Sad Bear Miss You Card for Someone Far Away

Sad Bear Miss You Card shows a glum cartoon bear, and the words “I miss you!” sit right above his head in curly black lettering. The line says what the bear would never admit out loud, and it lands for anyone who has stared at an empty chair. It is made for the friend across town, the sibling far away, or the partner on a long trip.

Ships with a kraft envelope; envelope color in photo may vary.

The print at a glance

A round brown bear stands in the middle of a bright blue sky, his purple nose pointing forward and his small mouth turned down in a sorry frown. One paw rests against his belly while the other hangs at his side, so he looks like he has been waiting a long time for someone to show up. His ears are small and round, and a little tuft of fur sits on top of his head.

Below him runs a band of pale green with a row of six yellow sunflowers, each with an orange center and two leaves on a thin green stem. The flowers add a cheerful counterweight to the bear's gloom. The words “I miss you!” are printed in playful black lettering that curls at the edges, giving the message a friendly, handwritten feel. Together the bear, the sunflowers and the lettering build a little scene that is sad and sweet at once.

Who it is for

The people who will feel this card most are the ones who have a friend, relative or partner they see less often than they would like. A shopper picks it up because the bear's face matches their own mood, and then they realize the message is one they really want to send. Fans of cartoon animals with a little attitude will also spot the humor in that frown.

In real life, this suits a friend who moved to another city, a sibling who lives overseas, or a partner heading out for a work trip. It also works for a grandparent in a care home or a college kid who has been away at school since August. Each of these people will read the bear and feel understood.

Occasions to use it

This card fits well for a birthday when the person of honor is far away and cannot be at the party. It also makes a nice just-because note in the mail, especially when you want to say you miss someone without making a big deal out of it. A welcome-home card works too, once the friend or family member finally comes back.

You can tuck it into a suitcase for a traveler, slip it under a door before a long business trip, or hand it over after a long stretch apart. It is available as a greeting card in natural color, so it fits any envelope you already have on hand.