Sad Goodbye Card: A Gloomy Black Blob Who Will Miss You

Sad Goodbye Card shows a round, dark little character with wide eyes and a downturned mouth, and beneath it the words “I am really going to miss you” sit in a simple black typewriter-style font. Those words say what most people feel but rarely manage to put into a card. They make a goodbye feel personal and real, and they give your reader permission to feel sad about the parting too. It works for a friend, a colleague or a loved one who is moving on, and it tells them you will notice the gap they leave.

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

The print at a glance

The design centers on one plump black blob with two large white eyes, each with a small black pupil that looks sideways and a little anxious. Thin, scratchy brow lines sit above the eyes, and a small curl of ink pokes out from the top of the head like a stray hair. Two short stick legs support the figure on a faint ground line. The sketchy, hand-drawn strokes around the edges give the character texture and movement. The printed sentence runs along the bottom in bold black letters that look like an old typewriter. Together the wobbly figure and the plain, honest line create a small moment of sadness that still feels gentle and a bit silly.

Who it is for

This card suits people who are close enough to feel a real loss when someone leaves. It is a natural pick for a best friend who is relocating, a teammate who is leaving the office, or a family member who is starting over somewhere new. Readers will notice the character's sad face first, then read the line and smile at how well it matches the expression. It also works for someone who likes quirky, hand-drawn art and prefers a card that shows feelings instead of a sugary sentiment.

Occasions to use it

The card fits best at moments when people are actually saying goodbye. Slip it into a leaving card for a coworker on their last day, or hand it over at a farewell lunch. It also works well for a friend who is moving house, a bestie heading off for a long trip, or someone who is ending a stage of life such as graduating or retiring. You can also send it as a quiet note before a move, so the person knows you were thinking about them before they go.