(Even If You’ve Never Made a Sale Before!)

Father’s Day is a huge opportunity for print-on-demand sellers.

Seriously — it’s one of the best holidays to make sales. People are searching for fun, funny, and thoughtful gifts for their dads, stepdads, grandpas, and even pet dads. And the best part? You don’t need to be a design expert to create something that sells.

In this post, I’ll walk you through 17 easy ideas to help you crush it this Father’s Day — even if you’re just starting out.

Let’s make this your best-selling season yet!

Why Father’s Day Is So Great for POD

Before we dive into the ideas, let’s talk about why this holiday works so well:

• People want gifts: Millions of people shop for Father’s Day.
• They want something unique: Print-on-demand offers fun, custom gifts they can’t find in stores.
• You can keep it simple: Funny sayings, inside jokes, or even just “#1 Dad” can work.
  

You don’t need a big budget or fancy design tools.

You just need a few great ideas.

1. “Ask Me About My Dad Jokes” Mugs

Dads love their dad jokes. And people love buying gifts that poke fun at them.

Make a mug that proudly shows off his “skills.”

Simple black text. No need for fancy images.

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2. “Grill Master” Aprons

Father’s Day is all about BBQ season.

Try designs like:

• Grill Master Since [Year]
• License to Grill
• King of the Coals
  

You can sell these on aprons, cutting boards, or even oven mitts.

3. “Best Bonus Dad Ever” Tees

Not all dads are biological. Stepdads, uncles, and mentors deserve love too.

There’s a huge market for these keywords:

• Bonus Dad
• Like a Dad to Me
• Chosen Father
  

These designs make sweet and heartfelt gifts.

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4. “World’s Okayest Dad” Mugs

This one’s been a bestseller for years — because it’s hilarious.

Sarcastic, simple, and it sells.

Add it to mugs, tees, and even coasters.

5. Custom Year Shirts

People love personalized gifts.

Try something like:

• “Dad. Est. 2015”
• “Papa Since 2002”
  

Let your buyers choose the year. Super easy to do on Etsy or Amazon.

6. Pet Dad Products

Yep — people buy Father’s Day gifts for dog dads and cat dads, too.

Try ideas like:

• Best Dog Dad Ever
• Cat Dads Are the Coolest
• Fur Baby Father
  

You can sell these on mugs, hoodies, or t-shirts.

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7. “Don’t Tell Mom” Joke Designs

Playful jokes work great.

Ideas like:

• “Yes, I let them eat cookies for breakfast. Don’t tell Mom.”
• “Dad Rules (Until Mom Gets Home)”
  

These are funny, relatable, and super giftable.

8. Vintage Style Tees

Retro sells like crazy right now.

Use bold fonts, sunset colors, and phrases like:

• Rad Dad
• Classic Dad
• Old School Cool
  

You can create these easily in Canva with vintage templates.

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9. First Father’s Day Gifts

New dads get a ton of attention around this holiday.

Try designs like:

• First Father’s Day 2025
• Daddy’s First Father’s Day
• Promoted to Dad
  

These are perfect for baby bodysuits or mugs.

10. Funny Tool-Themed Designs

A lot of dads love fixing stuff.

Designs like:

• I Have a Tool for That
• Mr. Fix It
• Dad’s Workshop Rules
  

Perfect for shirts, mugs, or even notebooks.

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11. Gamer Dad Shirts

Gaming dads are a whole niche.

Ideas:

• Pause My Game for This?
• Player 1 (Dad), Player 2 (Kid)
• Level Up: Dad Edition
  

Think cool fonts, retro graphics, or pixel art.

12. “Ask Your Mom” Mugs

This one is always a hit.

Why? Because everyone has heard a dad say it!

Simple black text works fine. No need for extras.

13. Dad Life Designs

Try relatable sayings like:

• Fueled by Coffee & Chaos
• Sleep? Never Heard of Her.
• Dad Life is the Best Life
  

Great for t-shirts, mugs, or even tote bags.

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14. Hobbies and Interests

Target dads with specific interests.

Examples:

• Golf Dads: “I’d Rather Be Golfing”
• Fishing Dads: “Reel Cool Dad”
• Car Dads: “Garage is My Happy Place”

These sell well in niche communities.

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15. “Papa Bear” Everything

This phrase is still going strong.

You can do versions like:

• Papa Bear
• Grizzly Dad
• Don’t Mess With Papa
  

Pair with a bear graphic or just bold text.

16. Sarcastic “Trophy” Gifts

People love giving fake awards.

Ideas:

• Participation Trophy Dad
• Best Dad at Napping
• Champion of Terrible Puns
  

These are silly, funny, and gift-worthy.

17. Make Matching Sets

Offer matching shirts or mugs for Dad + kids.

Some bestsellers:

• Copy & Paste (Parent + Kid)
• Big Man, Little Man
• King & Prince
  

You can list these as “Father’s Day Gift Set” to stand out in search results.

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What Makes These Designs Work?

Let’s break it down.

They’re Simple
You don’t need a masterpiece. Bold text and a funny line = gold.

They’re Relatable
People love buying gifts that feel personal.

They’re Easy to Make
Use tools like Canva or Kittl. No need to be a pro.

They Work on Multiple Products
One design can go on a mug, shirt, notebook, or even a pillowcase.

Want More Sales? Do This One Thing

Here’s a secret that helped me and hundreds of others:

Upload More Designs.

That’s it.

The more you upload, the more chances you have to make a sale. Don’t worry about making things perfect. Just take action.

Make one design today. Upload it. Then make another.

Repeat that until Father’s Day — and you’ll be shocked at what can happen.

Ready to Make This Father’s Day Your Best One Yet?

You’ve got 17 solid ideas, a bunch of winning niches, and the tools to bring them to life.

Now it’s time to take action.

Start with one idea. Open Canva. Create a design. Upload it to your POD platform of choice — Etsy, Amazon, Faire, wherever.

Then do it again tomorrow.

Each design is a chance to help someone give the perfect gift — and put money in your pocket while you’re at it.

Let’s make this your best Father’s Day season yet. You got this!

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