Joke cards and lunch box notes · Ink and Index
A jar of dad jokes he will pretend to hate. Print the cards, fold them, add the label and a tag, and give it for Christmas, Father's Day or a birthday.
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The cartoon characters were created with an AI image generator, then cut out and arranged by Ink and Index.
The Dad Joke Jar is a printable gift kit with 100 clean dad joke cards in six color-coded themes, 12 blank cards, a jar label, two lid labels, four 'Open in case of' labels, six gift tags, a Groan Meter score sheet and a make-your-jar page. Each of the 4 PDFs has 19 pages, in color and ink-saver, in US Letter and A4. You print the cards, fold them into a jar and add the label and a gift tag.
- 100 clean jokes in six themes, with the setup in color and the punchline in a white bar
- A jar label, lid labels and six gift tags: Father's Day, Christmas, Birthday and more
- A Groan Meter for the family to score each joke
- 100
- dad joke cards
- 6
- themes
- 6
- gift tags
- 19
- pages in each PDF
Why a Joke Jar Beats Another Tie for Dad
A man with a long-running pun habit does not need another mug. A jar full of his own kind of humor gets read aloud for months.
- The gift has to arrive before Christmas or Father's Day, and shipping will not.
- A joke book is read once and shelved.
- He already has the mug, the tie and the BBQ apron.
- You want something the whole family can groan at together.
- A stocking stuffer should cost less than the stocking.
What Is in the Jar
Pick a part to see it. The setup sits on the colored part of the card and the punchline in the white bar, so whoever draws a card can read the setup out loud and let the room wait.
Part 1 of 6 · the card
Setup in color, punchline in white
My taco is unbeatable at video games. It never drops its shell.
- Read it out loud, then wait for the groan
- Each card is about 3.6 by 2.4 inches (9 by 6 cm)
- Eight cards on every page with dashed cut lines
Part 2 of 6 · color-coded
Six themes, 100 jokes
The onion became a movie star. Every scene was a real tearjerker.
- Food (17), Animals (17), Work and tools (17)
- Sports and outdoors (17), Home and family (16)
- School and math (16)
Part 3 of 6 · the jar
Fill a jar, add a tag, done
Why did the baseball team hire a baker? They needed a better batter.
- Fold each card in half or roll it up and drop it in a jar
- A jar of 16 to 32 ounces suits most folded cards
- Fold one card and test your jar first
Part 4 of 6 · give it
Six gift tags
- Happy Father's Day, Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday
- Just because, Thanks and one blank
- Tie one on the jar
Part 5 of 6 · the labels
Jar label and lid labels
- A jar label and two lid labels
- Four small 'Open in case of' labels
- Cut them out and stick them on
Part 6 of 6 · the family game
Groan Meter and blank cards
- A score sheet for the family to rate each joke
- 12 blank cards to write your own jokes
- A make-your-jar how-to page
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How to Make the Jar in Four Steps
You need a jar, some string or ribbon and a pair of scissors. They are not included.
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Print at 100 percent
Print the PDF at 100 percent ('actual size'). Card stock lasts longest. The files come in US Letter and A4.
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Cut along the dashed lines
Each card is about 3.6 by 2.4 inches (9 by 6 cm). Cut out the labels and tags too.
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Fold and fill
Fold each card in half or roll it up and drop it in a jar of 16 to 32 ounces.
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Label and tag
Stick the labels on the jar and the lid and tie on a gift tag.
What Is Inside the Dad Joke Jar
- 100 dad joke cards
- Six color-coded themes: Food (17), Animals (17), Work and tools (17), Sports and outdoors (17), Home and family (16) and School and math (16).
- 12 blank cards
- Four on the last joke page and eight on their own page, to write your own jokes.
- Labels
- A jar label, two lid labels and four small 'Open in case of' labels.
- 6 gift tags
- Happy Father's Day, Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday, Just because, Thanks and one blank.
- A Groan Meter
- A score sheet for the family, plus a 'Make your jar' how-to page.
- Four PDFs and a read-me
- Color and ink-saver, in US Letter and A4, plus a short read-me with printing tips and terms.
