Are you looking for a creative DIY idea for Women's Day or Mother's Day? We are glad that 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 message for your mom or a special woman in your life. 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 dear woman how much they appreciate and love her.

Our tutorials always come with a self-made video and photos for each crafting step. This way, you can easily follow along at home. The video shows you exactly how to make the card and bring the hugging figure to life. The photos also assist you with each individual step. You can watch everything as many times as you like.

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

DIY Hug Card: Tutorial with Photos and Description

For this craft you will need:

  • Colored paper
  • A pen
  • A pair of scissors
  • Glue
  • Your most creative ideas!
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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, a pair of scissors, and a ruler.
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Step 2: First, cut out the figure from the paper. The exact measurements for the paper and the figure are shown in the photo.
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Step 3: Now fold the arms of the figure so that they spread when the card is opened - like a hug! It's best to watch the video for guidance. After that, write your message or "I miss you" on the card.
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Step 4: Now prepare the card where you will later stick the figure. Cut out a paper heart, decorate it, and glue it on the outside of the card. Then, attach the figure on the inside.
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Step 5: Finished! Look at how wonderful your card has turned out!

DIY Ideas for Kids: Good for Development

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

Creative work makes children independent and resourceful. They see how something special can be created 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 present new, exciting crafting ideas for home.

DIY Ideas for Kids: Thank You for Being a Part of This!

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

DIY Hug Card - Crafting instructions for Women's Day and Mother's Day with video and photos

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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.