Free Printable Get Well Soon Cards
Last Updated: May 16, 2025 by the Homemade Gifts Team
It’s awful knowing a friend or loved one isn’t feeling great. I always want to find some way to reach out and let them know I’m thinking of them. Get well soon cards are a nice way to do that, and what’s better than a free printable get well soon card that you design yourself? These cards are yours for the taking, and you can personalize them so that your loved one knows this sentiment is coming directly from you.
Sending a get well soon card is an age-old tradition that serves a timeless purpose - to share our love and concern when someone we care about is not feeling their best. Your card could be the uplifting nudge that reminds them of the strength of human connections and the power of positive thoughts. It's a small gesture that can make a big difference, fostering warmth, healing, and resilience.
Get Well Soon Coloring Card Templates
Get Well Soon Cards
These printables are for personal, non-commercial use only.
Get Well Card to Color In
This section lets your inner artist (or your child's) shine. These free printable get well cards not only send warm wishes but also offer a fun activity to engage in and are a lovely way to personalize your get well soon card.
Get Well Soon Cards to Print
Choose from a wide variety of free printable get well soon cards, from more understated, simple options to bright designs with flowers and splashes of color. Some of these cards are cute, while others are elegant. We even have a selection of free get well soon cards that you can color in yourself to add that extra special personalized touch.
Printing Tips for Get Well Soon Cards
These free printable get well card templates are a single-fold design in 5x5" or 5x7", depending on the design. Simply download, print, cut around the card outline, and fold down the center! Our cards are blank inside so you can write your own personalized message of thanks. To achieve a quality equal to a store-bought card, we recommend printing out your card onto quality thick paper, matte photo paper, or card stock.
Get Well Cards FAQ
Have some questions about how best to use your free printable get well soon cards? We might have the answers you’re looking for.
What Should You Write in a Get Well Soon Card?
Below, you’ll find our get well wishes and messages page, which might provide some helpful inspiration for filling out your free get well soon card. However, here are some simple tips for what to write in your card:
- Make it personal: Share an anecdote or joke that is meaningful to you and the person you’re writing to. Even small personal touches can be extremely meaningful.
- Be sincere: Even if your message is short, writing something you truly mean will convey your care for this person.
- Find inspiration in quotes and songs: You don’t have to be entirely original. You can share a famous quote or song lyric that is meaningful to you and your loved one in order to convey your feelings.
- Don’t overthink it: Finally, don’t stress yourself out too much. You want your get well card to be perfect, but it’s really the thought that counts. You don’t need to be a wordsmith to write a meaningful and wonderful get well soon card.
What Is the Best Message to Put in a Get Well Soon Card?
The best message for a get well soon card is a message that comes from the heart. That could mean an anecdote or a quote or a joke. It depends on you and the person your free printable get well soon card is for. We can’t tell you what message is best. However, we can point you toward some suggestions (scroll down for get well wishes and messages). Ultimately, what message is best for your get well card is up to you.
Can You Text a Get Well Soon Card?
Absolutely! In this day and age, it’s common and acceptable to text a get well soon card. You can even use one of ours - even the colorable cards. When you download the free printable get well card PDF, you can personalize it in a photo editing program on your computer. If you use a fancier program, you might be able to export your card as a jpeg, which is a better format for texting.
Don’t let texting stop you from coloring your card. You can absolutely color in your card digitally before sending it. It just depends on what kind of photo editing software you have. After coloring or personalizing, you can send the card to yourself so you can open it on your phone. From there, it should be simple to text it to your loved one.
How Do You Create a Get Well Soon Card?
Fortunately, we’ve done most of the creating for you! You can simply print out any of our free get well soon cards and personalize it how you like.
However, if you want to create your own from scratch, there are a few fun ways to do that. Creating a handmade card is as simple as folding paper into the correct shape and decorating. You can do that by drawing your own design or breaking out the scissors, glue, and stencils to add some fun 3D elements.
Get Well Wishes to Write in your Card
We hope you liked our free printable Get Well Soon cards collection! If you're looking for inspiration for what to write in your get well card, take a look at our collection of Get Well wishes and messages page.
Life's journey comes with some trying emotions and events, and expressing our sentiments is crucial at every turn. For those more solemn moments when words of comfort are needed, explore our Condolence Messages page. And if you're celebrating joyous events or expressing gratitude, you might also find our New Baby Wishes, Thank You Messages, and Thankful Quotes pages helpful.
