There's no better way to add birthday cheer with a thoughtfully chosen card arriving in one's mailbox or accompaning his or her gift. These birthday cards are perfect for that friend, relative, teacher, boss or special someone whohas a good sense of humor or an eye for cute, fun and modern retro design. I'm sure they'll love hearing from you on their special day just as much as they will. Enjoy!
35+ Cute & Funny Examples of Birthday Card Designs
1. Birthday Card - You Celebrate Your Birthday Once A Year - Ugh, How Mainstream | via ableandgame
Oh it is so hard to be cool. You have to pretend to pretend you don’t like stuff including birthdays. Once a year, wow I like celebrate my birthday like once. When I was born and stuff. Yeah, that totally makes sense, now let’s go listen to that band you said doesn’t exist yet.
2. Birthday Card Funny Act Your Age | via StrokeofGeniusCards
OUTSIDE: On your birthday I want you to act your age,
INSIDE: On second thought...maybe not.
CARD: One 5x7 folded card 80# Sand Speck Fiber Recycled
ENVELOPE: Size A7 Taupe Brown Fiber Recycled
PACKAGING: Protected by a cellophane sleeve
3. Birthday Card - Freaking Glad | via witandwhistle
Sometimes you are extra glad that a person's mother went through the trouble of giving birth. Let them know how you really feel with this card!
Outside: "I am so freaking glad you were born"
Inside: "Seriously. Happy Birthday!"
- CARD : one 5 x 7 folded card
- ENVELOPE : pumpkin pie orange envelope, size A7
- PAPER : 80# speckled cardstock (recycled)
- PACKAGING : packaged in a cellophane sleeve
4. Birthday Card Set - Funny Birthday Cards | via KeyLimeCards
Wish “Happy Birthday” to 5 of your closest friends with these funny birthday cards. These vintage birthday cards are guaranteed to make them smile.
5. Mothers Birthday Card. Birthday Card for Mom | via JulieAnnArt
Mothers Birthday Card. Birthday Card for Mom. You Made Me Who I Am. Pink, Purple, Fuchsia.
THE DETAILS:
- 5.25 x 4.25 (A2) folded card
- A2 white envelope
- Printed on 80 lb. acid-free white card stock
- Blank inside for your own personal message
6. Robot Birthday Card - Blue, Happy Birthday Card, Eco-friendly Card - For Boy, For Him | via HappyDappyBits
This robot card is based on the original pink robot birthday card, now available in blue! Holding an array of patterned and solid blue colored balloons, he has been programmed to extend your happiest of birthday wishes to your recipient on a "silver" platter with a scrumptious blue topped cupcake ready to celebrate. It Made from thick 100# light brown 100% Recycled (100% Post Consumer) cardstock.
7. Birthday Card, Love, "Spaghetti, Sushi, Tacos and You" | via FlytrapOnE
A naughty, funny love card for Valentine's Day or anytime.
8. Birthday Card Set, Minimalist Birthday Cards | via PearentheticalPress
This listing is for a set of 6 folded birthday cards with envelopes, prettily packaged. We created these fun cards with a clean, contemporary design aesthetic paired with a retro color scheme. Keep a set on hand, and you're always ready to send playful wishes to a friend, family member, or co-worker on their special day!
9. letterpress birthday card in neon orange Hippo Birdy Two Ewes | via fluidinkletterpress
Hippo Birdy Two Ewes - Happy birthday to you. This is fun, friendly and a little quirky. Appropriate for anyone young and old that enjoys a cute play on words. Flouro neon onange-y pink oil based ink on natural recycled Kraft card accompanied by premium cream c6 envelope
10. 30th funny blank birthday card | via thunderpeep
It seems the world is dead set on hating their 30th birthday. I personally embraced it (but 25 & 35 both set me on adventures) so here's a simple little card for all your peeps who will be (once again) turning 29 this birthday!
11. Eco Friendly Birthday Card - Transparent Circles, Happy Birthday Card, Pastels Rusty Pink, Mustard, Teal Blue | via HappyDappyBits
Translucent scattered circles abound on this fun, simple and beautifully textured eco friendly birthday card. The front of this card has overlapping and transparent circles in muted pastel tones of rusty pink, mustard, and teal blue surrounding a "happy birthday!" in a darker and more vibrant purple blue. A wonderful effect combined with the warm speckled cardstock.
12. Pack of 6 Bright Birthday Cards - Blank Inside with Happy Birthday Cake | via hollamac
Rather than needing to stop at the gas station on the way to the birthday party and hoping that one of the cards will suit your relationship to the birthday boy or girl, keep these small happy cards on hand. Each package of six includes three of each color scheme. The insides leave room for your birthday message a few more cake-topping fireworks.
