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Birthday cards for Dad (who said not to make a fuss)

Most dads say they don’t want anything for their birthday. Most dads are not being entirely honest. A card on his phone is the fuss-free middle ground: no gift wrap, no trip to the shop, just a link that opens into candles, a cake to cut, a few photos and then a letter from you.

Browse 3 designsGo to the Birthday site

You’ll make it in our birthday editor, birthday.myheartcraft.com.

Classic is understated, good for a dad who likes things done properly. Arcade is for the father who still claims he was the family’s video-game champion. Miles Apart suits the years when a flight sits between you.

Write the thing you never say out loud. It doesn’t have to be long. “I get it now” is enough for most dads.

Our picks for Dad

See it before you make it

A few seconds of what they’ll see when they open it. Tap play; nothing loads until you do.

  • Classic · Magical and cinematic, under a sparkling night sky.

  • Arcade · A retro handheld game: press start to celebrate.

  • Miles Apart · Long-distance and tender: a letter that flies to them.

What to write to your dad

  • Happy birthday, Papa. Everything I know about showing up for people, I learnt from watching you.
  • Happy birthday, Dad. Thanks for the lifts, the lectures and the loans. I’m still working on paying back the last one.
  • To the man who fixes everything: happy birthday. Take today off, I’ve got it covered (mostly).
  • You never said much about how hard some years were. I noticed anyway. Thank you.
  • Happy birthday to the only person whose “we’ll see” I learnt to translate.
  • I used to think you knew everything. Now I just think you knew enough, which is harder.

Frequently asked questions

What should I write in a birthday message for my dad?

Pick one specific memory, like a road trip, the day he taught you to ride a bike or advice that stuck, and tell him what it meant. Dads rarely hear it said out loud, so two honest lines beat a long speech.

Can the whole family send it together?

One person makes the card, but you can sign the letter from everyone and share the link in the family group so everyone sees it.

Which design is best for a dad?

Classic if he prefers something calm and elegant, Arcade if he grew up on video games, and Miles Apart if you live in a different city or country.

Can I give it to him in print?

You get a QR code along with the link. Print it inside a card or stick it on a gift, and he scans it to open the celebration.

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