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Birthday card for Dad: you make, we mail!

Make a birthday card for Dad with your photos and message. It's a real 4x6 glossy postcard, so there's no envelope or stamp: we print it and mail it to him, postage included, from $9.99.

Loved by families across the countryEstimated delivery Oct 23 – 30
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A photo postcard of four family pictures resting on an open red mailbox in autumn
A laughing grandmother and grandfather holding up a photo postcard
A photo postcard held on the fridge with fruit magnets, beside a school photo and a child's rainbow drawing
A mom in the kitchen holding up a photo postcard next to her baby in a high chair
A photo postcard on a red gingham picnic blanket with lemonade and strawberries
A young couple and their dog on the couch holding up a photo postcard
A photo postcard on a party table with confetti, a party hat and birthday cake
A puppy asleep on a yellow couch next to a photo postcard

What people are saying

  • “My parents love my postcards and I never would have done it without Familyletter, I don’t think I have ever even bought a stamp before. Love it and will keep using them!”
    Tricia M.
  • “I visited my grandparents last week and it was awesome to see their fridge covered with my postcards! They seem to really appreciate them”
    Eric S.
  • “I’ve been sending postcards back and forth with some long distance friends and I genuinely forgot how fun it is to get something in the mail that isn’t a bill lol”
    Steven G.
  • “I sent one to my best friend after she moved across the country and now we’re obsessed. We talk all the time but getting real pics is totally different.”
    Georgia K.
  • “This is such a good “thinking of you” gift, it feels way more intentional than sending a text”
    Alex U.
  • “My boyfriend and I are long distance and this hits completely different than texting pictures. We already FaceTime constantly so having an actual picture of him on my desk feels less digital.”
    Claire O.
  • “I sent the first one as a joke and now everyone asks when the next one is coming”
    Patrick E.
  • “I send a few postcards a month to my buddies from college, it’s kind of like a monthly time capsule”
    Elijah P.

See how it works in 20 seconds

Pick photos, write a note, we print it, then stamp and mail it. Postage included.

How to send a birthday card for Dad

He said not to get him anything. A card with the grandkids' faces on it doesn't count.

  1. Add up to four photos: the grandkids, or you and Dad.
  2. Write your message on the back and pick a font.
  3. Check out, enter his address, and we print and mail it.

What to write in a birthday card for Dad

Thank him for one thing he taught you, then let the kids sign it. Lines to borrow:

  • From a daughter: “You taught me to change a tire. I still call you first. Happy birthday, Dad.”
  • From a son: “Now that I have kids, I get why you were always tired. Sorry. Happy birthday.”
  • “Every time I fix something myself, I hear you say righty-tighty. Happy birthday, Dad.”
  • “The kids ask about you every week. Come see how tall they got.”

Funny lines for Dad

A funny birthday card for Dad teases a habit he'd admit to. Keep it dry:

  • “You said you didn't want anything, so here are your grandkids. You're welcome.”
  • “Still the only one we trust with the carving knife. Happy birthday.”
  • “We'd make a joke about your age, but you'd repeat it at dinner for a year.”

Cards for the rest of the family

One order holds up to 10 cards, each to its own US address, so birthday cards for Dad and everyone else go out together.

The kids want their own? Make a birthday card for Grandpa from them, or birthday postcards for everyone else.

Happy birthday card for Dad ideas

Card front with two photos: a mom and two kids on a porch with a pumpkin, and a birthday cake with lit candles
The grandkids and the cake
Card front with two photos: a man carving a turkey while a toddler watches, and a boy jumping into a leaf pile
Dad on carving duty
Card front with one photo of a man and a girl holding sparklers in the snow, with a Happy Birthday sticker
Sparklers in the snow
Back of the cake card: confetti, a Happy Birthday banner and a note about Owen eating the frosting first
Back of the cake card
Back of the carving card: yellow stripes, a Best Dad ever sticker and a note about the carving knife
Back of the carving card
Back of the sparklers card: a star pattern, a cake sticker and a note from Sam and Lily
Back of the sparklers card

When to mail Dad's birthday card

Order at least 15 days before the day, and earlier in December.

Sending for a birthday or a holiday? Please allow up to 15 days. USPS can run a little slow, especially in December.

Most cards arrive in 5 to 10 business days: we print within 1 to 2 business days, then it travels by USPS First-Class Mail. We can’t guarantee a delivery date.

What it costs

PostcardsPriceEach
1$9.99$9.99
2$17.99$9.00
3$24.99$8.33
5$34.99$7.00
10$59.99$6.00

Shipping is free on every order, even one card. Each card in an order can go to a different US address.

Dad birthday card questions

What do you write in a birthday card for Dad?

Thank him for one specific thing he taught you or did for you, add news about the grandkids, and have everyone sign. Short and true wins.

What's a funny thing to write in Dad's birthday card?

Tease a habit he owns: the thermostat, the remote, the dad jokes. A photo of the grandkids with “you said you didn't want anything” works too.

What should a son or daughter write to Dad on his birthday?

Something only his kid would know: the advice he repeats, the trip that went wrong, the job he taught you. Then say thanks.

Is it a folded birthday card?

No. It's a 4x6 glossy photo postcard: your photos on the front, your message on the back. No envelope or stamp to buy. We add postage and mail it.

How early should I order Dad's birthday card?

Order at least 15 days before his birthday. Most cards arrive in 5 to 10 business days, but we can't guarantee a delivery date.

How much does a birthday card for Dad cost?

$9.99 for one card, with free shipping on every order. Postage is included, and up to 10 cards fit in one order.