13. Whale Birthday Card, Have a Happy Happy Birthday | via cardtorial
have a happy happy birthday.
14. Another year to smile that beautiful smile. Happy Birthday Card. | via adelynSTONE
Say Happy Birthday with this fun and quirky pennant banner.
Reads: "Happy Birthday. Another year to smile that beautiful smile."
Behind the design: I've been playing with different bunting banner designs for awhile, but could never get it just right. There are tons of birthday cards with bunting, so I wanted to be a little different. Adding a sentimental saying, I now have a card I can give to any one of my beautiful girlfriends!
15. Party All the Time - Silly Squirrel Birthday Card | via FuzzyMug
Sung to the tune of the super-fine Eddie Murphy/Rick James collaboration, circa 1985 :)
Extremely cute, very silly and blank inside for your personal message to your squirrel-loving buddy. My favorite little squirrel is now making birthday appearances, too!
The card is nice and big — measuring a bit larger than my other cards - 5-1/4 x 7-3/4 inches (A8 size). Squirrel image prints front and back. Envelope is kraft colored with little brown acorns printed on the front. Both card and envelope are made with 100% recycled paper
16. Birthday Card - I Know Your Birthday Is Only Once A Year But You Are So Special It Should Be At Least Two Times A Year. Maybe Even Three | via ableandgame
Able And Game cards are made with love and humour at our studio in Brunswick, Melbourne, Australia. We print the cards ourselves with a digital press onto 300 GSM paper. The card comes packaged inside a cello sleeve with a white 100% recycled (from post-consumer waste) envelope. The cards are blank inside. The last image shows how the card comes packaged, but isn't this particular card.
17. Funny birthday card - "You Know You're Old When" - for him | via VixensEmpire
Because there's no shame if all you do is look. Lots of points though if you touch.
18. Love Birthday Card, Adult, Funny, "Long Term, Short Term" | via FlytrapOnE
A sexy love or Valentine card.
19. Birthday card with yellow cat - funny birthday card - humorous happy birthday card | via GreenBeanThings
Wish your friends and family a happy birthday with this funny card. Its so unique,they would absolutely love it! The card reads ' How! old are you again?! '
20. Cute Birthday Card For Mom Best Nest Bird Card | via HeartsGrowFonder
Let dad know how much you love him with this cute card! "I was raised in the best nest" on the front and "Happy Birthday Dad!" on the inside. 1 greeting card.
Original design, printed on Paper-Source card stock. Paper has a beautiful natural look and feel to it.
21. Personalised Birthday Card | via littlebirdydesignsUK
Personalised, handmade Birthday card in a sky blue colour featuring an original bird design by surface pattern designer Linday Atkinson.
These feeding birds have been digitally printed onto high quality matt photographic paper and mounted by hand onto substantial recycled card for a highly professional finish. Why not add your own personal touch to the design with a short personalised message on the front of the card please send me a message with the text you would like to see along with your order. Also comes with a free matching gift tag with close up detail of the design.
22. Birthday Card Set, Kraft Assorted Bunting, Hand Stamped | via mooseart
It's always good to have a stash of birthday cards on hand! These are of the perfect size for you to pen a message, and will be great to accompany gifts too. Our popular bunting design adds colour and just a hint of whim to these cards! The hand-stamped and hand-cut bunting adds that unique handmade touch to these cards!
23. Funny birthday card - don't grow up | via thunderpeep
Seriously. The Good Times that are the sandbox in kindergarten are SO over..
This listing is for 1 card
- Size: 4.5" x 5.5" + white envelope
- Printed on bright white 100lb FSC cardstock
24. Wine Funny Birthday Card | via HeartsGrowFonder
Great for wine lovers! Make someone feel good with this fun birthday card. Front says "This Way Up (on bottle) You've Aged Well." The inside says "So Drink Up, Happy Birthday." 1 greeting card.
Original design, printed on Paper-Source Luxe White card stock. Paper has a beautiful natural texture to it.
A2 sized (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") card comes with high quality envelope and is protected in a cello bag. *Envelope brands and colors will vary. Typical envelopes provided are: Sirio Pearl Metallic Manufactured by Fedrigoni of Italy, French Paper Construction, Kraft Brown Bag, Wausau Astrobrights, etc.
25. Chalkboard Happy Birthday Card Hand Lettered | via PheasantPress
Happy Birthday to You. Set of 4 Cards | Blank Interior
Flat Printed on 110# bright white cardstock.
