Personalized Sports Cards for Father's Day
Give Dad the starting spot for once. His photo, his name and stats only your family would know, on a sports card printed to order from A5 up to A0.
A5 to A0 · from $25.00
Six sizes, A5 to A0
Drawn to scale against a one-metre line. Every size is made to order.
Personalized Sports Cards for Father's Day
Most Father's Day gifts get used up or left in a drawer. A personalized sports card goes on the wall. Pick the sport Dad follows, whether th
Most Father's Day gifts get used up or left in a drawer. A personalized sports card goes on the wall. Pick the sport Dad follows, whether that is the Sunday NFL game, the backyard pickup basketball he still insists on playing or the football (soccer) team he drove you to every Saturday, then add his photo, a position and his stats. Cards come in six sizes from A5 (14.8 × 21 cm, 5.8 × 8.3 in) to A0 (84.1 × 118.9 cm, 33.1 × 46.8 in), are cut to the outline of the design and are printed to order. You see the finished card in the preview before you pay, so there is time to fix a typo or a bad crop.
Pick a design that fits Dad
Start with the sport he talks about most. Designs differ in color, frame and finish, so a dad who likes understated can go for a plain gold or silver look, while a die-hard fan might want something loud in his team's colors. If the game he loves is not the one he played, that is fine. The design sets the style and the content is all about him.
The layout stays the same across designs: rating and position near the top, photo in the middle, name and stats beneath. That makes it easy to plan the wording before you choose.
Stats only your family would know
The best Dad cards read like inside jokes that also happen to be true. Think grilling wins, dad jokes told per game, miles driven to tournaments, lawn stripes mowed. If he coached your Little League team, use real numbers: seasons coached, snacks supplied, pep talks given. For position, "Head Coach" and "Grill Master" are popular, but a nickname the kids use for him is better still.
Give him a high overall rating. Nobody has ever complained about a 97.
Choosing a photo of Dad
A sharp photo where his face is large and well lit does the most work. A shot from the sideline, the boat or the backyard is fine because the editor can remove the background automatically and set him onto the design. Avoid photos where he is far away, wearing sunglasses and a cap, or half hidden behind someone else. Once the photo is in, zoom and move it until it sits right, then check the preview.
Which size to order
A5 (14.8 × 21 cm, 5.8 × 8.3 in) is a good desk card for his office or workbench. A3 (29.7 × 42 cm, 11.7 × 16.5 in) suits a den or bedroom wall, and A2 (42 × 59.4 cm, 16.5 × 23.4 in) is a bold choice for a man cave or garage. The biggest sizes, A1 (59.4 × 84.1 cm, 23.4 × 33.1 in) and A0 (84.1 × 118.9 cm, 33.1 × 46.8 in), are for a basement bar or a club wall, and are usually a gift from the whole family. Prices start from $25.00, and every card comes ready to hang.
Make it a gift from everyone
Let each child add one stat or one line they would give him. A younger kid might pick "hugs per day" while an older one chooses something about the drive to practice at six in the morning. If you are gifting from a whole team, a manager can order cards for the squad and parents can add their own player's photo through a shared link.
Check it before you order
Read the name, nickname and every stat in the preview. Make sure his face is not cut off and that jokes still read clearly at the size you chose. Cards are made to order, so it is worth ten minutes now. EcoBoard, the 5 mm board the cards are printed on, is waterproof and scratch-proof, which suits a garage or a den.
Questions, answered
Can I use any photo of Dad?
Yes, a phone photo is fine as long as his face is clear and not too small. The editor can remove the background automatically, and you can zoom and move the image before you order.
Does Dad need to play a sport?
No. The design borrows the look of a sports card, but the stats and position are yours to write. Plenty of Dads end up with cards about barbecuing, fixing things or driving carpools.
What sizes can I order?
Six sizes, from A5 (14.8 × 21 cm, 5.8 × 8.3 in) to A0 (84.1 × 118.9 cm, 33.1 × 46.8 in). You can see the preview first, so choose the size once you are happy with how the card looks.
Can I order cards for the whole family?
Yes. Make a card for each person and add them to one order. Each is printed on its own, so you can match the design or give everyone a different one.
Can I send the card straight to Dad?
Yes. We manufacture in the US, the UK and the EU and deliver worldwide, so you can enter his address at checkout.