70th birthday wishes that leave a lasting impression.

Seventy years—a lifetime of stories, wisdom, and moments that deserve an unforgettable celebration. A 70th birthday is a major milestone that reflects decades of resilience, laughter, and countless cherished experiences. Whether you’re honoring a parent, friend, or mentor, adding these 70th birthday wishes to creative projects like posters and greeting cards can turn a special day into something truly unforgettable.

Why settle for an ordinary birthday wish when you can come up with something more meaningful and special? From heartfelt tributes to hilarious one-liners, these 70th birthday wishes are as unique as the birthday celebrant.

Browse this list for inspiration and get ready to explore creative, meaningful, and fun ways to make their big day even more memorable.

70th birthday wishes to mark a milestone celebration.

Seventy years of memories, laughter, and wisdom deserve more than just a simple birthday wish. Picture a lifetime filled with love, adventures, and milestones. This is the perfect moment to celebrate it all.

These 70th birthday wishes can help you pay tribute to this incredible journey. And what better way to present your wishes than with a thoughtful greeting card made with Adobe Express? Choose from a variety of professionally designed templates that you can personalize with meaningful messages and cherished photos.

• Wishing you a fabulous 70th birthday filled with the same joy and brightness you bring to others.

• May your 70th year be just like you: magnificent, full of grace, and so loved by all.

• Cheers to 70 years of wonderful you! May your special day be as splendid as your presence in our lives.

• Happy 70th Birthday! May this milestone be the beginning of a decade filled with happiness, health, and new adventures.

• Celebrating 70 years of you! May your day be filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Put a modern spin on birthday wishes by making augmented reality greeting cards. Solutions like Onirix let you create immersive AR cards that make your wishes come to life with animated content, photos, and videos.

You can also embed a QR code on a card that links to a video montage of loved ones sharing birthday wishes. Use the free QR code generator from Adobe Express to make custom scannable QR codes in a few clicks.

Start by launching the QR code generator. Enter the URL for the video montage, and personalize the appearance of the QR code by switching up its style and color. Once done, download the QR code image to add to printed cards, flyers, or letters.

• On your 70th birthday, we celebrate you and the amazing impact you've had on our lives. Here's to many more years of joy!

• Happy 70th Birthday! Your wisdom and warmth light up every room. May your day be as special as you are.

• Seventy never looked so good! Wishing you a day that reflects every bit of the wonderful person you are.

• To a life well-lived and a person well-loved, happy 70th birthday! May your heart be as full as your life is long.

• On this special 70th milestone, may every moment be a celebration of your journey and the love you've shared.

Happy 70th birthday wishes that make celebrations more joyful.

Reaching 70 is more than just celebrating yet another year. It’s also about honoring decades’ worth of experiences, cherished connections, and wisdom. Whether they’ve spent decades chasing their dreams or creating unforgettable memories, this major milestone deserves more than a simple “Happy Birthday.”

Add these happy 70^th birthday wishes to banners, posters, or photo collages to reflect the celebrant’s journey, personality, and the joy they bring to those around them.

• Happy 70th Birthday! Here's to a day as fantastic as the last seven decades have been because of you.

• May your 70th birthday be as memorable and heartwarming as the countless moments you've given us.

Make a pop-up card but with a special twist for a 70th birthday. Make a handmade pop-up card with several mini messages hidden inside the flaps, each highlighting a cherished memory or trait. For each page, glue on a couple of mini envelopes, each one housing a birthday wish or message. This tutorial from @TanuCreative on YouTube shows you a cool way to make pop-up cards.

Alternatively, instead of cards, you can make a mini scrapbook. Scrapbooks are great because they give you plenty of real estate. Instead of just mini messages, you can include photos, illustrations, and other mementos like tickets and old greeting cards connected to the celebrant that you’ve collected over the years.

• Happy 70th Birthday! May your day be filled with the same warmth and happiness you've provided for so many years.

• Celebrate 70 years of life's tapestry, woven with love, laughter, and countless memories. Happy Birthday!

• Happy 70th Birthday! May your day be as bright and beautiful as the life you've led.

• Wishing you a 70th birthday that's as wonderful as the stories you tell and the memories we hold dear.

• Happy 70th Birthday! May your day be surrounded by friends, family, and the joy you so richly deserve.

• Here's to 70 years of you being you! Happy Birthday, and may your day be as unique and special as your journey has been.

• Happy 70th Birthday! May this day be a reflection of the happiness and love you've spread throughout your life.

• Wishing you a 70th birthday that sparkles with fun and is filled with love. Happy Birthday!

Happy 70th birthday wishes that are funny.

