How to Send a Hug in the Mail

With Valentine's Day coming up I wanted to share one of our favorite {little projects} to mail: HUGS!
These mailable Hugs are personal and are perfect any time of the year.  
They are great for:grandparentsfriends or family in the militarya traveling friend or relativecousins and far away friendsor anyone--Really who wouldn't want a hug to come to them in the mail?
To make {this little project} you need:
a person :) (whomever is sending the hug)
paper--I used newsprint--more about that below
crayons, markers, etc.
First, trace around the head, arms, and torso on the paper.  

I get the newsprint from the local newspaper shop.  It's the end of the roll from what they print on, but it's a TON of paper.  In the past they've been about $2 or sometimes they donate them for free to teachers.  I've done this in 3 states, so I think it's pretty common.  There are a million {little projects} you can do with a nice big roll of paper!  Butcher paper works too.
Next, have your in-house artist color what you traced.  It can be a self-portrait, of sorts.


Here is Jay's in progress...
And here is Kay's.  She took a more abstract approach, making sure that every one of her favorite colors was represented: 

Then wrap the arms up for a big hug!  
You can also add a little note (or valentine) and attach it to the hand.

Now put your HUG in the mail to send a happy surprise!

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