Are you looking for a creative DIY idea for Valentine's Day? We are glad you stopped by. This enchanting card is a special gift with a sweet surprise: When you open it, a cute figure spreads its arms as if wanting to hug you! The card is the perfect love greeting for your Valentine. You can customize it according to your wishes and add a personal message. This heartwarming craft is perfect for anyone who wants to show a loved one how much they miss them.

Our tutorials always include a self-made video and photos for each crafting step. This way, you can easily join in at home. The video shows you exactly how to craft the card and bring the hugging figure to life. The photos additionally help you with every single step. You can watch everything as many times as you want.

This hug card is a wonderful Valentine's gift! It playfully shows that you are thinking of someone. The surprise of the figure's arms spreading when opened is sure to bring a smile to the recipient's face.

DIY Hug Card: Instructions with Photos and Description

For this craft, you will need:

Colored paper
A pen
Scissors
Glue
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DIY Hug Card: Instructions with photos and description. The image 1 — **Step 1**: Let's start with the preparation. You will need colored paper, a pen, a pencil, scissors, and a ruler.

DIY hug card: Instructions with photos and description. The picture 2 — **Step 2**: First, we cut out the figure from the paper. In the photo, you can see the exact measurements for the paper and the figure.

DIY hug card: Instructions with photos and description. The picture 3 — **Step 3**: Now fold the arms of the figure so that they spread out when the card is opened - like a hug! It's best to watch the video for this. After that, write your message or "I miss you" on the card.

DIY hug card: Instructions with photos and description. The picture 4 — **Step 4**: Now we prepare the card into which we will later glue the figure. Cut out a heart from paper, decorate it, and glue it to the outside of the card. Then glue the figure on the inside.

DIY hug card: Instructions with photos and description. The picture 5 — **Step 5**: Done! Look at how great your card turned out!

DIY Ideas for Kids: Good for Development

Crafting and creative design are extremely valuable for kids! Through precise cutting, gluing, and drawing, they develop their fine motor skills and concentration. Designing greeting cards is particularly beneficial because children not only train their craftsmanship skills, but also learn to express feelings creatively.

Creative work makes children independent and resourceful. They see how something special emerges from simple materials and develop their own ideas in the process. Especially when crafting gifts, children also learn to think of others and bring joy. We regularly show you new, exciting crafting ideas for home.

DIY Ideas for Kids: Thank You for Being Here!

Thank you for taking the time to follow our guide! Check out our other tutorials in the DIY Ideas for Kids category. There you will find many more creative ideas for beautiful gifts and surprises.

DIY Hug card - Crafting instructions with video and photos

Decor & Crafting Craft ideas for children DIY gift ideas for Valentine's Day

Published on January 29, 2025 by Vitalii Shynakov

Published on: January 29, 2025
From Vitalii Shynakov

Vitalii Shynakov has been working in the areas of online retail, marketing and customer satisfaction since 2012. Until 2022, he was the head of personnel development and online sales department of four successful stores. He has been part of the TutKit.com team since 2024.