Quick jump

• 1) Start With a Father’s Day Template (Fastest Option)
• 2) Easy Cards Kids Can Make
• 3) Funny Card Ideas (Dad-Joke Friendly)
• 4) Sentimental Card Ideas (Short + Heartfelt)
• 5) Card Ideas for Grandpa
• 6) For Your Husband or Partner (From You or the Kids)
• 7) For a First-Time Dad
• 8) For a Father Figure (Coach, Mentor, Stepdad, Bonus Dad)
• Design Tips to Make Any DIY Card Look Polished (2026)
• Start Making a Card for Dad

Looking for more Father’s Day inspiration?

Start here: See all Father’s Day Templates & Ideas 

Short on time? Try: 6 Last-Minute Father’s Day Card Ideas

1) Start With a Father’s Day Template (Fastest Option)

If you want something quick, start with a Father’s Day template. Pick a style that fits your relationship, then swap in your photos and add one short note.

Pro tip: If you’re not sure where to start, our Father’s Day hub has templates, printable ideas, and what-to-write prompts, check it out here.

2) Easy Father’s Day Cards Kids Can Make

These ideas are simple for kids and sweet for grown-ups. Keep it light, let them add their own touches, and call it done.

• “Best Dad” photo collage: Pick 3–6 favorite photos (a silly + sweet mix works great) and add one big “Best Dad” title.
• Doodle-style card (no paint needed): Let your kids use our doodle tool to draw a one-of-a-kind card for Dad.
• Color-in card: Start with a simple template, then let your kids go wild with stickers, doodles, and little decorations.

3) Funny Card Ideas (Dad-Joke Friendly)

If laughter is your family’s love language, lean into it. We’ve got fun templates like Father’s Day: Dad Jokes and Father’s Day: Movie Poster, perfect when you want something playful and easy to personalize.

• Dad-joke style card: Pick a “Dad Jokes” template and swap in a photo, then add your best (or worst) pun.
• Meme-style card: One photo + a big caption (“Thanks for the dadvice”).
• Movie poster card: Turn a favorite photo into a dramatic “feature film” poster starring Dad. Add a title, “cast,” and a silly tagline.

4) Sentimental Card Ideas (Short + Heartfelt)

Going sweet doesn’t mean writing a whole page. One photo and one honest line can say a lot.

• “Reasons we love you” list: 5–10 quick bullets, one per line.
• Then vs. now collage: Old photo + recent photo, with a one-line caption.
• Gratitude card: One meaningful photo + one message that makes dad feel special.

Need help finding the words? Our How to Make the Perfect Father’s Day Card has a quick “Messages That Make Memories” section to help you out.

5) Father’s Day Card Ideas for Grandpa

Grandpa cards don’t need a big speech. A few family photos and one line from the heart goes a long way.

• Family timeline: 3 photos across the years + “Love you, Grandpa.”
• Grandkids collage: One photo per grandkid + a shared message line.
• Classic + minimal: Clean background, elegant text, one favorite portrait.

6) For Your Husband or Partner (From You or the Kids)

Keep it warm and specific. A small thank-you for the everyday things can hit the deepest.

• “You’re our steady” card: One family photo + one line about what they do every day.
• From-the-kids card: Use a template, add one kid quote, and one candid photo.
• Weekend plans card: Add a small “coupon” section (“Breakfast in bed,” “Movie night,” etc.).

7) For a First-Time Dad

First Father’s Day can feel like a lot, in the best way. Keep the card simple and focus on one moment you never want to forget.

• Milestone collage: Baby + dad photos from the past year.
• “You’re doing great” note: Simple text-forward template with a supportive message.
• Keep-sake design: Minimal layout that’s easy to print and save.

8) For a Father Figure (Coach, Mentor, Stepdad, Bonus Dad)

Father’s Day can be for anyone who shows up for you. Choose a clean design and say exactly what their support has meant.

• Photo + thank-you: One photo (or a symbolic image) + a direct “Thank you for…”
• Memory highlight: A single moment + one sentence about why it mattered.
• Classic appreciation card: Neutral design, clean typography, short message.

Design Tips to Make Any DIY Card Look Polished (2026)

Here are a few small tweaks that make a big difference:

• Keep the front short: one headline and one message is plenty.
• Choose one vibe: funny, classic, minimal, or bold, then stick with it.
• Add one finishing touch: a frame, a few stickers, or a simple background.
• Save it your way: send it by text, or print it if you’re giving it in person.

Start Making a Card for Dad

Father’s Day cards don’t have to be complicated to feel meaningful. Start with one of our Father’s Day templates in the PicCollage app, drop in a photo you love, and add a note that sounds like you. A small card can carry a lot of heart.

Made yours? We’d love to see it. Share your design, and if you post on Instagram, tag @piccollage so we can celebrate your creation. Follow us for more collage inspiration, templates, and easy design tips all year long.

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Design a Trendy Collagecore Card

Give your Father’s Day card a trendy twist with our collagecore-inspired templates! Our slideshow templates bring this aesthetic to life with movement – vintage photos, handwritten notes, and meaningful objects all layered together. Perfect for sharing directly with dad or posting on social media to celebrate Father’s Day.

Dad Jokes Inspired Cards 

For father figures who can’t resist a good (or wonderfully terrible) pun, these templates match their sense of humor! Head to the “Dad Jokes” section for designs that celebrate those legendary one-liners. We recommend trying our “Dad of the Year” certificate template that lets you list all their special skills. From “Can fix anything” to “Actually has funny jokes.” We’re sure he’ll love it!

Level Up with a Game-Inspired Card

Turn your Father’s Day card into a fun experience with this game-inspired template! Add a picture of dad in action and customize the text to describe his superpowers – from “Defies laws of physics with next-level dad strength” to whatever makes him legendary. We’re sure he’ll want to show off his custom game card to everyone!

Make Dad a Superhero 

Try our new style transfer effect to transform dad into an actual superhero! Simply upload his photo and watch as it becomes comic book-style hero artwork. It’s a nice way to show him he’s always been your hero.

Transform Dad into a Movie Star

Give dad the Hollywood treatment he deserves with our cinematic movie poster templates! Head to the “Movie Posters” tab under our Father’s Day template collection to find these epic designs. Add your favorite photo of him (or one where he looks especially sharp) and watch as it transforms into a blockbuster poster. Show him he’s the hero of your story with top billing on his very own movie poster!

Add a Heartfelt Touch with Wallet Photos

Recently found an old photo with dad? Why not turn it into a card with this nostalgic wallet template! Add your favorite throwback picture and make it your own by editing the text with your special nickname or a sweet message. 

Which Father’s Day card idea will you try this year? Whether you’re celebrating, honoring cherished memories, or showing appreciation for the father figures who’ve shaped your life, PicCollage has the perfect template to help you make a meaningful Father’s Day card. Follow along on social @piccollage for more inspiration and tag us in your creations – we’d love to see what you make!

Looking for more thoughtful Father’s Day gift ideas? Check out our 3 DIY Father’s Day Gift Ideas for personalized gifts like custom lockscreens and digital scrapbooks that show dad how much you care!

Happy creating, and Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads and father figures out there!

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For the Tech Dad – Customized Lockscreen

Give Dad a gift he’ll see multiple times a day with a custom phone lockscreen! Our lockscreen templates are perfect for showcasing your favorite memories with Dad in a way he’ll appreciate every day. Find them in the “Father’s Day” Template Category in the app! Simply drop in your picture, personalize with a sweet message like “Love you Dad,” and customize the colors to match his style. 

You can also create your own unique design with stickers and backgrounds of your choosing for a truly personalized lockscreen for dad — just remember to set your canvas size to “Wallpaper” size!

For the Funny Dad – Dad Jokes Cards

For the dad who loves to crack jokes (even the cheesy ones), create a Father’s Day card that matches his sense of humor! Try making a playful chart showing all the reasons you love dad. Or create a review-style card giving him five stars with a fun caption. Look for these in the “Father’s Day- Dad Jokes” template category to give dad a good laugh while showing your appreciation this year! 

For the Sentimental Dad – Digital Scrapbook

Take your Father’s Day collage to the next level with a multi-page digital scrapbook that captures your special relationship! Add your favorite photos together, write a heartfelt message about what he means to you. Consider including references to songs that remind you of special moments together. 

The beauty of a digital scrapbook is that you can share it directly to his phone or tablet. You can also have it printed as a physical card that dad can keep forever or post it on social media!

Which Father’s Day gift ideas will you create this year? From custom lockscreens to heartfelt digital scrapbooks, there’s something for every dad and every skill level. Be sure to follow us on social @piccollage for more Father’s Day collage inspiration and tag us in your creations. We’d love to see what you make for the special dads in your life!

Happy creating, and Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there!

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Cards From Easy Templates  

We have tons of templates (including plenty of free options!) just for this occasion. Head to the ”Father’s Day” template category in the app and scroll through to find a style he’ll love. Then simply add your favorite photos and voilà! 

Stickers

Adding stickers to your card will give it a fun, playful vibe. We love our “Superhero Dad” sticker pack, shown in this video, but we have tons of other styles to choose from in the app!

Animated Greeting Cards

And last but not least – we recently released adorable animated greeting cards, which are perfect if you want to send dad an e-card this year! (Be sure to update to the latest version of PicCollage to access these!) Check out the ”Father’s Day” template category to see all of the options.

Which of these options will you choose for your Father’s Day greeting cards? Share your creations and tag us at @piccollage and using #mypiccollage so we can celebrate with you!

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First-Time Dads

Becoming a dad for the first time is a BIG deal! Welcome him to fatherhood with a sweet card featuring photos of him and the new addition to the family.

Two Dads

What’s better than one amazing dad? Two of them! This adorable template is the perfect way to celebrate two-dad families this Father’s Day.

Mom Who Are Dads

Sometimes moms take on a lot of the traditional dad roles, especially in a single parent household. If that sounds like your mom, this card is a perfect way to celebrate her and thank her for everything she does for you.

Stepdads

Don’t forget about stepdads this Father’s Day! Thank him for “stepping” in (get it??) and being such an important part of your life with our templates for super stepdads.

Father-In-Law

Celebrate your father-in-law with a sweet card that makes him feel loved and appreciated. Just add a few photos to this cute template and you’re good to go!

Grandfathers

Grandfathers love a good dad joke. Make him smile and feel extra special this Father’s Day with this cute card! 

Missing Dad

For those who are missing their dads this year, this card is a beautiful way to share your love for him. 

Pet Dad/Plant Dad 

While they may not be raising another human, pet dads and plant dads deserve some love, too! Luckily, we’ve got a bunch of adorable templates to celebrate his nurturing side.

And to all the other types of dads out there (hi foster dads, uncles, and neighbors!), thank you for your love and support. Check out the “ Our Picks For Every Dad” template category in the app to see all the incredible cards we’ve create to celebrate – you guessed it – every dad.

And be sure to share your creations celebrating every type of dad by tagging us at @piccollage and using #mypiccollage. 

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Stickers

These bold, colorful “Dad Mode” Stickers are great for playful dads. Use them to complement a photo of you two on your latest adventure!

Our “Champ Dad” Stickers are perfect for a sweet, studious dad. Bow ties and books, slippers, and a strong cup of coffee. Sound like things your dad loves? Check this sticker pack out. 

Show Dad he’s #1 with our “All Star Dad” Stickers, great for sports-loving pops who want to be out on the playing field!

Backgrounds

Backgrounds are a great way to highlight your favorite photo of you and dad. We have plenty of fun new options for you to choose from!

Templates

If you don’t want to start from scratch, but you have some great photos of you and your dad that you want to use, check out all of our fun new Father’s Day templates. Simply add a few of your favorite photos for a card that will make his day. And don’t forget about grandpa – we’ve got templates for him, too!

For more inspiration, check out our Father’s Day Crafts for All Types of Dad blog for more. Whether you’re making a card to accompany a gift, or as a stand-alone statement of love, we know dad will love whatever you make! Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @piccollage for updates, tips, and tricks!

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Music Lover

For the music-loving dad, there’s no better gift than a personalized record label. Follow the steps below to create a gift that lets him know he rocks (pun definitely intended)

Steps:

1. Use Web Image and search for “Record Label PNG”

2. Personalize with a fun title

3. You’ve got yourself a DIY record!

Proud Poppa

For the sentimental dads out there, a Daddy/Daughter collage featuring your favorite photo of the two of you is sure to be a hit. Our “Scrabble Letters” stickers give it that handmade feel and decorative stickers add a pop of color. Once you’re done, print it out and frame it so dad can hang it somewhere special.

The Jokester 

For the dad who’s always cracking jokes, give it right back to him this Father’s Day Make a collage that will make him laugh and then use a third-party service to have it printed on a mug that he can use every morning.

Sports Dad

For the sports-obsessed dads out there, make a DIY gift tag to accompany your gift. Maybe you’re getting him tickets to the big game or a new baseball bat, but want to add a personal touch. Use our “All Star Dad” sticker pack to create a fun gift tag just for him. Don’t forget to write a sweet note on the back!

The Handyman/Handy Dad

Speaking of personalized touch, digital cards are also a great option for Father’s Day. Add personalized notes, photos, or even videos of your favorite moment with dad. For the handy dads out there, check out our I Dad Template and create a card that lets him know how much you appreciate his ability to fix anything (and his love and support, of course!).  

Steps:

1. Save ‘I Dad’ template
2. Select + save a solid color background
3. Insert both saved images to canvas
4. Use the Shape Cutout tool to create a blank space to write your note
5. Insert personalized note
6. Voila!

For more inspiration, head over to the app to check out all of our new Father’s Day cards, stickers, and backgrounds. Don’t forget to tag us at @piccollage and use #mypiccollage!

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Make a Card in 5 Minutes:

Step 1: In the PicCollage app, tap “Cards”.

Step 2: Scroll through a variety of templates for Father’s Day and select the one you like best.

Step 3: Tap the “Photos” icon, and import your desired photo to the template. Adjust the photo size accordingly.

Step 4: Tap “Done” and “Save to Library”.

Step 5: Now all that’s left to do is to print your card, and watch your dad smile as you hand him a custom Father’s Day photo card that he’ll want to bring to work every day!

Make a Card in 15 Minutes:

Now let’s say you want to customize your card even further by designing it from scratch:

Step 1: In the PicCollage app, tap “Freestyle”.

Step 2: Tap the “Backgrounds” icon, and choose a light-colored wallpaper as your base.

Step 3: Tap the “Layout” icon, and in the “Size” tab, choose 1:1 for a square layout, or 2:3 for a rectangular one. 

Step 4: Tap the “Photos” icon, and import your desired photo to the template.

Step 5: Double tap the photo and select “Cutout” to begin trimming your photo to your desired shape.

Step 6: Tap the “Stickers” icon and begin decorating your card.

Step 7: Tap the “Text” icon and add some heartfelt words or a short phrase of gratitude for your dad.

Step 8: Once you’re happy with your card’s design, tap “Done” and “Save to Library”.

Step 9: Print your card and for a more personalized touch, feel free to write a heartfelt message at the back of the card!

Protip: Once your card has been saved, select“Freestyle” once again, and import your card as a photo. Lay it on top of a more colorful background to create an illusion of a frame. 

If you’re running out of Father’s Day gift ideas or you’re simply on a budget, handing out a custom photo card like the ones above is also a straightforward way to show dad how much you care about him. The best thing about a custom card from you is that it will always be one-of-a-kind!

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What do Dads really want inside their Father’s Day cards? A deep Father’s Day quote? A heart-felt emotional message? Money? I mean all of those might be great too, but we all know cheesy humor is the real way to a Dad’s heart. End your card on the right note with one of the most time honored paternal practices– Dad Jokes!  We’ve created a Father’s Day Flow Chart to help you find the perfect joke to match your Dad’s personality and interests.  Follow the path below to help you make your Dad chuckle.  

Do you have any other favorite Dad Jokes? Let us know in the comments!

How to Make a Father’s Day Card in the App: Don’t forget that you can use templates in the PicCollage app to make a custom Father’s Day card and even add your own images.  You can also include your favorite Dad Joke using the text editor feature. To get the look of a handmade Father’s Day Card – add stickers or draw a doodle.  Then print the card out to give in person, or send it as an e-card if your Dad is tech savvy! 

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1. Find a great quote! There are lots of sweet quotes about dads out there. You don’t have to use your own words to express how much he means to you! (Find some quote inspo here.)
2. Add photos!  There’s no better way to personalize your card than to add photos of you and dear old dad. Choose a few of your favorites and you’ll be halfway there to creating something he’ll cherish.
3. Make it fun! With our dad-themed sticker and background packs, you can easily create something that will make him smile, whether you’re adding cartoon mustaches to your photos or turning him into Superman (or Superdad, that is).

Be sure to check out our Father’s Day card templates that make creating your card super easy.

Speaking of stickers, we have TONS of Father’s Day sticker packs to help enhance your cards and collages. From funny to sweet to downright adorable (hello, Studio Pets Happy Father’s Day pack), there are plenty of options to give your collage the perfect finishing touch.

So go on, show dad how much you love him this Father’s Day!

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