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A cat curled under a blanket with a thermometerFront: a round cat in a blanket, a thermometer in its mouth. Inside: get well soon.

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Thank you 12

A bunch of grapes: thanks a bunch Front: a bunch of grapes with a leaf. Inside: the words thanks a bunch.
A cake with thanks piped on top Front: a round cake from a little above, the word in icing. Inside: a slice for you.
A hot-air balloon with thanks on the basket Front: the balloon rising, the word written on the basket. Inside: you lifted me up.
A jar full of hearts labelled Thank You Front: a glass jar packed with small hearts and a label round its middle. Inside: one for each kind thing.
A paper plane towing a thank-you banner Front: the plane in one corner, the banner rippling across. Inside: your note.
A pigeon delivering a thank-you card Front: a pigeon with an envelope in its beak landing on a sill. Inside: sorry it's late, thank you.
A sunflower bowing to say thank you Front: a tall sunflower bent over at the top. Inside: thank you, sincerely.
A teapot pouring the word THANKS Front: the letters stream from the spout in a curve. Inside: a cup, filled to the brim.
A thank-you note in a bottle Front: a bottle bobbing on a wave, a rolled note inside. Inside: the note, unrolled and written out.
A trophy for the best helper Front: a big cup on a stand, the words Best Helper on the plaque. Inside: what they helped with.
Flowers held out from the edge of the card Front: an arm reaching in from the side, holding the bunch out. Inside: these are for you.
Three birds on a wire, one speaking Front: three round birds, a speech bubble from the middle one. Inside: the others say it too.

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Get well 12

A bandaged teddy bear sitting up in bed Front: the bear with a bandage round its head, a cup beside the bed. Inside: feel better soon.
A bowl of soup with steam spelling GET WELL Front: a bowl and a spoon, the steam curling into the words. Inside: sip slowly.
A cat curled under a blanket with a thermometer Front: a round cat in a blanket, a thermometer in its mouth. Inside: get well soon.
A grey cloud with a sunny lining Front: a rain cloud with its edge coloured gold. Inside: brighter days are coming.
A hedgehog in a scarf with a hot water bottle Front: the hedgehog tucked up with the bottle hugged close. Inside: stay cosy.
A mug of tea and a stack of books for resting Front: the mug steaming beside three books. Inside: doctor's orders: rest.
A rainbow over a small house after rain Front: puddles, a house and a rainbow arching over it. Inside: here's to the sunshine.
A smiling bandage strip giving a thumbs up Front: a bandage strip with a face and one arm. Inside: you've got this.
A snail in a dressing gown Front: a snail with a tiny robe tied round its shell. Inside: take all the time you need.
A sneezing cloud and a smiling cloud Front: a cloud mid-sneeze. Inside: the same cloud smiling, the sun beside it.
A tortoise with take it slow on its shell Front: a tortoise, the words written round the shell. Inside: no rush to get better.
Balloons tied to the end of a bed Front: three balloons on strings from a bedpost. Inside: get well wishes, one per balloon.

Well done and good luck 12

A cake with one gold star on top Front: a tall cake, a star instead of a candle. Inside: you're a star.
A climber waving from a summit Front: a steep peak, a tiny figure with both arms up at the top. Inside: you made it.
A crown with You Did It on the band Front: a crown with three points and the words across its band. Inside: your note.
A four-leaf clover for good luck Front: one clover, big, with a small ladybird on a leaf. Inside: good luck.
A gold medal hanging from the top edge Front: the ribbon runs down from the fold, the medal swinging below. Inside: first place, of course.
A horseshoe with sparkles round it Front: a horseshoe, ends up, stars round it. Inside: good luck.
A kite flying high above the clouds Front: the string runs from the bottom corner up past the clouds. Inside: sky's the limit.
A ladder leaning up to a star Front: a tall ladder reaching into the night sky. Inside: onward and upward.
A rocket launching with a trail of stars Front: the rocket rising from the bottom corner. Inside: off you go. Congratulations.
A sharpened pencil for exam day Front: one pencil, freshly sharpened, a star at its point. Inside: good luck in your exams.
A single firework bursting into a star Front: one trail rising from the bottom and bursting at the top. Inside: congratulations.
Confetti bursting from a party popper Front: the popper in one corner and confetti across the card. Inside: well done.

