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These Printable Father’s Day Cards Are Totally Free

Just make sure that you have enough ink to crank out these cute cards.

It’s estimated that 6.5 billion greeting cards are purchased annually. While store-bought cards can be cool, there’s something to be said about revving up your printer, filling it with some plain paper, and selecting a card online to customize with not just color, but your own sentiments sweetly expressed as well. And with Father’s Day coming up, you can score some free printable Father’s Day cards that Pops will be so pleased with.

Although printable cards are the ultimate in expression, they’re also a huge time saver. After all, you may have forgotten to cruise through the card aisle and pick up one for your dad — and come Father’s Day, the pickin’s are super slim. They’re also ideal for little kids who might want to make their own cards for Daddy or Grandpa. And as long as you have enough ink, your kiddo can crank out as many cards as they want without wasting $4 or more per cute card. Because why give one card when you can gift a few with your child’s sweet handwriting?

So peruse this virtual selection of free printable Father’s Day cards that are sweet, sentimental, and funny.

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A comfy couch Father’s Day card

If your family is like most, when it comes to seating, everyone (even the dog) has their special spot. So for the guy who can’t get enough of his special chair, this cute Father’s Day card will encapsulate that feeling. The 5 x 7 card comes in a printable version as well as an ecard, too. You can customize it by adding photos, stickers, or even opting for one of seven different layout styles. You can preview the card as you go, so that it’s as cool as dear ol’ dad. And if you’re feeling social, simply share it on Facebook or Pinterest.

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A superhero Father’s Day card

With all that Dad does, he should walk around wearing a cape. In lieu of the ability to leap from tall buildings in a single bound, you can just give him this superhero Father’s Day card instead. You can either stick with the text that’s already inside the card, which reads: “Happy Father’s Day to a super dad — the superhero in my life,” or come up with some words of your own. Either way, Dad is definitely going to feel “super” when he gets this card, which is a free printable from Greetings Island.

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A Father’s Day card that settles the debate of who’s the favorite parent

Of course, you love your momma, but, well, there’s something a little extra spesh about your dad. Maybe it’s the sound advice he’s given you all these years, the way he cradles and cuddles with those grandbabies, or how he’s helped you out of a jam more than once when you were a testy teenager. No matter what your reason(s), this free printable Father’s Day card tells it like it is. (Just make sure that Mom doesn’t lay her eyeballs on it — or it might not be a fun Father’s Day.)

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A Father’s Day card for your dapper Dad

If you’re planning a sophisticated soiree for Father’s Day, you’re going to need a card that’s going to complement it. And this one from Elegance and Enchantment will give you all those Don Draper feels — but for your father. But if you’re going for a theme, you’ll be happy to know that, in addition to the card, you can print out bottle labels (perfect for covering wine bottles or even beer), you can also crank out some coupons, too, which can be good for anything that Dad wants, like someone else to cut the grass, or handle those poopy diapers.

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A tie-centric Father’s Day card

Father’s Day and ties go together like PB&J. So whether you’re giving Dad a real tie or not, this Father’s Day tie card from Greetings Island will definitely fit the mood. The printable card comes also as an ecard, is totally shareable on social media, and you can add some stickers, too. Depending on your dad, he might be inspired to swap out some of his basic ties for the more exciting purple-striped tie on the cover of the card instead.

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A Father’s Day card with lots to color in

Sure, printing out a Father’s Day card might be fast and free, but where’s the fun in that for your child? Well, this printable Father’s Day card from Melissa & Doug gives homemade cards a run for their money. Not only can your kiddo color in all those cool stars on the cover as well as the back, but they can even fold the card in half, and cut it out with safety scissors (and your guidance, of course). Your kid can color to their heart’s content, but they can also turn this into a craft project, complete with stickers, stamps, and (gasp), glitter.

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A Father’s Day card from his little monkey

For the kiddo who never stops climbing all over Dad, this Daddy’s Monkey Father’s Day card is perfect. It shows a happy Father and baby monkey hanging on a vine, and holding onto each other. As cute as the card is, though, be sure that your ink levels are up, because this colorful card will require a good amount. The canvas textured look of the card gives it a timeless appeal. This card is adorable for small children, and even those who still refer to themselves as Daddy’s Monkey.

8

Best dad ever Father’s Day card

Sometimes, the simplest cards carry the biggest emotional statement. Homemade Gifts Made Easy’s Best Dad Ever Father’s Day card uses a big, bold font to express how much Dad means to you. But instead of periods, red hearts adorn each word in this minimalist card. It’s up to you how much (or little) you’d like to write inside the card, which is blank. You could keep the theme going and write something small, or instead use all that blank space to fill with loving words and memories you have about Dad. Your choice.

9

A nacho average Father’s Day card

You and your dad go together like chips and dip. That’s what makes this tortilla chip Father’s Day printable card adorably delicious. From Homemade Gifts Made Easy, the printable card is cute, since the chip is dressed not in dip or guac, but a sweet sombrero and a big moustache. When you give Dad this card, it just might inspire your familia to go out to a restaurant for some nachos and other tasty treats.

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A Father’s Day card for the grilling dad

For the guy who likes to grill, you’ll need to serve up this free printable Father’s Day card. It features, naturally, a T-bone steak on the grill. Inside you can write whatever you’d like — it’s up to you how much you want to write, whether it’s well-done, medium, or, if you’re a person of few words, rare. But steak analogies aside, this card will go over big with any Grill Master, like your dad.

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A tear-jerker Father’s Day printable card

Some Father’s Day cards are funny. Some are witty, and some are cute. But then there are Father’s Day cards like the one from Landee See Landee Do, which are going to make everyone have an emotional meltdown… but in a good way. “Dad, I know you’ve loved me since I was born, but I’ve loved you my whole life.” (Cue waterworks.) It’s sweet, sentimental, and guaranteed to having everyone reaching for some tissues. The printable card is easy to download and print; it’s up to you to write something even more meaningful inside.

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A punny Father’s Day card

There are some traditional moments that are so symbolic of dads with their kids, like tossing a baseball around, or fishing. Well, you won’t have to fish for compliments when you give Dad or Grandpa this free printable Father’s Day card which has nostalgia baited right on the hook. The image of a father and son fishing together (and reeling in a fish, to boot) will definitely make him feel sentimental. Because when it comes down to it, yur father is o-fish-ally the best dad ever.

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A Father’s Day card that spells out the love

When your little one is just learning how to spell, they can learn a quick and easy way to spell out “I love you” with just two letters and a heart, thanks to this printable card from Sweet Scarlet. Perfect for Father’s Day, the card features the alphabet with the lovely highlighted letters and the word “Daddy” at the end to read “I love you, Daddy.” Awww.

You don’t have to spend a fortune on Father’s Day, especially when it comes to cards. Download and print any one of these free printable Father’s Day cards and customize them with your own words or additional artwork from the kids. It shows that love (and these printable cards) are absolutely priceless.