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48 Father’s Day card ideas for every father figure.

Happy Father’s Day card ideas from keepsakes to dad jokes.

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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.
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Beige Father's Day Greeting Card
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Cream amd Black Father's Day Greeting Card
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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.”
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Navy Day Pass Tag Dad Jokes Father Day Card
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Green And White Father,s Day Card
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Turquoise Funny Father's Day Card
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Blue Funny Fathers Day Card
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How to make the most of these Father's Day card ideas.

  1. 1. Find your favorite.

    Choose your favorite idea from our list or pick a few if it's hard to decide.

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.”
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Navy & Cream Father's Day A5 Greeting Card
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Happy Father's Day Multicoloured Card
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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.
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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:

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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