Get Well Soon

When someone you care about gets sick, it’s natural to want to lift their spirits. A cute get well soon card or care package can go a long way toward helping them feel loved and remembered. Whether your loved one is sick at home with a contagious illness or recovering from a medical procedure in a hospital bed, a simple act of thoughtfulness can cheer them up. Here are some tips for creating a sympathy card or care package that will help your friend or family member through a difficult time.

How Can I Make a Cute Get Well Soon Card?

A cute get well soon card is a great gift for someone who’s ill or recovering from surgery or any other type of medical procedure. You can probably find a generic get well soon message in the greeting card section of your local grocery or department store. But why do that when you can create a customized card that will mean so much more?

You don’t have to be naturally good at crafting things to make a great card. Anyone can make a DIY card that’s full of love, hope, and even a little humor. Here are some super simple instructions for creating a card that will give your loved one the support and healing thoughts they need during a tough time.

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Before you begin making your card, you’ll need to gather up a few supplies. These might include:

• A pair of scissors
• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• A pencil or pen
• Coloring utensils (such as colored pencils, crayons, or markers)
• Optional embellishments (such as stickers, pom-poms, ribbon, or glitter)
• Glue to attach any embellishments to the paper

Once you’ve gathered up these items, you’re ready to move on to the next step. 

Step 2: Select the Right Paper or Cardstock Color

Pick a paper color for your card—it might be their favorite color, team colors for a sports fan, or colors that coordinate with a gift you want to give. If you want to send a card that exudes good cheer, you might choose colors such as yellow or orange. Blue, green, or white might be choices for soothing and caring thoughts. 

Once you’ve selected your paper color, make sure any markers, crayons, or colored pencils you choose complement your paper color well. You don’t want to select colors that clash and can make your loved one feel even sicker than they already are! 

Step 3: Decide Between Traditional Folded or Postcard Styles 

Now that you have the perfect color combinations, it’s time to figure out what style you want your card to be. Many people like the traditional folded card (which is how most birthday cards are oriented), but a flat postcard style is also perfectly acceptable. As long as your card includes positive thoughts and healing vibes, the recipient isn’t likely to care about its layout. However, if your paper is relatively thin, you’ll probably want to go with a folded style because it will give the paper more strength and make the final card a bit more durable. 

Step 4: Fold or Cut Your Paper Down to Size

If you chose a traditional folded-style card, you’ll need to fold it in half. You can either fold it so it’s oriented horizontally or vertically. Just make sure your line is straight and crisp so it looks nice. If you decided to go with a postcard-style card, you’ll want to cut it down to size. A good-sized card measures between 3 ½ - 4 ¼ inches high and should be between 5-6 inches long. This is the standard size of a postcard. 

Step 5: Design the Front of the Card

With the final shape of the card buttoned down, the fun begins. Freehand some lettering or computer generate a message like “Get well soon,” or “Sending you positive vibes.” If you’re artistic, create an elaborate image on the front. Outline a picture they can color in. Or get inspired to use stickers, die cuts, or photos. You’ll find cute get well card ideas to borrow and build on with a quick Pinterest search, or let your own creative juices run wild!

Step 6: Write Your Message on the Inside or Back

So now your Get Well card is looking cute. How do you make one sound cute, too? Unless you’re really good with words, you may discover that this part doesn’t come naturally to you. At Spoonful of Comfort, we hear that a lot. So our gifting experts keep running lists of cute get well messages, thoughtful feel better soon messages, and uplifting quotes you can borrow for your card. 

The real secret is to think about what you’d want someone to say to you if you were sick. How about wishes for a fast recovery and good health going forward? Some well-timed humor to boost your mood? If you write the type of message you’d like to receive, your friend will most likely appreciate it just as much as you would if you were in their shoes (or hospital slippers). 

No matter what you say, your friend or loved one will appreciate getting a card from you that helps them feel hope and strength when they’re experiencing a difficult sickness. 

Step 7: Add Decorations to the Inside as Desired

Want to make your get well message even more personal? Make an artistic border around your written words. Draw little doodles. Add voice bubbles with wishes from mutual friends.  

If the thought of drawing makes you panic a little, you can use stickers, glitter, and other items to make the inside really pop. You can also save any embellishments for the outside of the card and leave the inside nice and clean. It all depends on your preferences and what you think the recipient of your card will most enjoy. 

Deliver Your Card!

That’s it! You’ve successfully created an awesome get well soon card for someone you care about. Pop it in the mail, tuck it alongside a gift, or stop by in person. Going the extra mile to visit your friend will show them how much you love them and hope they experience a quick recovery. 

Plus, if you visit in person, you’ll have the opportunity to exchange hugs (if you’re the type of person who normally gives hugs). Science shows that physical touch can calm the nervous center and have a positive effect on the healing process. Who knew hugs were so powerful? When combined with a thoughtful gift or well-written note, a gentle hug may be the secret tonic your loved one needs to finally start getting better. 

