When a friend or family member is feeling under the weather, a thoughtful get well soon card can brighten their day and lift their spirits. Handmade cards add a personal touch and show that you care. If you're looking for creative and easy ideas for get well soon cards that kids can make and give, here are five simple yet heartfelt designs to consider.

Idea 1: Paper Collage Card

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  1. Fold a piece of construction paper in half to create the card.
  2. Let the child cut out shapes or images from different colored paper to create a collage. They can cut out hearts, flowers, or any other cheerful shapes.
  3. Using the glue stick, have the child arrange and glue the cut-out shapes onto the front of the card.
  4. Encourage the child to write a sweet message inside the card and decorate it with markers, crayons, stickers, or any other decorative embellishments.

Idea 2: Thumbprint Flower Garden Card

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  1. Fold the white cardstock in half to make the card or use a pre-made blank card.
  2. Assist the child in creating thumbprints on the front of the card using the ink pads to make colorful flowers.
  3. Once the thumbprint flowers are dry, help the child use markers to add stems and details to the flowers.
  4. Cut out tiny leaves from green construction paper and glue them near the stems to create a thumbprint flower garden.

Idea 3: Pop-Up Bandage Card

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  1. Fold the cardstock or heavy paper in half to create the card.
  2. Help the child draw a simple picture, such as a smiling sun or a heart, on the front of the card.
  3. Open the card and assist the child in cutting two slits about an inch apart where they want to place the bandage.
  4. Fold a small piece of paper in an accordion style and attach each end to the slits to create a pop-up bandage effect.
  5. Have the child write a get well soon message inside the card and decorate it with markers and bandage stickers or cutouts.

Idea 4: Fingerprint Balloon Bouquet Card

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  1. Fold the colored cardstock in half to create the card or use a pre-made blank card.
  2. Assist the child in making fingerprint balloons on the front of the card using different colored ink pads.
  3. Once the fingerprints are dry, guide the child to use markers to draw balloon strings and add details to the balloons.
  4. Encourage the child to write a cheerful message inside the card and decorate it with markers.

Idea 5: Puzzle Piece Heart Card

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  1. Fold the cardstock or heavy paper in half to create the card.
  2. Help the child arrange old puzzle pieces to form a heart shape on the front of the card and glue them in place.
  3. If desired, let the child paint the puzzle pieces red or pink before gluing them for a colorful effect.
  4. Once the puzzle pieces are secure, have the child write a heartfelt message inside the card and decorate it with markers or crayons.

These easy and creative ideas for handmade get well soon cards are perfect for kids to make and give to friends or family members who are feeling unwell. By encouraging children to express their creativity and empathy through crafting personalized cards, you'll not only brighten someone's day but also foster a sense of compassion and thoughtfulness in the young ones. So gather your crafting supplies and let the little ones' imaginations run wild as they spread cheer and well wishes with their heartfelt creations.

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