How to Create a Get Well Card

Brighten someone's spirits by sending a get well card. Show how much they mean to you by creating a personalized get well card. Creating homemade get well cards provides a rainy afternoon activity for kids, using craft supplies you have at home. For tech-savvy individuals, designing a get well card on the computer can be done in a matter of minutes. Both are inexpensive ways to show someone how much you care.

Things You'll Need

• Paper Pen or pencil Camera Computer with Internet and printer Card stock or specialty paper Embellishments such as stickers and stamps Glue Scissors Markers

Instructions

1. Sketch a design. Draw a simple picture such as a vase of flowers or a box of Kleenex. Brainstorm pictures to take with a digital camera for the front of your card. Think about flowers, a lake or a favorite activity of the sick person. Consider putting together a 3-D image on the front of the card, such the sun or a coffee cup.

2. Gather supplies. Most supplies you have with your arts and crafts materials. Look for brightly colored paper. Consider placing embellishments on the card, such as stickers or stamps of the sun, butterflies or bees. Choose embellishments with bright colors.

3. Write a warm sentiment. Compose a simple message for the inside of the card. Try something like, "Wishing you a speedy recovery" or "Sending you sunny smiles." Incorporate the card's design with the wording. Include a personal message and sign your name.

4. Create a get well card on your computer. Use colorful fonts and computer graphics to make a get well card. Designing your get well card on the computer allows you to personalize the card with the person's name. Print a test copy to ensure the margins and text are correctly aligned. Fix any errors and print your card on brightly colored card stock or specialty paper.

5. Send an electronic get well card. Use a free website to send an electronic get well card. Choose a picture or graphic and write a warm sentiment. Some sites allow you to choose the font, background color and music. Send to the ill person's email address.

Resources

• Electronic Get Well Cards
• Electronic Get Well Cards
• Card Template