Cute Get Well Soon Gifts

Now that you’ve got a cute get well card, how about a cute get well soon gift to your best friend or to go with it? While practical gifts are always nice to receive, sometimes it’s even better to get a gift that’s simply designed to be cute. Here are some adorable gifts to give to someone close to you when they’re taking a sick day (or several!):

• An oversized teddy bear
• A pair of fuzzy, animal-themed slippers
• Adorable fuzzy socks (extra points if you choose the kind that are infused with aloe or lotion!)
• Cute smiley-face balloons with a variety of good care messages
• A small aromatherapy candle
• A sun-shaped necklace
• A miniature succulent in a tiny pot
• A mug with an adorable message printed on it

Cute gifts like these are a great way to send warm wishes and love to someone who means a lot to you. Adorable things are also great for distraction purposes and can help your loved one forget about their pain or sickness for a while.   

Ways to Make a Card or Gift Thoughtful and Personal

Taking the time to give someone else a present or card is a great way to express your love. But if you want to make your loved one feel really special, it’s important to make sure your card or gift is thoughtful and personal. Otherwise, it won’t mean as much to the person receiving it.  

There are a variety of ways you can make your card or gift more thoughtful. Follow these suggestions to give your gift or message the biggest impact. 

• Include inside jokes in your message that only the recipient would understand
• Purchase a gift that aligns with your loved one’s interests
• Send a get well soon funny message that you know will make the recipient laugh
• Tuck a photo of you and your loved one in a card or beneath the wrapping paper of a gift
• Purchase a gift card to your loved one’s favorite restaurant or shopping destination
• Write a message detailing all the reasons why your loved one means so much to you

If you can, make the extra effort to create a card or gift yourself. Anything you make with your own hands is guaranteed to have a huge impact on the recipient. They’ll feel very special when they realize how much time you spent creating something you knew they’d love and appreciate. But don’t worry if you aren’t much of a DIY-er. A store-bought card or gift is just as special as a homemade one when it comes from the heart and involves some forethought. 

Cute Get Well Soon Messages

What if you want to write a get well soon message that’s guaranteed to make your loved one smile, but you have no idea where to begin? Many people find themselves in this situation and end up writing cheesy one-liners that make the recipient laugh for all the wrong reasons. You don’t have to end up in this unfortunate situation if you plan your message well. 

Here are some ideas for sweet texts and cute get well soon messages that will fill your loved one with hope and happiness. 

• “I can’t wait until I get to hug you again. Get better fast!”
• “Take your sweet time getting well!”
• “Hope you feel a little better every day.”
• “You’re way too nice to be this sick! Get better soon!”
• “Life is much darker without your smiling face. Take care of yourself!”
• “I love you…but I hate that you are sick. Best wishes for your recovery.”
• “Just sending a little sunshine to the person who’s the brightest part of my days.”

How to Get Creative With Get Well Messages

Most people agree that a gift card with a thoughtful note holds more sentimental value than most other gifts. So, what should you do if you’re not a natural wordsmith but you want your get well card to be extra special? First, relax and take a deep breath. You don’t have to be Shakespeare to write something worthwhile. Just write from the heart and you should be just fine. 

But if your heart suddenly becomes completely speechless, there are other things you can rely on to help you come up with the right words for your get well soon card. Here are some creative ways to tell someone to get well soon without actually using the words, “Get well soon.”

• I hope smiles are the only contagious thing for you. Keep up the positive thoughts.
• I guess germs like you as much as I do. Get well soon!
• Looks like you forgot to eat an apple a day! Here's to a quick recovery.
• I'm sorry you have to eat hospital food. Feel better soon so we can get your favorites!
• Even in a hospital gown, you still look good!
• Kick those germs to the curb.

Why Getting Creative Is Important

Getting creative with your card or gift is important because it shows the recipient that they’re worth the extra time and effort. When you send a generic gift or message, it might send the message that you’re not willing to put aside any extra effort on the recipient’s behalf. 

What Makes Digital Get Well Soon Cards Unique

There may be times when you’re not around to give a sick loved one a card or gift in person. If that’s the case, it’s acceptable to send a digital get well soon card. You may also want to send this type of card if the person you’re sending it to is sick with something contagious. There’s no need to risk your own health while you’re sending someone else well wishes! 

Digital get well soon cards are unique because they’re easily customizable. They may also offer special features, such as lights, animations, or accompanying music. Unlike a physical card that could take days or even weeks to reach the intended recipient, you can purchase and send a digital get well soon card in seconds. It’s a convenient way to send love and hope to someone you care about. You’ll need to have a valid email address before you can send a digital card, so make sure you get it from the recipient in advance. 