Let’s be honest: turning 70 is a big deal, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun with it. Whether it’s poking fun at “senior moments” or celebrating 70 years of wisdom (and selective hearing), humor makes a milestone birthday even more memorable.

To elevate these happy 70th birthday wishes that are funny, why not design a wacky birthday poster using the Adobe Express poster maker? Start with a vintage newspaper template for a mock “Breaking News” headline. Use the search bar to explore different vintage-inspired templates, photos, and design assets.

• You're not 70, you're 18 with 52 years of experience! Happy Birthday!

• Happy 70th Birthday! Don't worry, I won't tell anyone your real age if you share your cake!

• At 70, you've got more candles on your cake than a lighthouse has beams. Happy Birthday!

• Happy 70th Birthday! You're not old, you're a classic, and classics never go out of style.

Instead of digital or printed banners, why not go old school with a painted birthday banner? Personalize it to reflect the celebrant’s interests and preferences. For example, incorporate their favorite colors or add quirky illustrations depicting the birthday celebrant. This tutorial by Tamara Bennett from Southern Adoornments Décor shows you how to make a painted paper banner. While this tutorial recommends using a projector, you can always sketch your design freehand.

• They say 70 is the new 50. But let's be honest, 50 was pretty old too. Happy Birthday!

• Happy 70th Birthday! Remember, you're not getting older... just more distinguished!

• At 70, it's time to start lying about your age. Start telling people you're 95 and they'll think you look amazing for your age!

Funny birthday wishes and comic strips go hand in hand. The latter is perfect for telling a story, plus you can use the speech bubbles to add witty captions and make your personalized birthday comic strip stand out.

Adobe Express offers an array of templates for comic strips. You can also use the free comic strip maker to create original comics in just a few clicks.

• Happy 70th Birthday! You're not over the hill, you're on top of it and the view is spectacular!

• You've turned 70? Time to start acting your shoe size, not your age! Happy Birthday!

• Happy 70th Birthday! You're like a fine wine, you only get more expensive with age.

70th birthday wishes for a woman.

She’s spent decades inspiring those around her. Now, it’s time to celebrate her. And her 70th birthday is the perfect opportunity to highlight her grace, strength, and wisdom.

Instead of just telling her how special she is, why not make a touching digital memory book? Use snapshots from different decades and arrange them in a timeline to better tell the celebrant’s life story. Overlay messages from her loved ones and these 70th birthday wishes for a woman to make the memory book more meaningful.

• Happy 70th Birthday to a woman who adds a touch of grace and kindness to everything she does. May your day be as lovely as you are.

• To a remarkable woman on her 70th birthday: may your spirit continue to shine as brightly as it always has.

• Celebrating 70 years of an incredible woman who inspires everyone around her. Happy Birthday!

When making birthday cards for the celebrant, try to experiment with different shapes. Instead of the usual rectangular cards, why not go with arch, scallop oval, or center bump scallop shapes? You can even jazz up the edges and use craft scissors to make wavy edges.

• Happy 70th Birthday to a lady who carries her years with elegance and her wisdom with grace.

• To a woman whose beauty and kindness have only grown over 70 wonderful years, happy birthday!

• Wishing a very happy 70th birthday to a woman who has taught us the power of resilience and the beauty of life.

• Happy 70th Birthday to a woman who embodies strength, compassion, and grace. May your day be as amazing as you are.

• On your 70th birthday, we honor the love and light you've brought into our lives. Happy Birthday to a truly special woman.

• Happy 70th Birthday to a woman who proves that age is just a number and that life is what you make it.

• To a woman who shines like a diamond at 70, may your birthday be filled with sparkle and joy.

70th birthday wishes for a man.

Seventy years of adventures, achievements, and unforgettable moments in between—now that’s something worth celebrating. Whether he’s a father, grandfather, or mentor, honoring his legacy with a meaningful message will definitely make his day even more special.

Take your birthday greetings a step further by designing a sweet tribute banner that showcases the celebrant’s greatest milestones. To create a timeless look, consider going for a classic monochrome theme with bold typography. If you want to feature some of the celebrant’s achievements and treasured photos, go for a collage-style layout. Then, add these 70th birthday wishes for a man to knock your tribute out of the park.

• Happy 70th Birthday to a man who has mastered the art of living well and making every year count.

• To a man who brings wisdom and humor to all, happy 70th birthday! May your day be as grand as your legacy.

• Celebrating 70 years of a man who has been a rock for his family and friends. Happy Birthday!

• Happy 70th Birthday to a man whose presence is as reassuring as his words are wise.