New baby and new home 12

A bird adding a twig to a nest Front: a nest on a branch, a bird with a twig in its beak. Inside: happy nesting.
A crescent moon rocking like a cradle Front: a moon on its back with a blanket over it, stars round it. Inside: sweet dreams.
A duckling following its parent Front: a duck and one small duckling in a line across the card. Inside: welcome to the world.
A front door wide open with a welcome mat Front: the door open, light inside, a mat on the step. Inside: welcome home.
A new door key on a ring with a heart tag Front: one key, big, a small heart tag hanging from the ring. Inside: happy new home.
A plant on the sill of a new window Front: a window with a small pot and one leaf unfurling. Inside: grow happy here.
A puppy with a bow round its neck Front: a sitting puppy, head tilted, a big bow. Inside: welcome home, new friend.
A street map with a star on the new house Front: roads as lines, one house marked with a star. Inside: the new address.
A tiny hat and a pair of mittens Front: a knitted hat with a bobble and two mittens. Inside: for your new arrival.
Baby clothes pegged across the card Front: a line strung across, a vest, a hat and two socks pegged along it. Inside: welcome, little one.
Baby footprints beside grown-up footprints Front: two sets of prints walking side by side. Inside: welcome to the family.
Moving boxes stacked up with a cat on top Front: three boxes labelled with doodles, a cat asleep on the top one. Inside: you're in.

Miss you and sorry 12

A bear hugging a pillow Front: a round bear squeezing a pillow tight. Inside: this one is for you.
A dog with a guilty face beside a chewed slipper Front: the dog, ears down, the slipper in pieces. Inside: I'm sorry.
A hug coupon drawn as a ticket Front: a ticket with a notched edge that reads one hug. Inside: redeem any time.
A lamp left on in a dark house Front: a house at night with one lit window. Inside: thinking of you.
A lighthouse shining over dark water Front: the tower on a rock, a beam across the waves. Inside: here if you need me.
A moon with thinking of you written beneath Front: a crescent moon and a few stars over a quiet hill. Inside: your note.
A paper boat sailing between two islands Front: two small islands, one boat on the water between. Inside: miss you.
A snail carrying a letter on its shell Front: the letter strapped on, a long trail behind. Inside: slow mail, big hug.
A winding road between two houses Front: a house at each end of a long curving road. Inside: not that far really.
An envelope with wings Front: an envelope flying across the card. Inside: sending this your way.
Forget-me-nots tied with a thread Front: tiny five-petal flowers bound at the stems. Inside: miss you.
Two stars far apart joined by a dotted line Front: one star in each corner, the dotted line between. Inside: still close.

How this list was compiled: Original list written for Draw This Next on 2026-09-24: 60 card designs for everyday occasions in five groups (thank you, get well, congratulations and good luck, new baby and new home, miss you and sorry), each with what goes on the front and the inside. Birthday, Christmas, Valentine's and parents' days are left to their own lists. No item repeats a title from any other list on the site (checked by script). No facts are stated. Licence: own work

How it works

Things to draw on a card for the days that are not birthdays: thanks, get well, well done, a new baby or home, miss you and sorry. Each of the 60 says what goes on the front and inside.

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Cute things to draw on a card

Round animals do most of the work: a hedgehog in a scarf with a hot water bottle, a duckling following its parent, a bear hugging a pillow. Put the animal low on the front and leave the top third for words.

Let the inside finish the joke

Many fronts set something up and the inside pays it off: a bunch of grapes, then thanks a bunch; a cloud mid-sneeze, then the same cloud smiling. Draw the inside first so you know where the front leads.

Write the inside words in pencil first. If they run long, the drawing can shrink.
Use thick card, or two sheets glued back to back, so markers do not show through.

Questions and answers

What are good things to draw on cards to say thank you?

Thank you holds 12, from a jar full of hearts labelled Thank You to a pigeon delivering a thank-you card, for a note that is late. Keep the front simple and put your own words inside.

What can I draw on a get well card?

Something cosy and hopeful: a bowl of soup with steam spelling GET WELL, a tortoise with take it slow on its shell, a grey cloud with a sunny lining. Get well holds 12.

Where are the birthday and Christmas card ideas?

They have lists of their own: birthday drawing ideas and drawing ideas for Christmas cards. This page keeps to the rest of the year.