Which joke set?
| Compare | Dad Joke Jar | Lunch Box Joke Notes | Fun Fact Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | Dad, as a gift | Kids aged 5 to 10 | Kids aged 5 to 10 |
| Cards | 100 jokes | 200 jokes | 120 facts |
| Extras | Jar label and gift tags | Kind notes | A fact log |
| Page | You are here | Lunch Box Joke Notes | Fun Fact Notes |
Where to buy, and what each store sells
| Store | Price | Includes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etsy | $3.99 | 4 PDFs in color and ink-saver, US Letter and A4, plus a read-me guide | Buy on Etsy |
Prices checked 23 October 2026. Each store shows its own refund terms at checkout.
Good for Dads, Dinner Tables and Road Trips
The kit suits Father's Day, Christmas stockings, birthdays, grandparents, step-dads, uncles and any dad with a long-running pun habit. It also works at dinner tables, on road trips and in classrooms. The jokes are wordplay, so very young children may need a grown-up to explain a few.
The jar, string, ribbon and a hole punch are not included, and nothing ships. The jokes use no brand names and no real people.
The layouts and colors were built in code. The cartoon characters were created with an AI image generator, then cut out and arranged by Ink and Index. The joke text was drafted with AI assistance, then chosen, edited and checked. The jokes use no brand names and no real people. The license is for personal use, or as a gift to one person. Please do not resell, share, upload or give away the PDF files, and do not sell the printed cards or labels.
What You Download
Five files: four PDFs of 19 pages each (color and ink-saver, in US Letter and A4) and a short read-me PDF with printing tips and terms.
- 5
- files
- 100
- joke cards
- 19
- pages per PDF
Printed cards, the jar, string and a hole punch are not included.
Dad Joke Jar Printable: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dad Joke Jar?
A printable gift kit: 100 clean dad joke cards, 12 blank cards, a jar label, lid labels, six gift tags and a Groan Meter score sheet. You print, cut and fold the cards, fill a jar and add the label and a tag.
What makes a good dad joke gift for Christmas or Father's Day?
One he can use again and again. A jar of 100 jokes gets pulled out at dinner for months, and it works as a Christmas stocking stuffer or a Father's Day gift.
Are the jokes clean?
Yes. They are wordplay with no brand names and no real people.
What size jar do I need?
A jar of 16 to 32 ounces suits most folded cards, but jars vary, so fold one card and test it first.
How do I print it?
Print the PDF at 100 percent ('actual size'). Card stock lasts longest. The files come in US Letter and A4.
Is it a physical gift?
No. It is a digital download and nothing ships. After payment, Etsy gives you the files on the Purchases page. You need a PDF reader and a printer.
What do I get when I buy it?
Five files: 4 PDFs of 19 pages each (color and ink-saver, in US Letter and A4) and a short read-me PDF.
How much does it cost, and where can I buy it?
As of 23 October 2026 it costs $3.99 on Etsy. The table above shows what the store sells.
More questions
Can children read them?
The jokes are wordplay, so very young children may need a grown-up to explain a few.
What are the color and ink-saver versions?
Each set comes in a color version and an ink-saver version (black and white, light on ink), in US Letter and A4. That is 4 PDFs, plus a short read-me PDF.
Can I write my own jokes?
Yes. There are 12 blank cards.
Can I give it to more than one person?
The license is for personal use, or as a gift to one person. Please do not resell, share, upload or give away the PDF files.
Was AI used to make it?
The layouts and colors were built in code. The cartoon characters were created with an AI image generator, then cut out and arranged by Ink and Index. The joke text was drafted with AI assistance, then chosen, edited and checked. The jokes use no brand names and no real people.
What if a file will not open?
Email the address on the contact page. If a file will not open or is not what the listing describes, it gets fixed or replaced.
Fill a Jar Before Christmas
Print the cards, fold them and add a tag. The kit is an instant download. For a funny gift for work, see the funny gift books.
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Gifts for kids too? Lunch Box Joke Notes have 200 jokes.