Are you looking for a Father’s Day card or gift idea? This is our roundup of projects and SVGs to celebrate all the dads, grandpas, stepdads, and other father figures out there. We tried to include projects in our roundup that are a little bit different from the usual BBQ or fishing themes.
All of these projects are fairly easy, some are more detailed, but none are super hard to make. Whether you’re looking for something fast and easy or if you have more time to devote, we’ve got you covered!
Super Easy Father’s Day cards for beginners and 11th hour crafting
Far from the Tree card by Snip to It!
We originally designed this card for Mother’s Day but it applies to awesome dads, too. We celebrate all the dads, stepdads, and grandfathers who love unconditionally, no matter how different their kids may be. An easy insert card that is perfect for beginners and requires only cardstock and a pen, you can personalize it in your dad’s fave colors. You can get the SVG from the Father’s Day section of our Resource Library.
Father’s Day outline cards by the Bearded Housewife
We love these super easy but adorable insert cards from crafty dad Nick at the Bearded Housewife. Great for beginners but such a sweet image of father and child, personalize it with Dad’s favorite color. You can very easily mirror the image so you can write on the inside with a pen and make the card in one step.
Stencil cards for Father/Grandfather by Inside Outlined
No matter what you call him, celebrate Dad or Grandpa with these classic designs from Byrd at Inside Outlined. These cards are easy enough for beginners but still have that special handmade touch. If you’re looking for a heartfelt card that doesn’t take a ton of time, these are a great choice.
Nintendo Father’s Day card by Doodlecraft Blog
Lots of dads will love Natalie from Doodlecraft’s callback to the good old days of Super Mario and Legend of Zelda. If your dad is a cheat code master, this one’s for him. You don’t even need any cutting machine to make this cool card, just print and cut the image to size, stick it on a base and you’re done!
Intermediate Father’s Day crafts when you have a little more time
Mid-Century “Premium Papa” layered card by Snip to It!
This snazzy card is a new addition to the roundup for 2025. We’ve been big fans of MCM style art and design forever, so this year we thought we’d give our own Dads this mid-century inspired card. It turned out so well, we had to share it with everybody! The card we made is a combination of cardstock and vinyl, but you can make it any way you like! The card base fits inside a standard 5×7 envelope so there’s no need to scramble to make something custom. Download the SVG file in our Resource Library.
Here’s a tip: want to make assembling these small pieces easier for yourself? Check out our tutorial on adding score lines as a placement guide for cardmaking.
Custom True Brushed metallic vinyl coasters by Snip to It!
We think this coaster set made using Cricut True Brushed vinyl will appeal to all kinds of dads. Whether you want to honor him with a set of Kings or choose another theme, the metal look of the vinyl pairs amazingly with a cork coaster. Combine this set with Dad’s favorite liquor or coffee, or a personalized mug for a practical gift he can use every day. Nobody will guess how fast and easy these are to make!
Godfather-inspired card designs by Snip to It!
We love a great theme around here, so we’re offering our take on a classic. Whether you’re looking for a card for a new dad in your life, or your own dad as an adult, this is a fun way to celebrate. We sent our dads the landscape (baby mobile) version of the card this year.
Tuxedo envelope for Father’s Day, grad or weddings by Snip to It!
This was the envelope we designed for our Goodfather cards, with Vito Corleone’s signature rose boutonniere. Our envelope opens from the side, as a tux jacket would, and is perfect for cards and gift cards. This is a fairly simple project that you can use for all kinds of occasions.
Koala Father’s Day card by Crafting in the Rain
Stephanie from Crafting in the Rain designed this totally cute pun card for Father’s Day. This fun design uses adhesive vinyl so it might pose a bit of a challenge if you haven’t used that material before, but you should be able to create this card fairly easily.
“If Dad can’t fix it…” SVG from Gina C. Creates
This SVG from Gina C. can be used for a card, t-shirt, or blackboard sign like her featured image. You can choose this version or “If Papa can’t fix it…” A fun way to celebrate a handy dad!
Dad Joke SVG by Artsy Fartsy Mama
We love the humor and fun of Lindsay’s projects at Artsy Fartsy Mama, and this was our favorite dad joke project. This design looks great on a shirt, but you could also use it to make a mug or tumbler using adhesive vinyl or Infusible Ink (use another color for the writing).
No Name Generic Father’s Day card by Snip to It!
If you’re Canadian, you’ll recognize this right away. Ian designed this last year, so if you’re boycotting Loblaws right now, we totally get it. But still, an iconic card for an iconic dad! Two alternate versions of the inside of the card are shown below. You can find the free SVG in our Resource Library in the Father’s Day section and make it with just yellow cardstock and black vinyl.
Best Dad by Par box card by Lemony Fizz
Keepin’ it casual, here’s a delightful golf-themed card from Rhoda at Lemony Fizz. We love the bright colors she used, and you can easily make this card from your own scraps!
No. 1 Dad Badge card by Craft with Sarah
This is a very fun project that is a card and a badge you can put on Dad. Perfect if you’ve got little kids, Sarah makes it easy to customize the colors just for the man of the day. You could even add Dad’s name and the year on the tails of the ribbons if you like. A cute keepsake that will look great in photos!
Layered Cardstock Dad SVG by Extraordinary Chaos
We like this cool cutout by Sarah at Extraordinary Chaos, which isn’t a card but can be used in many different ways. You can choose either ‘DAD’ or ‘DADDY’ versions of the SVG and the cardstock lettering can be used as an embellishment for a card or a cake topper. You could also cut the design out of vinyl and use it on a mug, or create an HTV version for a shirt.
Golf Cart Father’s Day card by the Bearded Housewife
Another charming little golf box card, this one from Nick at The Bearded Housewife featuring a golf cart. It’s a fun card to put together, and there are lots of ways to personalize for Dad.
Retro style pop-up Father’s Day card by Miss Mandee
Miss Mandee is a wonderful source of designs you won’t find anywhere else, and we loved this retro Father’s Day homage to the roller rink days. This pop-up looks challenging, but Mandee’s tutorial walks you through the cutting and assembly.
Art Deco Iron Cross Father’s Day card by the Crazy Cricut Lady
Another unique card from Carmel at Crazy Cricut Lady, it’s nice to see Dad associated with some hearts for a change! This four panel card folding card features lots of cool Art Deco details (which we love) and bright colors. A great alternative to all of the over-the-top masculine cards that you see.
Father’s Day Art Deco paper art scene by Miss Mandee
Shadowbox and layered cards are super popular these days, and we love this layered design by Miss Mandee. And if your Dad really is keen on Art Deco, this card will blow his mind. Tres chic, very sophisticated, but Mandee’s tutorial takes you through every step with lots of pictures.
Our fave projects from Cricut Design Space
If you are an Access member, sometimes the easiest thing to do is just pick a project that’s ready to make in Design Space. There are thousands of projects and images to choose from, but these are a few we liked that might appeal to dads with various interests. We’re starting the list with a few tumbler and mug projects if you want to make a gift to go with some coasters!
Set of 4 Guitar tumbler graphics
Custom etched tumbler design
Dad coloring mug
Personalized Gift Card Wallet
Happy Father’s Gay insert card
Pop-up father’s day camping card
Retro Daddy-O Father’s Day Card
Before you go…
If you’re still looking for inspiration for something cool, classy or even silly to make your Dad for Father’s day, check out our list of the best crafting fonts for dudes. You’ll find something to fit the mood.
