Is It Better to Buy or Make a Father's Day Card?

Wondering if you should buy or make a Father’s Day card this year? We understand the struggle of trying to get the perfect card for the father figure in your life, and we’re here to help. Whether you want something funny, serious, or sentimental, there are options for everyone, and the ideal card could be just a few clicks away.

If you are still looking for Father’s Day cards, you can find a fun and unique collection right here at Lumibop, and explore card ideas that will make you excited about every special occasion, whether it’s Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, birthday cards or her or him, or the kids, or anything else. 

Should You Buy or Make a Father’s Day Card?

You can make or buy a Father’s Day card—whatever makes you happy! However, you might want to take your skills into consideration before you embark on such an adventure, and consider ordering a quality card to avoid running into trouble.

The age-old argument of if you should buy or make a Father’s Day card will always continue, and there’s no right or wrong answer. DIY cards have their own charm, but they can get messy, and more often than not, or visions don’t translate the way we hope, and we are left with disappointment. When you buy quality cards like the ones we offer, this is not something that you ever have to worry about, and this can make the whole process less stressful. 

You could always order a personalised card online and put your own spin on it, but this runs the same risk of making a physical card yourself. While it’s fun to have the creative freedom to do what you like, it can result in the card looking messy and less than appealing—and that isn’t usually the look you are hoping for. 

Sometimes, it pays off to get something that feels personalised rather than DIYing one. With Lumibop, you can order cards that are unique and fun, and offer a bit of something extra, without the mess and the struggle of trying to make it yourself. What’s more, you can add a personalised message to your card once it gets delivered—because every card will have a space to make it your own.

Why Handmade Cards Can Be Meaningful (But Messy)

Handmade cards really show that you put time and effort into it, and that’s great. However, we all know that DIY cards can get messy, and it’s so easy to lose direction when you are making them. So, if you are trying to decide if you should buy or make a Father’s Day card this year, you might want to think about two things—what are the limits of your creative abilities, and how much do you want to clean up?

What makes a Father’s Day card special is the care and thought you put into it, whether you DIY it or specially order one online that you know your dad will love. Father’s Day cards often have fun and unique designs that will bring a smile to anyone’s face, and whether you make one yourself at home, or order one online, their whole purpose is to let the father figure in your life know how much you love him.

When Is Buying a Card a Better Option?

Buying a card is a better option for people who don’t have the artistic vision to pull off fun and quirky designs, those who don’t feel like cleaning up after themselves, and anyone who simply prefers the clean-cut look of professional-quality cards that are made to last.

We will never discourage you from making your own cards—it’s a lot of fun, and it means that you put a lot of time and thought into it. However, there is an argument to be had for getting quality cards from trusted retailers if you want to avoid disappointment and enjoy all kinds of new and exciting features that you haven’t seen on cards before.

With that being said, there will always be something magical about children creating Father’s Day cards—so if you have young children, we would love to see their creativity flow.

What Cards Are Available at Lumibop?

Find the perfect Father’s Day card in our collection here at Lumibop. Let your dad live out his Star Wars dreams with our Best Father of the Galaxy card that comes with lights and music and is sure to awaken his inner Jedi (or Sith), or see the extendable Gorilla Daddy with detailing and interactive features for a snazzy design. Our musical and light-up Dad Robot is perfect for tech-loving fathers, while our Camping Trip card is perfect for dads who like to spend time in nature. 

For the musically-inclined, check out our interactive Rock Star Dad, with touch-sensitive drum pads and music, or add some comedy to the day with Dad’s Fart Zone Father’s Day card—with motion-activated fart sound effects and the card can be hung on a door as a warning to all those who would dare enter.

Alternatively, your dad might appreciate one of our floral collection cards, including Red Roses, Sunshine Blossoms, Lavender Charm, Blooming Love, Spring Morning, and Sunset Bloom for a pop of colour and tranquillity.

Ordering Your Father’s Day Card From Lumibop

Our processing times differ from weekend to weekday, with all orders placed before 3pm from Monday–Friday being detached the same day, and orders placed over the weekend being dispatched the next working day (Monday). Keep this in mind, as timing will be important to ensure that you get your Lumibop card delivered on time.

At Lumibop, we have four shipping options to choose from when you place an order with us:

• 2nd Class Untracked: 2–4 business days, no tracking

• 1st Class Untracked: 1–2 business days, no tracking

• Tracked 48: 2–3 business days, tracking provided

• Tracked 24: Next business day, tracking provided

How to Make a Store Bought Card Feel Personal

You can make a store bought card feel personal by making sure to add a personalised message to it to show that you care. With Lumibop cards, there is always a space for you to write a heartfelt message to the recipient to go with the gift—because even though our cards can speak for themselves, there is nothing better than finding a note especially for you.

It doesn’t matter if you buy or make a Father’s Day card, every card needs to have a little something written in it to let the recipient know that you love them in your own words. The message can be long or short, funny, sincere, or whatever else you think your dad will appreciate, because at the end of the day, Father’s Day is about him. 

Why Do Lumibop’s Cards Offer the Best of Both Worlds?

Lumibop cards offer the best of both worlds thanks to your fun and unique designs and the ability to personalise them with a hand-written message. Although our cards are not one-of-a-kind, you can be sure that none of your neighbours will be receiving the same one, and that means that you can make your dad feel special this Father’s Day with a quality card that is made to last for years to come. 

We’re Thoughtful When it Comes to the Planet, Too!

Created in SMETA-approved factories in China, we value business, environmental ethics, and only the highest working standards while making our 100% recycled paper cards. We also use soy-based ink for all the printing to keep things as sustainable as possible, and our electronic cards (which can include pop-up, light, and sound) are certified according to RoHS standards and are 100% lead-free with non-replaceable alkaline-based batteries.

While we hope you will keep your card because you love it, if you decide that you don’t want your special Lumibop card to last a lifetime, you get them recycled by filling out this form to choose a date for WEEE collection. 

All you need to do is put the card in any envelope and hand it to the man/woman who comes to collect it (they will even bring the required postage labels!). Alternatively, you can also drop the card off in the post box yourself with the “self-posting’ option.

Make Father’s Day Unforgettable This Year With Lumibop

Buy or make a Father’s Day card that will put a smile on your dad’s face this year, and show him how much you love him. With Lumibop, you can get quality designs that will knock his socks off and last for years to come—the perfect symbol of your love, while also being something that he has probably never seen before. 

Make this Father’s Day unforgettable with a card from Lumibop—fun, personal, and way better than a last-minute DIY disaster. Want to find out more? Feel free to contact us, learn our story, and find out about sustainability.