“One of the most powerful handclasps is that of a new grandbaby around the finger of a grandfather.” — Joy Hargrove
There’s just something special about a grandpa—they’re like the best dad bonus round. This list of 25 Best Grandpa Fathers Day Card Ideas & Quotes are perfect to give him on the day celebrating the dads!
This post provides Grandpa Fathers Day Card Ideas & Quotes to use in a card or message that you can use alone or with any other item as part of a Father’s Day gift to your Dad.
Grandpas are a father figure who teaches all the fun stuff like fishing, telling dad jokes, and sneaking cookies before dinner.
That’s why Father’s Day is the perfect day to celebrate the guy who’s been there with hard work, love, and the world’s corniest puns.
Even if he’s not your own dad, a good grandpa deserves Father’s Day to be a special day filled with greeting cards, hugs, and maybe a Father’s Day gift idea or two.
Top tier is a handmade grandpa Father’s Day card! It is the perfect card to remind him how much he means to kids of all ages—whether it’s little kids with a child’s handprint or older kids sending him a card full of silly puns, heartfelt quotes, or favorite memories.
Plus, if you’re feeling creative, make your own heartfelt card—because nothing says “I love you, Grandpa” like something made with a paint brush and a little glue. If you are just looking for the perfect saying to put in a ready made card, we have you covered with that too.
When Is Fathers Day?
Father’s Day in the United States is always the third Sunday of June.
Slowestuff Fathers Day Section
Slowestuff is a seasonal focused blog, so we love all things Father’s Day!
This post is focused on 25 Best Grandpa Fathers Day Card Ideas & Quotes to write in a card for your incredible grandpa, but we have a lot more ideas for warm wishes, quotes, jokes and gifts for all the dads in your life for Fathers Day in our Fathers Day Section of the Blog!
In that section, you will find all kinds of seasonal inspiration for all the other dad’s you know. Things like the best cologne for Father’s Day, and other awesome gift ideas he will love. You will also find more quotes for all the dads in your life.
Why Wish Your Grandpa A Happy Father’s Day?
Now, you might be wondering—why send a Father’s Day card to your grandpa when he’s not technically your dad? Easy. Because being a grandpa is a home-run hit in the dad department.
He’s like the best pop ever—a mix of life coach, snack dealer, and storyteller.
Grandpas are the perfect gift of a generation’s worth of favorite things, and this is the great way to show him he did a good job raising your own dad (or mom!).
So if you are too old for a printable coloring page, or are not into making your own cards, don’t worry about things like different designs for a card. Instead, you can look through the quotes here (there are some really amazing ones!) to find the perfect special message that says “Happy Father’s Day, Grandpa!”
We promise, it will be one of your Grandpa’s favorite memories and keepsakes if he gets a card from you, or even just a note from you, containing one of these quotes.
Hey Gramps! 25 Best Grandpa Fathers Day Card Ideas & Quotes
Grandfathers play a vital role in the lives of their grandchildren, often offering wisdom, love, and a sense of stability. Plus, no one can deliver dad jokes quite like Gramps! Grandfathers are cherished figures deserving of special recognition, especially on Father’s Day.
Here are some of our favorite Fathers Day Quotes for Grandpa (especially the first one. Wow!)
- “My grandfather was a giant of a man… When he walked, the earth shook. When he laughed, the birds fell out of the trees. His hair caught fire from the sun. His eyes were patches of sky.” — Ethridge Knight, from the poem “The Idea of Ancestry”
- “More and more, when I single out the person who inspired me most, I go back to my grandfather.” — James Earl Jones
- “You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.” — Abraham Lincoln
- “My grandfather always said that living is like licking honey off a thorn.” — Louis Adamic
- “Grandfathers give us not only wisdom and encouragement but also roots and heritage.” — Arianna Huffington
- “My grandfather was a man, when he talked about freedom, his eyes lit up.” — Barack Obama, Dreams from My Father
- “A child needs a grandparent, anybody’s grandparent, to grow a little more securely into an unfamiliar world.” — Charles and Ann Morse
- “The best fathers get promoted to grandfathers.” — Harlan W. Baker
- “My grandfather taught me that it’s harder to hate up close.” — Michael Eric Dyson, Tears We Cannot Stop
- “My grandfather is the kind of person who always knows just what to say. He taught me that the most important things in life aren’t things at all.” – Sarah Dessen, Along for the Ride
- “Mr. Murphy, the grandfather, was different from any man I’d known. He had a kindness in his eyes, like he’d lived a life where love mattered more than anything.” — Lynda Mullaly Hunt, One for the Murphys
- “It’s funny what happens when you become a grandparent. You start to act all goofy and do things you never thought you’d do. It’s terrific.” — Mike Krzyzewski
- “My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition.” — Indira Gandhi
- “Grandpa has ears that truly listen, arms that always hold, love that’s never ending, and a heart that’s made of gold.” — Author: Delia Ephron
- “Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.” — Lewis Mumford
- “My grandfather was a wonderful role model. Through him, I got to know the gentle side of men.” — Sarah Long
- “Some of the world’s best educators are grandparents.” — Charles W. Shedd
- “I was taught by my grandfather that anything that your mind can conceive, you can have. It’s a reality.” — Lenny Kravitz
- “Abuelo, my grandfather, is the one who reminds me that family is everything. Even when the world feels like it’s falling apart, he always tells me, ‘We are a team.'”— Meg Medina, Merci Suárez Changes Gears
- “To be able to watch your children’s children grow up is truly a blessing from above.” — Byron Pulsifer
- “My grandfather was a farmer who believed in hard work and respect for the land. He taught me that your word is your bond.” — Tom Brokaw
- “Granpa was the one who taught me to listen to the world around me. He said, ‘The trees and the winds have a language. If you listen, you’ll learn.” — Forrest Carter, The Education of Little Tree
- “Grandfathers are just old boys who like to play pretend with their grandkids.” — Terri Guillemets
- “It is as grandfathers that we get our last, best chance to act like a kid again.” — Orson Scott Card
- “When I was growing up, my grandparents were my world. My grandfather was the rock I could always rely on, the one who gave me a sense of stability and love that I never knew anywhere else.” – Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Hey, Kiddo
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Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Even if your Grandpa used to be a cool dude, no Grandpa can resist the corniest gifts proclaiming his Grandfather status!!
Personalized Tape Measure
Personalized Toiletry Bag
Watercolor Painting
Hey PawPaw! 25 Best Grandpa Fathers Day Card Ideas & Quotes
We’ve rounded up 25 creative Grandpa Father’s Day card ideas and quotes that are both heartfelt and hilarious—perfect for making your grandpa’s special day unforgettable.
From inspirational Father’s Day cards to pop culture references, you’ll find options that fit every grandpa’s personality.
Whether you need a card with plenty of blank space for warmest blessings or one filled with classic dad-level humor, we’ve got you covered.
Father’s Day Inspiration
If you are looking for more ideas, we have Father’s Day gift inspiration on our Fathers Day section of the blog, including the best cologne, books, and even a perfect personalized gift idea! You can easily shop for all these things on our storefront.
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