How To Show Empathy in a Text

It’s really hard to show genuine emotions in a text. It’s a lot like trying to show emotions with your facial expressions right after receiving Botox injections. But even though it’s difficult, it is possible to show empathy in a text. Here are a few “Dos” and “Don’ts” for being empathetic in texts. 

DO

• Use compassionate language
• Offer to listen anytime
• Ask what they may need from you
• Express sorrow that they’re going through a difficult time
• Validate their feelings

DON’T

• Use trite language
• Use sarcasm (which is hard to pull off well in a text)
• Use cutesy emojis that could cheapen the meaning of your message
• Tell them to look at the bright side of things
• Undermine their feelings or frustrations

It’s also important to respond quickly whenever you can. Nothing says, “I’m just texting you because I feel like I have to” more than texting a sick friend, then failing to read or respond to their messages for hours or days at a time.

Who Should I Send a Get Well Soon Card To?

You can send a get well soon card to anyone you know who falls ill. Such a gesture can go a long way toward helping a parent, sibling, friend, or coworker feel better. But what you include in your message depends on who you’re sending it to. Here are some examples of how to write a get well message based on who the recipient is. 

Family Member

When writing a get well soon card for a family member, you can get more personal than you would if you were writing a card for a boss or coworker. Feel free to be as sappy as you want, since most family members appreciate receiving deeply meaningful messages from the people they love most. 

Friend

Writing a get well soon card for a friend can be a lot of fun. You typically have plenty of leeway when it comes to including sarcasm or humor in cards for friends. But don’t forget to also include a sweet message to let them know how much you wish they were feeling better. Humor works best when it’s accompanied by a sentimental message. 

Significant Other

You should use more endearing language with your significant other than you’d use with anyone else. Be generous with conveying your love and sprinkle in plenty of encouraging messages to help them feel ultra-special. 

Coworker

When writing to a coworker, be friendly—and appropriate. It’s wise to write the same type of message to a coworker that you’d feel comfortable sending to your boss. A short, professional message is ideal in this situation. 

Best Gifts for a Sick Person

When sending gifts to a sick person, it’s a good idea to consider what types of things might help them recover quicker. For example, homestyle soup can help provide the nourishment they need to get better. Other comfort foods like rolls and cookies might give them the mental boost they need to get through the toughest parts of their illness or recovery. Here are some additional ideas for the best gifts to give a sick person:

• Hand sanitizer, scented soap, and other hygienic items
• Sore throat lozenges
• Herbal tea
• Sudoku and other word games
• A comfy bed pillow
• Aromatherapy shower steamer packets
• Microwavable foot warmers
• A massage ball
• A sleep mask
• A tissue box

These items can be soothing, comforting, and nourishing for your loved one. If they don’t help your loved one get better quicker, they’ll at least help them get through their illness easier. 

Get Well Soon Gifts for Family

It’s hard to watch family members suffer from illnesses or injuries. It’s easy to feel helpless in this type of situation because there isn’t anything you can do to physically take their suffering away. But what you may not realize is that you have the ability to ease their misery and give them greater strength to overcome their challenges by just being there for them. 

It’s so important to let sick family members know that you haven’t forgotten them and that you love them enough to send them warm thoughts for a speedy recovery. But as nice as it is to hear someone else’s good wishes, it’s equally nice to get a physical gift. Your loved one might hope for a gift from you but may not be gutsy enough to ask for one. So don’t make them ask! Here are some of the best get well soon gifts to give to family members in need. 

• A get well box full of comforting items like soft socks, warm slippers, and personal care items
• A humidifier (this is an especially helpful gift for someone who has a head or chest cold)
• Bath bombs
• Lip balm, deodorant, and other personal hygiene items
• A fresh bouquet of flowers
• A hope-filled book with plenty of positive vibes
• A weighted blanket
• A water flask to help them stay hydrated
• A lounging pillow to make long days in bed more comfortable
• Some funny movies
• Card games
• An activity book with brain teasers and other puzzles
• Herbal tea
• An essential oil diffuser

Most of these gifts are just as practical as they are enjoyable. Even better, they’ll help your friend get on the right track to a speedy recovery. 

How Can Spoonful of Comfort Help Me?

Spoonful of Comfort can deliver customized gift packages directly to the person you care about. There are so many different gift package layouts and options for you to choose from. Whether you want to wish a friend good luck or help them get through a terrible illness, a Spoonful of Comfort care package can help you do so in a thoughtful, loving way. 

Choose from delicious soup, roll, and cookie packages or go the extra mile and select a package that includes both comfort foods and personal care items. Your friend will be delighted to receive such a generous gift from someone who means a lot to them. There’s no better way to wish someone well than with a carefully packaged and delightfully wrapped gift basket from Spoonful of Comfort.