• To a man who's 70 years young, may your birthday be filled with the same strength and character you show every day.

• Wishing a very happy 70th birthday to a man whose kindness has touched so many lives over the years.

We know we’ve already suggested comic strips, but hear us out. Why not make a comic book-style tribute poster instead? Turn the celebrant’s life into a comic strip, highlighting key moments or achievements and adding this birthday wish to one of the speech bubbles. As a bonus, draw the characters in the celebrant’s favorite art style. This tutorial from @KeshArt on YouTube covers the basics of how to make a comic. You can use the tips from the video to help you get started.

• Happy 70th Birthday to a man who stands as a pillar of integrity and inspiration to us all.

• On your 70th birthday, we celebrate a man who has made every moment count. Here's to many more moments to come!

• Happy 70th Birthday to a man who's not just aging, he's upgrading! May your day be filled with joy and laughter.

• To a man who's 70 today, may your birthday be a toast to the wonderful life you've led and the great years ahead.

70th birthday wishes for a friend.

A friend who has stood by your side for years, even decades, definitely deserves a celebration that’s just as unforgettable. Whether you’ve shared countless adventures or meaningful heart-to-hearts, add these 70th birthday wishes for a friend to cards, posters, or banners to reflect your unique bond.

• Happy 70th Birthday to a friend who has made the journey of life so much more enjoyable for everyone around them.

Design a “Life in Photos” collage card for your friend. Design a photo mosaic where smaller pictures form a big “70” shape. To make it extra special, pepper heartfelt 70^th birthday throughout the photo collage.

• To a friend who's turned 70: your friendship is timeless. May your birthday be as wonderful as the memories we've shared.

• Celebrating 70 years of a friend who has been a constant source of support and laughter. Happy Birthday!

• Happy 70th Birthday to a friend whose spirit is as young as ever. Here's to celebrating you today!

• To a friend who's 70 today, may your birthday be filled with the same joy and friendship you've given to others.

• Wishing a very happy 70th birthday to a friend who has a heart of gold and a smile that lights up the room.

Want to make your friend feel truly loved and cherished on their birthday? Consider making a “Friendship Highlights” flyer. Feature some of your funniest moments together, inside jokes, and milestones from your friendship. To make a flyer design that’s as unique as your bond, experiment with retro-inspired color palettes and dynamic layouts.

Adobe Express lets you explore different color themes. Simply click the color palette icon on the menu bar to change themes. Find presets for combinations like Bold, Classic, and Pastel color themes. Still can’t find the right color combinations? Feel free to create your own palette from scratch by clicking “Create a color theme” on the left navigation menu.

• Happy 70th Birthday to a friend who proves that the best friendships only get better with age.

• On your 70th birthday, dear friend, we celebrate the wonderful person you are and the gift of your friendship.

• Happy 70th Birthday to a friend who has been a beacon of joy and wisdom in our lives.

• To a friend who's celebrating 70, may your birthday be as bright and special as the bond we share.

Short and funny 70th birthday wishes.

A great birthday wish doesn’t have to be long. It just needs the perfect punchline. From witty quips about getting wiser to food-related age jokes, these short and funny 70th birthday wishes are sure to bring instant joy.

Want to make the celebrant’s big day even better? Surprise them with achievement certificates. Design official-looking certificates with hilarious “awards” like “Dad Joke Champion of the Year” or “Best Sleep Enthusiast.”

• At 70, you're not old, you're a teenager with 55 years of experience. Happy Birthday!

• Happy 70th Birthday! You've earned the right to scream at kids to get off your lawn.

This short and funny birthday wish goes well with a hilarious card. Take a stab at making comical illustrations to go with your message. For example, if the celebrant loves cats, then draw cats sitting on the computer trying to type a birthday message or cats trying to get first dibs on a birthday cake.

• 70? That's not old. If you were a tree, you'd just be a teenager!

• Happy 70th Birthday! You're not old, you're just well-seasoned and a bit crispy around the edges.

• At 70, you're still playing with a full deck, you just shuffle slower. Happy Birthday!

• Happy 70th Birthday! Remember, 70 is only 21 in Celsius.

• You're not 70, you're 21 with 49 years of experience. Happy Birthday!

• Happy 70th Birthday! You're not old, you're retro.

• At 70, you've got the wisdom of the ages without the age spots. Happy Birthday!

• Happy 70th Birthday! You're not getting older, you're just becoming a classic.

70th birthday wishes for Dad.

For the man who has been a guiding light, a teacher, and a hero, a 70th birthday isn’t just a milestone but also a legacy. Express your love and gratitude for Dad with a heartfelt message that truly captures his influence.

