More Cards to Support Friends

Cards that say more than “condolences” are greatly needed, so I created more.

Comments about the supportive cards flooded my inbox a few weeks ago, after the original post was published.

Everyone agreed that cards for those not-so-happy times are greatly needed. A friend wanted sympathy cards that weren’t just old sunset photos, flowers, or religion-related.

One crafter asked me to think of something for someone with a terminal cancer diagnosis and someone who’s lost most of their loved ones; those are the situations I was thinking of when I came up with the following messages.

I thought of friends, aunts, and cousins who battled breast cancer (and fortunately won.)

I also thought of those people who use dark humor to cope. And there are moments in any terrible situation where you think of something that just seems wrong… but it is kinda ironic or funny, so I created a message addressing that.

The cards aren’t really to “cheer someone up” but rather show them love and compassion.

They try to convey the message “This situation sucks and I can’t make it all better but I am here to listen or support you in any way that I possibly can. I’m not scared of this awful situation.”

Just like the first set of messages, this set has a printable PDF version (so no cutting machine needed) and an SVG version that you can use the Print then Cut feature with, if you have a Cricut.

There are 10 new supportive messages included, so you can pick and choose what you want to say. Two are repeated – “You’ve got this” can be used in many situations.

Below is the simple printable version; scroll down for the Cricut version.

Materials needed to make the support message cards (printable version)

Free printable PDF, which is design #68 – More Supportive Cards in the Free Files Folder
a printer (this is my printer and I love it)
8.5 x 11 inch cardstock (regular copy paper works too)
glue or tape runner
scissors

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How to assemble the Cards

Download the ZIP file.

Open the ZIP file. Then open the PDF file.

Choose which pages of messages you’d like to use. Print those on white cardstock.

Print the last page (the card base) on colored cardstock.

Cut around the edges of the messages you’ll use. (It looks better if you don’t cut on the line; cut closer to the text.)

Fold the card base in half.

Next, glue or tape the message(s) on the card.

And it’s done! It’s a super easy project.

Write a personal, heartfelt message so your friend feels extremely loved and supported.

— How to make the card using a Cricut —

Materials needed to make the support message card:

SVG for the card base and envelope, plus the image messages for print-and-cut. All of these are in the ZIP file in design #68 – More Supportive Cards in the Free Files Folder.
- (If you don’t have the password for the free files, fill in the form at the bottom of the page and it will be emailed to you.)
Cricut such as an Explore or Maker
Blue LightGrip mat
Scoring tip or stylus
a printer (this is my printer and I love it)
8.5 x 11 inch cardstock for the card base and messages
one 12×12 sheet of cardstock for the envelope
glue or tape runner

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How to prepare, cut, and assemble the card

Download the ZIP file. Open the ZIP file.

For the card base and envelope, use design #69 – Envelope and Card Base in the Free Files Folder.

The tutorial to make the card base and envelope is here.

For the messages, use the files that are in the ZIP file design #68 – More Supportive Cards .

Upload the PNGs with the text you want to use to Design Space. Save it as a complex print-and-cut image.

Now, we’ll get the Print Then Cut image ready.

Resize the message so that it fits over the card base image, as shown below.

Next, click on the Flatten button.

You’re ready to cut and score the card.

Need more detailed, step-by-step instructions? The tutorial for the first supportive cards goes over the process for Print then Cut and putting the envelope together.