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Birthday card for dad.
From everyone.
A birthday card for dad, signed by everyone in the family. Each person gets a link, writes a message, and the card opens for him on his birthday.
Below are birthday messages for dad that families actually write. Pick one, make it his, and sign it.
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Everyone's words in one card.
Updated
Happy birthday. The card was my idea. The singing later was not.
Happy birthday. You taught me more than you know, mostly by example.
You've been the best dad we could ask for, which we know because we asked.
Pick a design
The question
Each writer gets a question.
One at a time, about Sam. They answer in their own words, or write without one.
- Something Sam did this year that you still think about.
- Words of Sam's that you have caught yourself using.
- A day Sam made better just by turning up.
- Something Sam taught you without meaning to.
- A small thing about Sam that nobody else would notice.
- The story about Sam you tell most.
- The moment you knew you had a proper friend in Sam.
- Something Sam did that only a friend would.
- A thing you still laugh about together.
- The time Sam turned up when it mattered.
- Something Sam knew about you before you said it.
- Something Sam did for the family that went unsaid.
- A habit of Sam's that you have caught yourself copying.
- A memory of Sam from when you were younger.
- Something Sam put up with from you.
- Something Sam taught you, mostly by example.
- A small thing Sam did that you noticed and never mentioned.
- The moment you knew.
- Something Sam did this year that made things easier for you.
- A thing about Sam you would not change.
- Something Sam carried that was yours to carry.
- The thing you go to Sam for.
- Something you picked up from working beside Sam.
- A bad day at work that Sam turned round.
- Something a new starter should be told about Sam.
- Something Sam did that made the job feel worth doing.
Or write without one.
Birthday messages for dad
Pick one and change a detail so it sounds like you.
From the kids
Happy birthday, Dad. We pooled our money and it still wasn't enough. Love you.
Happy birthday. The card was my idea. The singing later was not.
You've been the best dad we could ask for, which we know because we asked.
From a grown-up child
Happy birthday. I call you when things go wrong and when things go right. You are the first number either way.
I didn't always take your advice. I'm starting to think I should have. Happy birthday, Dad.
Happy birthday. You taught me more than you know, mostly by example.
A few things to skip
Don't reach for a gag about age or getting old. He's heard it. If you want to be funny, make it about him specifically, not about the number.
Don't write a paragraph listing everything he has ever done. Pick the one thing that is true right now and say that instead.
Don't end with 'we hope you have a wonderful day'. Just sign it. The card is the thing.
One card from everyone
Set his birthday, send one link, and it opens for him that morning.
- 01
Set the date.
His birthday. The card opens that morning and not before.
- 02
Send one link.
Everyone clicks it, writes a few words, and signs their name. No chasing, no paper.
- 03
He reads it on his phone.
Every name, every message. Better than a card that arrives three days late.
Questions
Where can I get a birthday card for dad that everyone signs?
On tbf you send one link to the family. Everyone adds a message, and the card opens for him on his birthday.
When should I set the card up?
A week before gives everyone time to sign without being chased. Two days before usually works too, as long as the family is not too large.
What if someone misses the link before his birthday?
They can still sign after the card opens. Dad sees the new names when he looks back at it.
Somebody has a day coming up.
Everyone's words in one card.