These 70th birthday wishes for Dad will let your father know how much he means to you. Now, when it comes to designing something for his birthday, whether it’s a greeting card or flyer, remember to choose a theme that suits his personality and interests. Plus, you can’t go wrong with adding a sweet family portrait to the mix.

• Happy 70th Birthday, Dad! Your wisdom and courage are the maps that guide us through life's adventures.

• To the man who taught me everything I know, may your 70th year be filled with joy and love.

• Cheers to 70 years, Dad! Your journey is a testament to your strength and love for life.

• Dad, at 70, you're not getting older, you're just becoming a classic. Happy Birthday!

• Happy 70th, Dad! Your life is a mosaic of beautiful moments. Here's to many more.

• On your 70th Birthday, Dad, we celebrate the hero, the mentor, and the friend you are to us all.

Warm Dad’s heart with a sweet portrait featuring the two of you. Have it framed and add this birthday wish on the back of the photo.

• Dad, your 70 years have been a masterclass in living authentically. May your days be as golden as your heart.

• To the world's greatest storyteller at 70, may your days be as epic as the tales you tell.

• Happy 70th Birthday to the man who embodies courage and confidence, may your year ahead sparkle with happiness.

• Dad, at 70, your spirit is as youthful as ever. Keep inspiring us with your zest for life!

70th birthday wishes for Mom.

She has always been your biggest supporter since day one. She’s also the heart of the family. Now, on her 70th birthday, it’s time to celebrate Mom and make her feel cherished. These loving 70th birthday wishes for Mom let you express your love and appreciation.

But why stop there when you can go the extra mile and create a stunning tribute poster for Mom? Use a warm pastel color scheme and add delicate floral patterns to reflect Mom’s generous and nurturing spirit. Make your poster more meaningful by including a “70 Reasons We Love You” section with messages from her loved ones.

• Happy 70th Birthday, Mom! Your love and empathy have been our greatest gifts.

• To our beloved Mom on your 70th, may your days be filled with the same warmth and kindness you've shown us.

• Mom, your 70 years have painted a canvas of love and strength. Cheers to you and your beautiful life!

Speaking of painting canvases, why not paint a portrait of Mom to celebrate her 70th birthday? The style depends on Mom’s personality and preferences. For example, if she’s into modern art, maybe you can try your hand at making an abstract portrait. Otherwise, you can paint a simple yet sweet portrait like those found in children’s storybooks.

Regardless of the style you choose, try to capture Mom’s personality to build a deeper connection with her. For example, you can highlight some of her most unique features or try to paint her doing something she loves, like baking or gardening.

• At 70, Mom, you're the heart of our family. May your birthday be as splendid as your smile.

• Happy 70th, Mom! Your grace and wisdom are the treasures we cherish every day.

• Celebrating 70 years of you, Mom! Your journey inspires us to live with authenticity and joy.

• Mom, your 70th birthday is a celebration of love, the kind that only you can give. Wishing you a day as special as you are.

• To the woman who's shown us the power of resilience and empathy, Happy 70th Birthday, Mom!

• Happy 70th Birthday, Mom! Your spirit of creativity and love lights up our lives.

• Mom, at 70, you've mastered the art of living with an open heart. May your birthday be as generous and full of life as you are.

Common mistakes to avoid when writing 70th birthday wishes.

Follow these tips to craft better birthday wishes that make an impact.

• Avoid overly generic wishes. One of the most common mistakes is coming up with birthday wishes that could apply to anyone. Make your wishes stand out by citing specific memories or experiences you shared with the celebrant. You can also highlight their unique traits or reference their favorite movies, songs, or TV shows. For example, if they love dachshunds, incorporate images of doxies into the card or add doxie-related jokes or puns.

• Don’t go overboard with sentimentality. While you might love the birthday celebrant to bits, being overly sentimental with your wishes can run the risk of coming across as insincere. When writing 70th birthday wishes, make sure it matches how you usually communicate with the person.

• Refrain from using pre-written wishes as is. Pre-written birthday wishes, such as those in greeting cards, can be helpful, but using them as is can make your message feel meaningless. Put your own spin on these wishes or modify them so that they suit your relationship with the celebrant.

Make every 70th birthday more magical with Adobe Express.

70th birthdays are a celebration of life, love, and legacy. Instead of generic greetings, why not create something truly unique and unforgettable? With Adobe Express, you can transform birthday wishes into cherished keepsakes, from awe-inspiring posters to memory-filled photo collages.

Ready to make someone’s milestone birthday one for the books? Get started with Adobe Express today and turn your birthday wishes into treasured memories.

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