card.

Start with black construction paper and draw white stars on the front in the form of a favorite constellation. Inside the card, remind Dad that you find him truly “out of this world.”

Heart-in-hands.

Make a pop-up card out of two paper hands holding a heart. Dad opens the hands, and up pops the 3D heart inside.

Puzzle card.

Glue some puzzle pieces to a card with the message, “we love you to pieces” or “you’re an integral part of this picture.”

Anchor card.

A cute Father’s Day card can use a nautical theme, too. Put an anchor and waves on the front, paired inside with the message, “you’re my anchor.”

Custom certificates.

Instead of a card, make custom certificates to recognize your dad as #1.

Peas in a pod.

Draw or cut out two cartoon peas sitting inside a pod with a message about just how much you identify with Dad.

“All about Dad” card.

Write out several questions on the front of a card, like “What’s the best thing about Dad?” Or, “What do I love doing with Dad?” Then, on the inside, fill in the answers.

Memory building.

Draw building blocks onto the face of a card with the message, “always building the best memories with Dad.”

Button balloons.

Collect and glue on assorted buttons to the front of a card to represent a bouquet of balloons. Add the message inside, “you lift us up.”

Fishing for compliments.

Draw a fish on a line on the front of your card. Decorate with waves and fishing gear. On the inside, add the message, “fishing for compliments on Father’s Day.” Then give Dad what he’s fishing for and list out things you love about him.

Punny cards.

Make a cute card with a pun like, “owl always love you” adorned with a cute owl with extra-large eyes.

Father’s Day card drawing ideas for the artsy touch.

These Father’s Day card drawing ideas are prompts to get the kids to make something great. There’s nothing more keepsake-worthy than a drawing from the kids, especially when they capture things the family loves about Dad. Words can’t always capture what drawings can.

Father’s Day card drawing ideas are also fodder for Father’s Day poster ideas, banner ideas, flyer ideas, and other creative projects you can make to promote your Father’s Day plans.

Unique “super dad” emblem.

Make your own superhero emblem to represent your dad. It might have his initials or show a superpower you think he has. Once you have the emblem, you can use it all over cards, letters, banners, and other decorations for Father’s Day.

Memory comic strip.

Draw a comic strip of one of your favorite memories with Dad.

Color-in dad drawing.

Make a sketch of Dad with plenty of spaces to go and get someone’s help coloring him in.

Dad’s favorite things.

Draw Dad with his favorite things, like the spatula for the grill, his toolbox, or whatever he takes special pride in.

Family portrait drawing.

Draw a family portrait, either caricature-esque or lifelike. Get ideas for family portrait poses to imagine your own “picture perfect” family portrait.

Flyer for Father’s Day.

Make a flyer depicting Dad relaxing on Father’s Day and use it to show him what your plans for the big day are.

Dad’s dream vacation.

Draw a scene — exactly as you imagine it — from Dad’s dream vacation destination.

Dad’s hobbies.

Draw a few doodles of Dad in action at his favorite hobbies, then combine them into a collage to give as a keepsake gift.

Medals for Dad.

Draw multiple medals with the awards you think Dad really deserves, from #1 Dad to Best Bedtime Storyteller.

Animal portraits.

Draw the whole family as different animals, choosing those each family member likes best, or the animals you think represent them.

Astro-Dad.

Dad as an astronaut makes for a cool drawing, too. Draw him on a card and decorate around him with stars, planets, and a message inside that says, “best dad in the universe.”

Adventure with Dad.

Sketch a memory of some of the adventures you’ve had with Dad that led to treasured memories.

Tips to choose the best Father’s Day card ideas.

Choosing the best Father’s Day card ideas depends on the father figure and on the person giving each card.

Use these tips to pick the best Father’s Day card ideas for each father figure you want to recognize:

• Match card ideas to each dad’s interests.
• Match the card ideas to the perfect Father’s Day message for the inside of the card, too.
• Handmade cards mean a lot coming from younger children.
• Digital Father’s Day cards are great for anyone sending cards from far away.
• Digital cards can be sharable in social media posts, too, which amplifies your message.
• Use family photos and inside jokes for extra laughs.
• Add handwritten letters or notes for the most meaningful cards.

Exercise: Think of other projects to make for Father’s Day, too.

There are other things you can make for Father’s Day, too. There are custom posters to hang and surprise him with, collages with favorite family photos, and so much more.

For example, think about:

• Flyers to hand out to everyone invited to the Father’s Day festivities.
• Instagram stories to razz Dad in public leading up to the big day.
• Custom certificates to recognize some of the great (or hilarious) stuff about him.
• Letters that you can tuck into your cards as a special and sentimental surprise.
• Posters depicting Dad as characters in his favorite comics or movies.
• Custom banners to wish him a “Happy Father’s Day.”
• Photo collages collecting a dozen or more favorite memories with him.

Adobe Express can help.

Adobe Express has templates and customization tools to put your favorite Father’s Day card ideas to work. If you want to use Father’s Day card ideas in letters, posters, banners, photo collages, flyers, or other creative projects, Adobe Express makes it as simple as picking a template and personalizing it, or making your own idea with easy-to-use tools. Whatever message you want to transmit, Adobe Express brings it to life, no experience required.

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