What is Father’s Day and why celebrate it?

Father’s Day is that time of the year when we gather together to give a shout-out to all fathers and father figures out there. It’s a day to celebrate paternal bonds, appreciate the sacrifices of fatherhood, and make dad feel like a king. Even though Father’s Day originates from the United States, it is observed all around the world. Each culture has its own way of honoring dads and father figures, so there is no shortage of ideas! This is also the perfect chance to restock your online shop with unique gifts for dad and Father’s Day design ideas that you can make using Picsart’s tools.

Traditional Father’s Day ideas: Gifts, cards, and meals

Just like with everything else, Father’s Day has its classics. Most people prefer getting gifts for dad that will make their day. These can range anywhere from keychains and mugs, to t-shirts and jeans. Some, like King Louis XIV, go the extra mile by gifting entire palaces to their dads! A bit excessive, but still thoughtful!

Another popular way of celebrating Father’s Day is giving them cards with thematic messages written inside. While a typical dad will probably misplace the card at some point, it will still put a smile on his face and make him feel loved!

 Gifts and cards aside, there’s another way to both appreciate dads and impress them. And that’s preparing a hearty meal for them. This is something that’s done either at home, or at a restaurant that dad loves. 

Meals are always a good idea because they bring the family together. Whether it’s a juicy steak or grilled veggies, meals are sure-fire ways of getting dads all happy and grinning from ear to ear on Father’s Day. 

A classic is a classic for a reason. It’s expected, and it works every time. However, there are ways that you can up the ante and put a whole new spin on Father’s Day – whether you’re celebrating yourself or helping others celebrate. 

Personalized Father’s Day ideas

Family activities 

If it’s one thing that dads love, it’s spending time with their families. Planning a hike or a fishing trip is always a good idea. If you’re not up for the outdoors, why not throw a game night together? In the end, it’s all about creating beautiful memories. Speaking of which…

Gather moments in a photo collage 

Photo collages are still a big hit even in the age of the internet. They help us drive down memory lane and relive the moments we spent with loved ones, especially dads. You can use Picsart’s collage maker to put together a beautiful photo collage or even a scrapbook that captures the moments you and dad spent together. Don’t worry if some of the photos are worn out. You can always let our photo editor work its magic. 

Pen a heartfelt Letter

Gifts for dad just feel incomplete without a message. And the right message can really get through! Grab a pen (or a keyboard!) and write down a heartfelt message for dad. If you hit writer’s block, you can always resort to AI and personalize the text it generates. Here is something it came up with:

“Celebrate the man who taught you how to ride a bike (and how to tell a good dad joke). Here’s to the dad jokes, the BBQ master, and the king of dad dancing. Happy Father’s Day to the coolest dad around!”

And there’s plenty more where that came from!

Here’s how to use the AI writer on the web: 

  1. Open the AI Writer to get started.
  2. Describe the type of Father’s Day quote you want in the prompt box.
  3. Use the Generate ideas button to get options.
  4. Filter through the presented options to see which works best.
  5. If you don’t like any of the options, just adjust the prompt and try again. 

On mobile: 

  1. Open Picsart on your iOS or Android device.
  2. Use the purple + button to start a new edit. 
  3. Select Text from the toolbar at the bottom and then you’ll see the AI writer button on the top right corner of your keyboard.
  4. Now just briefly describe what kind of a Mothers’ Day quote you are looking for, select a tone, language, and length, and use the Generate text button. 
  5. Pick the version you like or if you want to see more options just use the Generate more button.

Get crafty with Picsart

You can use Picsart’s tools and large library of templates, assets, text overlays, and other elements to bring unique Father’s Day ideas to life. Picsart also has a wide array of tools such as its AI photo editor that you can use to design Father’s Day cards. 

Customized Father’s Day cards

Instead of buying dime-a-dozen cards from the store, design your own unique cards using Picsart’s Father’s Day templates! Not only do you save time this way, you’ll end up giving dad a memorable card that he’ll never forget. Add some unique text on the card, and mess around with the adjustments. Once you’re happy with the final result, hit the Export button and your custom Father’s Day card is ready!

Photo frenzy 

You can get really creative with editing Father’s Day photos on Picsart. Add some hilarious captions or thoughtful messages on photos of dad, throw some custom-made stickers into the mix, and create unforgettable personalized gifts for dad! You can use Picsart’s smart background tool to add quirky backgrounds to the images.
Here are some creative Father’s Day design ideas made by Picsart to get you inspired.

Creating unique family activities

Remember the Father’s Day classics we mentioned earlier? Now’s the time to use Picsart to revamp them and make them truly special!

Family game night 

Game nights are a great way to spend Father’s Day – and let him win all the time! But what if you could make things even more personalized? You can use Picsart to design custom game pieces that are in on all of the family’s inside jokes and will make the night especially worthwhile! 

A tailor-made BBQ

We know it sounds strange, but you can turn a Father’s Day BBQ into a fully-customized event! Using Picsart’s design tools, you can make quirky shirts and aprons that are all focused on the hero of the event: dad. To get the extra kick out of the event, try some goofy photo effects on dad’s photos with Picsart and print them on some shirts!