Printable Father’s Day Cards
With our curated free printable Father’s Day cards, you can add timeless poems and quotes that speak louder than any generic greeting.
Fatherhood is strength, sacrifice, and love in quiet motion. This Father’s Day, skip the store-bought sentiment and give something with deeper meaning.
These easy-to-print cards feature words from literary greats like Rudyard Kipling, William Wordsworth, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Edgar Guest, Fanny Fern, and more—each line a tribute to the heart of fatherhood.
Whether you’re a child honoring your dad or a parent writing to a son on his first Father’s Day, these selections turn simple printable cards into lasting keepsakes.
Classic Quotes for Father’s Day Cards
Add depth to your day card with words from minds who captured the spirit of fatherhood long before Hallmark existed.
- William Shakespeare: “It is a wise father that knows his own child.”
- Japanese Proverb: “A father’s goodness is higher than the mountain, a mother’s goodness deeper than the sea.”
- Lydia M. Child: “Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father!”
- Antoine François Prévost: “The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature.”
- Psalm 103:13: “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.”
These quotes work beautifully in free printable Father’s Day cards—a perfect blend of thoughtfulness and ease.
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Timeless Poems That Belong in a Card
Print a poem instead of writing your own—these classics capture fatherhood in ways that still hit home today.
“If—” by Rudyard Kipling
A powerful message of integrity, patience, and strength—a favorite from fathers to sons.
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you…
Use the final lines as a message of encouragement or include the full poem in a printable Father’s Day card.
“Father” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
A gentle and heartfelt piece, perfect from a daughter or son to a dad.
He never made a fortune, or a noise in the world where men are seeking after fame… But he has lived a life that tells for good or ill, for it was full of love.
Edgar A. Guest’s Poetry
Known as “The People’s Poet,” Guest’s warm, honest verses about family make for beautiful Father’s Day card messages.
Only a dad with a tired face,
Coming home from the daily race…
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow & William Wordsworth
Both poets wrote about the roles of family, memory, and duty. Their excerpts work beautifully for a reflective or religious Father’s Day card.
For a Son on His First Father’s Day
Fanny Fern, Ann Taylor, and Lydia M. Child wrote often about parenthood. Quotes from them paired with scripture or a free printable card can make a touching gift for a new dad stepping into the role for the first time.
Example pairing:
- Quote from Fanny Fern: “To her, the name of father was another name for love.”
- Include with: A soft pastel card design, space for a personal message, and baby’s handprint or photo.
How to Download and Use These Free Printable Cards
These free printable Father’s Day cards are easy to download, personalize, and print:
- Sign up, Sign in, and Download the file with all 20 choices.
- Pick a quote or poem.
- Choose a card layout—classic, modern, religious, or funny Father’s Day card style.
- Print at home or at a local shop.
- Write your personal message, and you’re done.
They’re perfect for kids, adults, and even couples giving a card to a new dad.
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Gifts fade. Words stay. A printable Father’s Day card with a quote from Shakespeare or a poem by Kipling can say more than anything bought last minute.
Whether it’s something funny, sentimental, or spiritual, you’re giving a piece of literary heritage with a personal touch.
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About Julie
She’s a homeschool graduate, mother of five, designer, and educator. Inspired by classic books, art, music, and nature, she creates thoughtful, engaging resources to support parents and educators in teaching with intention and wonder.
