This Father’s Day, gift Dad a big smile by giving him a handmade card! Here are some super cute DIY Cards for Father’s Day for kids to make.

There’s this meme that floats around during this time of the year that talks about how Mother’s Day commercials are about diamonds on sale for $3000 and Father’s Day commercials are about cargo shorts on sale for $11. Yes, it’s funny, but it’s also true!

The BBC says that the overall expenditure for Mother’s Day is billions more than that of Father’s Day – yes, billions! Now, that’s not fair to our Super Dads, and we’re going to rectify that this year.

This Mother’s Day, you probably gave Mom a cute little handprint craft or another gift, so for Father’s Day, let’s make Dad a gift that he can actually use. And don’t put away the craft supplies yet – we’re going to make a card to go with it!

Here are some ideas for making a bunch of absolutely adorable DIY cards for Father’s Day – these are sure to warm Dad’s heart inside out and bring a huge smile on that loving face!

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20 Super Cute DIY Cards for Father’s Day

1. Father’s Day Trophy Card

Every child thinks of their Dad as the strongest, the wisest, the funniest – in fact, the best Dad in the world! Now you can express how you feel with a cute little trophy card that says ‘Best Dad’!

2. Super Dad Father’s Day Shirt Card

Every Dad may seem like a really ordinary man, but when it matters, he immediately becomes a superhero – a lot like Clark Kent tearing open his shirt to reveal his Superman costume! This shirt card perfectly captures this, and Dad will love it!

3. DIY Father’s Day Rosette Badge using Cupcake Liners

This Father’s Day, why not have a special ceremony at home honoring Dad by pinning a special rosette on him? The best part is that you can make this rosette yourself – with a few cupcake liners!

4. Shirt Card for Father’s Day

You can’t have a list of DIY cards for Father’s Day without featuring at least one shirt card – and we’ve got two! Check out our step-by-step tutorial to make a simple shirt card along with a few cute handmade gifts. Make it in Dad’s favorite color and add a funky tie!

5. Papa Bear Card

Whether Dad is lanky and tall, or stocky in build, any threat to his cubs and he turns into Papa Bear! Let Dad know that you love him for keeping you safe with this cute Papa Bear card from The Best Ideas for Kids. Let each kid make one in a different color and in different sizes for a personalized touch!

6. Coolest Dad Popsicle Card

Let Dad chill on his special day with a good book or some music, a tall glass of his favorite drink – and this card from Homeschool Preschool! Green foam, a Popsicle stick and googly eyes come together in a cute little card to melt any Dad’s heart.

7. Owl Photo Card

Whether Dad is an early riser or a night owl, this is such a cute card he’s sure to love it! I Heart Crafty Things shows us how to make an owl card with a hidden photo, covered by its wings. With a free downloadable template, this is really easy to make!

8. Yoda Best Dad Card

Is the Dad in your home a die-hard Star Wars fan? Then you absolutely, definitely must make this Yoda-themed card from Red Ted Art! And if he’s a fan of 3D movies, then all the better – this card’s a 3D pop-up card too!

9. Fish Handprint Card

This craft from The Best Ideas for Kids is truly adorable and perfect or toddlers and preschoolers. Dads will love that tiny little handprint, turned into a fish. You need just basic craft supplies for this craft and just a little free time!

10. 4D Clay Greeting Card

You’ve heard of 2D and 3D, but Hello Creative Family has a cool 4D greeting card for Father’s Day! It’s the clay that adds that extra element and the result is a truly impressive card. And owls – who can resist them?

11. Dad’s Favorite Hobby Cards

This Father’s Day, set up an appointment with Dad to celebrate his favorite hobby, whether it’s fishing, golfing, grilling or gardening. And go ahead to make matching hobby cards from Highlights to go along with the outing!

12. DIY Watermelon Card

Show Dad your love and encourage him to eat healthier at the same time with this punny melon card from Frugal Mom Eh! It’s really easy to make – it’s basically a collage of foam shapes, and the free printable makes it a breeze to put together!

13. Free Printable Father’s Day Card to Color

What does the word Dad mean? Dependable, Adorable and Dearest? Or Daring, Adventurous and Dashing? However you would like to describe your Dad, you’re sure to find DIY cards for Father’s Day that are perfect for him, like this one from The Best Ideas for Kids!

14. Father’s Day Cufflinks Card

Cufflinks are a popular recommendation for Father’s Day gifts, but the truth is that not a lot of modern Dads wear cufflinks these days! That said, no Dad would say no to a perfectly made cufflink card, and Martha Stewart shows us how to make it!

15. DIY Father’s Day Magic Card

Dads have their own special brand of magic, and that’s what makes adventures with them so much fun! Now, you can give Dad a little dose of magic on Father’s Day, with this magical card from Easy Peasy and Fun.

16. Origami Letters Father’s Day Card

If Dad is the kind who is the artsy kind, or who likes exploring arts and crafts from other cultures, he is sure to love this Origami card from Gathering Beauty. The letters are made by folding paper, and the result is quite elegant!

17. Father’s Day Magic Flashlight Card

If you are looking for DIY cards for Father’s Day that have an interactive element, check out these flashlight cards from Our Kid Things. Dad needs to insert the flashlight to find out what the card says, and he’ll love it!

18. Father’s Day Handy Dad Heart Card

We don’t know how they do it, but Dads always seem to have a solution for every problem – even if it may be a tad unconventional! Non Toy Gifts gives us a cute card that celebrates this ‘fix-it’ ability of Dads everywhere.

19. Dad’s Tool Box Card for Father’s Day

Kids usually aren’t allowed to touch Dad’s tools, and they’re generally stowed away out of reach. However, the toolbox on this card from Fun Handprint Art is perfectly safe, and ideal for the Dad who loves his DIY projects!

20. Watercolor Art Father’s Day Bookmark and Card Set

Kids who are starting out with art techniques will enjoy making this watercolor project from Projects with Kids. The tutorial shows you how to make a card and bookmark set, so Dad has a card and gift in one!

We hope these DIY cards for Father’s Day have given you lots of ideas to make something special for Dad. Whether Dad loves Star Wars, Popsicles, DIY projects or golfing, you’re sure to find something that’s perfectly tailor-made for him. So go ahead and show Dad how much you appreciate him and how grateful you are for having him in your life!

If you’d like to go a step further, check out these crafts to show Dad your love: