10 Easy Father’s Day Cards Kids Can Make at Home
- By: Auckland for Kids
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Make Dad feel special this Father’s Day by making one of these 10 easy to make homemade Father’s Day cards.
Handmade cards are particularly special for Dad’s as they remind them of a feeling, a story or a thought at a time in their child’s life.
Looking for easy Father’s Day cards kids can make at home? Whether your child loves Star Wars, colouring, or crafts with handprints, these fun DIY Father’s Day card ideas are simple, creative, and budget-friendly.
10 HOMEMADE FATHER'S DAY CARD IDEAS
1. Father’s Day FREE Printable Colouring Card
For kids (and adults) who prefer colouring to cutting and gluing, these printable cards are perfect. Download one of Sarah Renae Clark’s FREE designs, then colour and personalise it for Dad.
👉 Get the printable here.
2. Paper Fortune Teller Father's Day Card
Bring back a classic schoolyard favourite! Kids can print, colour, and fold this chatterbox. Under each number are fun activities for Dad, like “Sing Dad a Song” or “Give Dad a Hug.”
👉 Find the instructions here
Footprint Rocket Card
This adorable keepsake is perfect for astronomy-loving dads. Dip your child’s foot in paint to create a rocket, then add stars and a message like “Love you to the Moon and Back.”
👉 See how to make it here
Minion Handprint Card
For dads who are “one in a Minion,” these cute handprint cards can’t be beaten. They make wonderful keepsakes, reminding Dad just how tiny those hands once were.
Father's Day Watermelon Card
A pun that never fails: “Dad, you’re one in a melon!” This FREE printable card is simple, sweet, and easy for kids to decorate.
👉 Download the printable here
Star Wars Card
Got a Star Wars fan at home? This swiveable BB-8 card is fun for kids to make and a hit with dads who love the galaxy far, far away.
👉Get the template here
"Who Loves You?" Monster Cards
This printable monster card hides a child’s photo under the monster’s arms — a fun surprise for Dad that’s both silly and heartfelt.
👉 Find the instructions here
Father's Day Pebble Rock Card
Give Dad a “box of fries full of love.” Each fry holds a message telling Dad why he’s so great. A fun way for kids to get creative with words.
Handmade Father's Day Fry Box Card
Give Dad a “box of fries full of love.” Each fry holds a message telling Dad why he’s so great. A fun way for kids to get creative with words.
Father's Day LolliPOP Prize Ribbon
End on a sweet note with this punny idea. Kids can make paper prize ribbons, add a lollipop in the centre, and write messages like “#1 Pop!” or “Sweetest Dad.”
👉 See how to make it here
Father's Day Card FAQs
What is the easiest Father’s Day card for kids to make?
Printable colouring cards or chatterbox fortune tellers are the simplest, even for preschoolers.
What materials do I need to make Father’s Day cards at home?
Paper, scissors, glue, colouring pens, and any printable templates linked in this article.
Are these cards FREE to make?
Yes, all of the printable templates included are FREE, and the other crafts use items you likely already have at home.
Can preschoolers make these Father’s Day cards?
Yes, many of the cards are simple enough for young children with some help from an adult, especially the colouring and printable cards.
When is Father’s Day in New Zealand?
Father’s Day is celebrated in New Zealand on the first Sunday in September each year.