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Best Father’s Day cards of 2020: funny and cute cards for dad

Mark the year with the daddy of all cards

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Abha Shah @brimfulofashah
12 June 2020

The countdown to Father’s Day is on, with the big day - June 21 - just a few days away.

With lockdown measures cutting off our face-to-face time with friends and family all spring, you may not have seen the old man for a few months. Then again, if you’ve been living together, you may have spent more time in each other’s company than ever. Either way, the yearly celebration is the perfect opportunity to show the father figure in your life how much they mean to you – whether it’s your dad, grandpa, step-dad or an uncle.

A card is a lovely way to get your message across, whether on its own or accompanying a gift.

There are plenty of cards available, from the sweet and topical, for those just entering the world of fatherhood and funny ones which dish out those classic dad jokes he loves so much right back at him.

We’ve rounded up some of our favourites below.

Pop up tool box Father's day card

Best for: handy heroes

The daddy of high street stationery, there are few cards you can’t find at Paperchase. As well as fun and novelty gifts, the Father’s Day selection is pleasingly huge, but this one caught our eye thanks to the pop-up element. Designed like a toolbox, it opens to reveal a pun-worthy message within. Consider Father’s Day cards nailed.

Topiary Dad card

Best for: the green-fingered guy

Botanical buffs will appreciate the artistry of this high-quality card from Papier, which can be customised to make it extra special. Illustrated by artist Jade Fisher, 30p from each sale will go to CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).

Woof You Dad

Best for: doggie dads

Whether he’s mad about pups or his pooch is his only ‘child’, this canine-themed cards is ideal for top dogs. The stylishly illustrated card opens up to a blank page inside for you to pen your own message.

Gay Father’s Day card

Best for: same-sex parents

If you want to celebrate both parents in a same-sex family on Father’s Day, this wonderful card says it all. The simple design focuses on a sincere, sweet message while the inside of the A5 card is blank, allowing you to add in your own message. Comes with a choice of a brown or white envelope.

You're A Rare Find card

Best for: topical toilet humour

Celebrate the fact that your dad’s love for you is always in stock, unlike supplies of toilet roll during the coronavirus pandemic. This card is available in two sizes and offers a lighthearted way to lift his spirits in lockdown.

Football Table Father's Day Card

Best for: footie fans

The terraces of his favourite club may be off-limits for now, but he can still be reminded of the beautiful game with this clever card that pops up into a foosball table. Simply add a mini paper ball to kick around, and it’s game on!

Personalised Father's Day Photo Card - The Best In The World

Best for: great grandfathers

While lockdown measures are easing, the government is still advising vulnerable people like the elderly to ‘shield’ indoors. With this in mind, it’s more important than ever to stay in touch with father figures like your dad or grandad - and sometimes a phone call just won’t cut it. Make his day with a special card that you can personalise with four family snaps. Personalisation available.

Step Father's Day Card

Best for: the non-biological dad

Being a father is about so much more than sharing DNA. If you want to honour your step-dad with a card that fits, Shining Wit’s cute and font-filled card ticks all the boxes. Blank inside to write a personal message, the card comes with a choice of brightly coloured envelopes. Just make your selection before checking out.

You’re a proper geezer!

Best for: total legends

If in times of uncertainty, you find yourself asking what national treasure and descendent of King Henry VIII Danny Dyer would do, wonder no longer. For a Father’s Day card with spades of east end charm, this card will do very tidily indeed.

Dad You're Ace! Father's Day Card

Best for: hold ‘em heroes

It’s time to put your cards on the table and let him know that he’s the ace in the pack of men in your life. A simple but striking card he’ll be proud to keep on display.

Macmillan Father's Day Card - Avo-Card-O

Best for: pun-loving padres

We promised you dad jokes at the start of this roundup, and here’s a perfect example. Themed on avocados, this cute card won’t fail to rise a chuckle or two from the big man.

Best of all, a portion of the sales will go to Macmillan Cancer Support. Personalisation available.

Father's Day Photo Card

Best for: a trip down memory lane

Remind your pop of happy times before corona with a card that you can customise with a treasured photo. Don’t worry if you’ve only got days to spare before June 21; Papier offers next day delivery if you place an order before 2pm Monday to Friday.

Only Fools - Father's Day

Best for: vintage comedy

Personalise this Del Boy Trotter card with an in-joke or message for the man of the hour. It comes in four sizes and worldwide delivery is available - just be sure to post in plenty of time if you’re sending it to outside the UK.

Best Dad Ever

Best for: papa bears

He may be grizzly grump in the mornings, but he’s your dad so of course, you still love him. Show him just how much with this bear-themed card, artfully presented by Jolly Awesome, one of many artists at Papier. Next day delivery available.

Sunshine Father's day card

Best for: dads new and old

Forget melting heartstrings; this cute card will completely incinerate them. Whether you’re buying a card on behalf of your children, or you just want to remind him you’ll always be his baby, this card accurately portrays the warm, golden rays of your love. Ahhh.

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