13 DIY birthday cards for dad 2025
Everyone deserves to be celebrated on their birthday, and no one more than your dad. He deserves to know how much you love and appreciate him, and nothing shares this message more than a handmade card.
We’ve collected some brilliant DIY birthday cards for dads that you can make and be inspired by. You’ll find plenty of free printables, unique designs and themed cards which cater to fathers with a range of hobbies.
Explore our DIY birthday cards for dads and give your Pa a day to remember.
13 DIY birthday cards for dad to make today
1. DIY birthday cards for dads who love gardening
Green-fingered parents will love our fun gardening birthday cards. This dad’s shed design is perfect for those who love to potter about or enjoy a spot of DIY.
Download your free gardening printables here on Gathered and use them to create a birthday card for your dad.
2. Flipping fun DIY birthday card
How sweet is this trampolining hamster card? This funny fella makes a brilliant DIY birthday card for dad, especially if he’s a fan of furry friends.
Learn how to make this creative spinner card and find the free hamster printables/templates here on Gathered.
Show your dad how much you care
Not sure what to write in your DIY birthday card for dad? Take a look through our What to Write in a Birthday Card article for inspiration.
3. DIY birthday cards for dads who love cricket
Dads who love cricket will adore this cricket cross stitch pattern! Stitch our free bat and ball design and gift it to your old man on his special day.
4. DIY dad stepper card
This incredible stepper card is as unique as your dad is! Learn how to make a DIY stepper card and customise it to suit your parent. Add his name, age and pictures of the two of you together for a personal touch.
5. DIY dad birthday card
If your old man is handy with a toolbox, then this is the card for him. Use our how to make a toolbox card tutorial and share in his passion for DIY!
6. DIY birthday cards for dads who love tech
Indulge your dad’s love of tech with these cool gaming and technology printables. These free downloads can be turned into several DIY birthday cards for dad, including these four modern designs.
Don’t forget Father's Day!
Once his birthday card is sorted, it’s time to think about Father’s Day. Take a look through our Fathers Day card ideas and you’ll be on a cardmaking roll.
7. Faux leather wallet card
This clever DIY birthday card for dads uses Kraft card to create a faux leather wallet. Follow our how to make fake leather tutorial, which shows you how to make this interesting card.
8. DIY birthday cards for dads who love fishing
Celebrate your father’s love of fishing with our pop-up fish card. Use our free fishing printables to create this silly card and fill it with inside jokes and funny memories.
9. Cross stitch your dad a DIY card
Our collection of Father's Day cross stitch patterns can be used for any celebration, including birthdays. Stitch our beer, campervan, camera or toolkit design and you’ll have made a keepsake card.
You will also love our cross stitch patterns for men’s shirt designs, which feature six styles.
10. DIY birthday cards for foodie dads
Everyone loves a delicious meal, especially on their birthday. Make one of our papercraft food cards, which includes this tasty pizza design. You’ll also find ice-creams, doughnuts, burgers and more.
Looking for something a little different?
Follow our how to make a beer holder tutorial and make your dad a two-in-one gift and card.
11. DIY birthday cards for dads who love cars
From Formula One to vintage car expos, dads with a passion for motors will love these DIY birthday cards. Download our free car printables and cut, stick and glue a mechanical-themed card this weekend.
12. Golf-themed birthday cards for dads
Impress your golfer dad with our shirt-shaped card! Designed to look like a smart golfing shirt, this card-making tutorial also comes with a free template you can print.
13. Nautical DIY birthday cards
Sail the seven seas with our free nautical card making printables. Turn these printables into a range of fantastic cards, all of which are ideal for dads of all ages.
Create a card your dad will remember
Taking the time to make a handmade card is an act of love, and one your dad will appreciate. Use our collection of DIY birthday cards for dads and choose a design which suits your parent’s personality.
Add a sweet message, and we promise you’ll win Child of the Year!
It’s time to make him the perfect gift
DIY birthday card for dad is sorted, now it’s time for the present! Take a look through our DIY birthday gifts for dads and make him a present he’ll treasure forever.
