Five Perfect Father’s Day Gift Ideas

by Marielle Leon on May 16, 2013

What dad wants for Father’s Day may be different than what mom wants for Mother’s Day, but that doesn’t mean dad doesn’t need attention. You can be sure dad wants to be doted on just like mom. You already know that a necktie and underwear are not high on his list, but it can take some creative thinking to figure out how to give dad something that’s both meaningful now and cherished for a lifetime. Especially since dads have a tendency to value experiences over sentimentalism, a photo book made especially for him on Father’s Day is the perfect way to let pictures do the talking. Your photographs will say it all – and captions here and there can be reminders of the fun you shared with inside jokes, special memories, funny stories – and nothing too over-the-top.

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Family Adventures
Create an album that chronicles a family adventure – from fishing and boating to hiking and camping, dad will love a full account of the family trip! Include a variety of perspectives – from the slick shots he took on his high-end SLR to quick snaps the kids took on their fish-eye digital. Your book will represent a true family account of the shared experience. Use the quick and easy Mixbook smart editor to flow photos into the template of your choice, then add captions and stories that are meaningful to your family.

“Everyday Chalkboard”
Father's Day Gift Ideas“Full Photo”
Father's Day Gift Ideas“White Portfolio”
Father's Day Gift Ideas

Celebration Book
Plan a fun Father’s Day celebration, then create a photo book to preserve the memory. Whether your special day for dad hinges on a small family picnic, a full-on party with friends and family, or a day of golf followed by an informal afternoon gathering – take plenty of snaps of dad with all his favorite people. Upload your photos into one of Mixbook’s photo book templates created just for Father’s Day. Use the smart editor to flow your photos right into the template chronologically, then manually group as you wish for a quick and easy way to create a totally custom book for dad.

“Refined Father’s Day”
Father's Day Gift Ideas“Gone Golfing”
Father's Day Gift Ideas“Father’s Day”
Father's Day

Dad’s Always Game
Whether dad’s known for his expert coaching or his exceptional cheering from the bleachers, if he’s a sporty guy, a photo book featuring your teams or one that chronicles all the sporting events you’ve gone to together is the perfect Father’s Day gift. Upload photos plus scans of ticket stubs and programs. Add scores and records to captions for a full recap of the year’s biggest games. Dad will know you’re his biggest fan.

“Vintage Football”
Vintage Football“Soccer”
Sports Photo Books

Brilliant Dad-Isms
Create a photo book that celebrates everything you love about your dad – even the ordinary, everyday things he does. With plenty of room for photos, plus lots of sweet and funny captions built in, Mixbook’s Dad-isms template is ideal. Include lots of photos of dad with family, but make sure to also celebrate the things that dad does that make your proud, for example, you can include shots of him looking spiffy as he heads off to work, participating in an organized event, decked out in his bike gear, playing on a sports team, coaching Little League, etc. Dad will love the special homage to who he is, and he’ll especially love that you’ve clearly been listening to the things he says (over and over…)!

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Dad’s a Perfect Ten!
Use Mixbook’s 10 Things I Love About Dad template to create a photo book that expresses all the unique attributes that make your dad the best. Simply enter your list into the pre-designed template and add a photograph or two to illustrate each one. Dad will love that you appreciate all the many facets that make him unique and extra special. 

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Happy Mixbooking! Happy Father’s Day, Daddy-Os!

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How to Create a Unique Father’s Day Card

by Marielle Leon on May 15, 2013

Dads have always been amazing, but today’s average dad does it all. He’s often the primary breadwinner, and there’s a pretty good chance he’s involved in the everyday details of home life, competent in the kitchen, full of good advice and always up for a laugh. Give this modern-day Renaissance man the praise he deserves with a Mixbook card customized to reward him for his specific set of masterfully honed skills – even if (or perhaps especially if) they’re a bit more unique than those listed here.

World’s Greatest Dad Award
No, seriously. Your dad really might be the best (next to my dad, of course). So tell him without mincing words that he’s really coming home with the mack daddy prize.

“Greatest Dad Frame”
Greatest Dad Frame“Blue Ribbon”
Father's Day Card

Our Hero
Whether your dad or the father of your children is just your average everyday hero or an actual active-duty military hero, he needs to hear it. Whether home or overseas, heroes have a way of doing the tough stuff for us – and they should be duly thanked.

“Love You Dad”
Father's Day Card“Our Hero”
Father's Day Card

King for a Day
If your dad has what it takes to rule the roost, crown him king with a card that grants him sovereign power on that special day in June. Whether that means surveying his domain with a day of golfing or taking his post on the thrown (a.k.a. the couch) and wielding his scepter (a.k.a. the remote), make sure he feels waited on hand and foot.

“You Rule, Dad”
Father's Day Card“King For A Day”
Father's Day Card

Superdad!
Pretty much every dad dons a cape from time to time, but if your father is particularly good at taking on bad guys, fighting against forces of evil, and standing up for general universal good, then you really ought to celebrate him as the superdad he is.

“Superdad”
Superdad

Dad of Mystery
Surprise your international dad of mystery with an apropos disguise. He is, after all, the most interesting dad in the world, so he likely dresses the part with hipster sunglasses shielding his ultracool persona. Blow his cover by featuring a photo of the man himself sporting shades inside your card.

“You Da Man”
You Da Man

You and Me, Dad
If the apple didn’t fall far from the tree, celebrate your similarities with a card that gives him all the credit for who you’ve become – or blames it all on him, whichever applies…. If said apple is still a little guy, interview him and use his own adorable words.

“Dad & I”
Dad & I

Family Collage
Behind every great dad is a great family. Take the day to celebrate the entire clan with photos of all the kids, plus as many generations as you can pull together.

“Modern Collage”
Modern Collage“Blue Triptych”
Father's Day Card

Don’t forget Grampa!
While your focus is likely to be on celebrating your own father, don’t forget who started it all – grandpa! Celebrate the patriarch with a special card created just for him.

“Grandpa Classic”
Father's Day Card“Dotted Pinstripes”

Father's Day Card “Best Bear Hugs”
Father's Day Card

Happy Mixbooking! Happy Father’s Day!

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