Father's Day Card Book: How to Organize Cards Before You Order
By Plum Print — Your Child's Art and Photos in a Custom Book | Published: 2026-11-03
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Sort, label and prep Dad's cards for a Father's Day card book so the final pages read clearly. Follow these steps before you send your box to Plum Print.
Quick answer
Gather every card, sort them by year or sender, and label each one with a sticky note before you pack the box. That simple prep makes the book easy to lay out and keeps Dad's favorites front and center.
Why sorting first saves time and money
A Father's Day card book is priced per card, so every card you include adds to the cost. Sorting first lets you decide which cards earn a page and which can stay in the memory box. It also prevents the most common mistake: sending a shoebox of unsorted cards and hoping the designer guesses the order.
Cards come in different sizes and shapes. A folded card, a postcard and a handmade drawing all need different handling. Grouping by size helps you spot oversized or fragile pieces early, so you can flag them for special care before they ship.
What to do with cards that are too fragile or too personal
Not every card belongs in a printed book. A card with crumbling glue or a faded photo may not scan well, and a private letter might be better kept in its envelope. Set those aside and decide whether a photo of the card is enough. This is a judgment call only you can make, since the catalog does not specify scanning tolerances for damaged items.
Step-by-step card prep for a Father's Day card book
- Collect every card in one place: Gather cards from drawers, photo albums and keepsake boxes. Include handmade cards, letters and any envelopes with special postmarks. Common mistake: leaving a few cards behind because they were stored separately, which leads to an incomplete book. Do a final sweep of Dad's desk and your own memory box before you sort.
- Sort by year or sender: Create piles by decade, year or person. If Dad has cards from many people, sorting by sender makes the book feel like a tribute from each family member. Checkpoint: if a pile has more than 15 cards, split it further so the book stays balanced. Snap a photo of each pile so you can recreate the order if notes get lost.
- Choose the keepers and set the rest aside: Pick the cards that tell the best story: first Father's Day, a favorite joke, a milestone. Remember each card is priced individually, so a tighter selection keeps costs down. Common mistake: including every card and losing the impact of the best ones. Aim for a mix of handwritten notes and printed cards so the book has variety.
- Label each card with a sticky note: Write the year, sender and any context (e.g., 'from Grandpa, 1998') on a removable sticky note on the back. Do not write on the card itself. Checkpoint: if you cannot identify a card, leave the note blank rather than guessing. Use a pencil on the sticky note so you can adjust wording later.
- Flag fragile or oversized cards: Wrap torn or oversized cards in a sheet of plain paper and mark the sticky note 'fragile' or 'oversized'. This tells the team to handle them with care. Common mistake: packing a fragile card loose, where it can bend against heavier items. If a card is too damaged to scan, take a clear photo and include it as a print instead.
- Pack the box and ship by the deadline: Place cards in a sturdy box in the order you want them to appear, with the sticky notes facing up. Ship so materials arrive at Plum Print by June 8th for Father's Day delivery. Checkpoint: keep a photo of the packed box in case you need to confirm contents. Ship a week early if you live outside the continental U.S. to avoid carrier delays.
Product facts for your order
- Father's Day Card Book: The Father's Day Card Book requires materials to arrive at Plum Print by June 8th for delivery by Father's Day, and the $49.99 deposit is credited back on your final invoice. Work backward from June 8th to set your sorting deadline, and remember the deposit is not an extra fee.
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