54 DIY Father's Day Card Ideas for a Thoughtful Touch
Trust us, these one-of-a-kind crafts are better than any card you'll find at the store.
The best way to engage your kids in Father’s Day is with crafts. Guide them in creating thoughtful Father’s Day cards and watch their creativity shine. Even if you buy one of the top Father’s Day gifts, a homemade card is a perfect, personal touch.
We’ve compiled a list of the best DIY Father’s Day cards, including handprint options for toddlers, printables for ease, and even more intricate designs for the big kids. All you really need to do is help with writing the perfect Father's Day wish.
Hawaiian Shirt Card
These cute and colorful cards appeal to those dads who are always in vacation mode. And if you’re still thinking about what to write inside your card, this design offers plenty of room for humorous puns and heartfelt messages.
Printable Father's Day Card
Let him know he’s the best dad ever with a classic Father’s Day card that feels timeless, and meaningful.
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, and 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, Spider-Man, or Ninja Turtle card.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids »
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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.
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 to thread 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 dads 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.
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 the kids fill in the blanks. We're sure this will have Dad LOLing for days.
Nikhita Mahtani is an NYC-based freelance writer with six years of experience specializing in design and wellness. She primarily writes home tours, service pieces, SEO stories, and features, offering readers practical tips to personalize current trends. Nikhita holds a master's degree in magazine journalism from New York University, and her work has appeared in publications such as Veranda, SELF, Allure, ELLE Decor, Domino, and Dwell.
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