26. Happy Birthday Card Ice Cream Card | via ThePaperHome
This 3D ice cream card will make anyone's birthday sweet. Card reads "Happy Birth-day to you". It makes a great card for someone with a sweet tooth! Made of quality cardstock, comes with a matching self-lick envelope, 5"x6.5". Contact me at thepaperhome [!at] gmail.com if you have any questions.
27. Birthday Card - Thirty | via witandwhistle
Front: "don't feel bad about turning 30"
Inside: "never mind...I can't think of anything reassuring to say..."
- CARD : one 5 x 7 folded card
- ENVELOPE : dijon yellow envelope, size A7
- PAPER : 80# speckled cardstock (recycled)
- PACKAGING : packaged in a cellophane sleeve
28. Letterpress Rooster Birthday Card | via missive
This letterpress birthday card features a strutting rooster, perfect for those who enjoy being the center of attention on their special day. Each card is individually hand printed on a vintage press and has an impression you can see and feel.
29. Letterpress Hooray Happy Birthday Card | via CompassAndCloud
This colorful card is the perfect way to say happy birthday! On the front of each card, the "Hooray!" was printed using handset vintage wood type and a gradated ink in cheerful, warm colors. (A rainbow roll or split fountain for all of you letterpress aficionados!) The "Happy birthday!" was printed using handset vintage metal type. The inside and back are both blank.
Each card is printed on Crane's Lettra 300 gsm, a beautiful 100% cotton paper designed specifically for letterpress. The cards are A2, measuring approximately 5 1/2" by 4 1/4" (folded) and each one is also accompanied by a brown kraft paper envelope.
30. French Macaron Birthday Card | via joliejoliedesign
A colorful illustrated French macaron birthday card perfect for any birthday recipient.
- Set of 4 cards and 4 ivory envelopes
- A2 card size - 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
- Professionally printed on 110# textured paper
- Blank inside
- Original artwork and design
31. Birthday Card - Bee Day | via witandwhistle
Front: "happy (bee) day"
Inside: blank
- CARD : one 5 x 7 folded card
- ENVELOPE : charcoal brown envelope, size A7
- PAPER : 80# speckled cardstock (recycled)
- PACKAGING : packaged in a cellophane sleeve
32. Funny Birthday card | via thunderpeep
Over the hill... Getting older, you can't stop the aging process (no matter how many commercials tell you otherwise) so why not just embrace it and have a good laugh with friends over it. Then again, you could give this card to someone you don't like and have yourself a good laugh at their expense....
33. Cake Inhale Birthday Card Hand drawn | via OakLeafCrafts
Unique and fun card for a friend's birthday! The card and envelope are white. The Big Mouth Man, cake, and lettering are all done in Sharpie markers. Each envelope can be personalized with the name of the recipient. The front of the card only has a drawing, and the inside of the card has a drawing and the message "I Really hope that you enjoyed your cake as much as this guy did. Happy Birthday.".
34. Funny Birthday Card - Cassette Mix Tape Happy Birthday Card | via RowHouse14
A little bit of humor for those that grew up with cassette tapes. This A2 (4.25"x5.5") happy birthday card features a cassette tape and reads "Congratulations on being old enough to know what this is! Happy birthday!" This funny birthday card has been printed on 110lb smooth white card stock and comes with a matching orange envelope. The card has been hand cut, scored, and folded by me.
35. Funny Birthday Card - "Youngest Ever" | via FunGirlsCards
Funny Birthday Card. It’s kind of scary. Kind of inspiring. Completely true. At this given moment, this is the youngest you will ever be. Ever again.
Outside: This Is The Youngest You Will Ever Be.
Inside: Now This Is. Now This Is. Now This Is. Happy Birthday
Or we’ll leave the inside blank. You decide.
36. Belated Birthday Card Funny | via StrokeofGeniusCards
OUTSIDE: Sorry I missed your birthday
INSIDE: I guess I had a senior moment. (But I don't have to tell YOU about those!)
CARD: One 5x7 folded card 80# Taupe Brown Fiber Recycled
ENVELOPE: Size A7 Taupe Brown Fiber Recycled
PACKAGING: Protected by a cellophane sleeve
37. Birthday card funny live fast die young and leave a good looking corpse | via StrokeofGeniusCards
OUTSIDE: Live fast, die young, and leave a good looking corpse
INSIDE: Too late. Time for a new plan. Happy Birthday!
CARD: One 5x7 folded card 80# Sand Speck Fiber Recycled
ENVELOPE: Size A7 Sand Speck Fiber Recycled
PACKAGING: Protected by a cellophane sleeve