Creating the Perfect Father’s Day Card
Father’s Day is a great excuse to show some of the father figures in your life appreciation. Whether you wish to thank your dad, uncle, grandfather, or teacher, there is always room for more gratitude, encouragement, and love in their life.
How to Create the Perfect Card - Examples
The best gifts are those which cannot be bought. You can start reminding your favorite people that you care by sending them a heartfelt message. A message may not stand in for decades of love and encouragement, but it is a wonderful way to express love and appreciation.
General Tips for Father’s Day Messages
The most important aspect of a proper Father’s Day message is that it relays how much you care about the person you’re sending it to. The best cards are personalized with stories from your relationship with them, as well. While you may use any of the messages here to help craft your message, make sure you also add your own personalized element to the card. Using nicknames is another great way to make your card feel more personal.
Try to recount funny stories such as the time you flooded the laundry room and then threw soap spuds at your dad, or when your uncle tried to babysit you on Halloween while dressed as a hot dog. Be funny, be authentic, and most of all, be yourself – they already love you!
Messages for Dad
You don’t need to be eloquent to let your dad know you love him. You could probably scrawl, “Love you always” on a napkin, and your dad would cherish it for life. Just be authentic and try messages like these:
- “Thanks for being there for me all my life. I don’t know where I’d be without you.”
- “You provided me with guidance, encouragement, and love all my life. You were always there to cheer me on and never lost faith in me. I can never replace you.”
- “I was blessed from the day I was born just having you in my life.”
- “I know I wasn’t easy to raise, but I respect you so much for keeping your faith in me. You never stopped believing in me, even when I did. I love you, Dad.”
- “I’m so proud to call you my dad. Now I know that the real superheroes of this world are the parents raising their kids with patience and love.”
- “I learned how to be a father from you, and if I am even 10% like you as a dad, I know my son will be fine. At the very least, he will always have the greatest grandfather in the world.”
Messages for Grandfathers
Many messages for fathers will apply directly to your grandfather, but there are plenty of new ways to express gratitude. Still try to add a personalized touch to your card using stories and nicknames, and feel free to use messages such as these:
- “Grandpa, I will always cherish our fishing trips and nights on the porch just talking. I wish I could spend decades just hearing about your adventures. I love you, Grandpa.”
- “I would not even know what a wrench is without you! Thanks for helping me turn into a responsible adult. You were always there helping around the house and keeping us all in line. None of us would have been as successful as we are without you in our corner.”
- “Papa, happy Father’s Day! Thanks for making me the luckiest grandkid in the world for having you as a grandfather.”
- “I will always admire how hardworking, honest, and genuine you are. I learned how to be an honest adult from your example.”
- “Your family can never repay you for the love and dedication you have shown us. You are always there to tell us a joke or story. Happy Father’s Day, Papa. We love you!”
Messages for Uncles, Mentors, Godfathers, and Others
Not only fathers and grandfathers need to be reminded that we love and appreciate them on Father’s Day, however. There are many kinds of father figures in our lives, and they all deserve gratitude. Try thanking the other special men in your life with some of these messages:
- “Uncle Jake, I hope you have a wonderful Father’s Day weekend. I can’t imagine a single Christmas without you there to joke about the turkey. Have fun this Sunday and relax some – you deserve it.”
- “I’m so grateful to have you in my life this Father’s Day. I could spend every day thanking you for your guidance and wisdom throughout my life, and it still wouldn’t measure up. Have a great Father’s Day!”
- “I’ve looked up to you ever since I was old enough to hold my head up on my own. You helped mom and dad so much over the years. Our family cannot thank you enough for all your help and love. Happy Father’s Day!”
- “I just wanted to thank you for being an excellent role model as I was growing up. You’re the kind of mentor every student needs. Have a great Father’s Day.”
- “Thinking of you on Father’s Day and wishing you the best. You have been such a positive influence on me over the years. Even my wife is thankful to you!”
Messages for Spouses
Reminding the men we love that they are appreciated is critical to the theme of Father’s Day. Messages from spouses are just as important as those from our children. Don’t forget to tell your spouse how much you appreciate them! Here are some examples:
- “Happy Father’s Day, darling. Our daughter may not be old enough to thank you herself yet, but I promise one day she will remember you as her knight in shining armor picking up diapers at 3AM.”
- “Our little family has so much to thank you for. We all love you and hope you have a fantastic Father’s Day. Eat cake, have a beer, and take the day off. I’m babysitting tonight!”
- “I can’t think of anyone else I’d rather join me on this crazy ride of life. I’m so thankful to have you here by my side. We all are. Have a good Father’s Day, love.”
- “I didn’t think it was possible to love you more, but the day I saw you hold our son was the first of many times that I realized there was no limit to how much I can love you. We lucked out to have you in our lives. Thank you for being the best husband and father we could have ever hoped for.”