Grandparents’ Day is September 9th, and we’ve got an idea that is perfect for all those out-of-town grandmas and grandpas:
What do grandparents like best? Hugs from their grandkids! Since you can’t ship the kids to Grandma (even if you’d like to!) trace their outstretched arms to create a giant tangible “hug” that you can roll up and mail.
We shared the full instructions and a free printable “Special Delivery” mailing label in September’s Raising Arizona Kids magazine.
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Bettijo is a co-founder and designer here at Paging Supermom. More importantly, she is a mother of three girls so she spends much of her day listening to them sing along to Hannah Montana. During quieter moments, she enjoys art, retro-modern design, photography and making new things. In 2003 Bettijo founded an organic bath and spa products brand, Bath By Bettijo, which has been regularly featured in national magazines including Real Simple, Martha Stewart Living, Whole Living, O, EveryDay with Rachel Ray, Health, Lucky, Shape and more.
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It’s a beautiful and lovely idea !
Love this idea! So cute!
Love it. Love it. Love it. It will bring instant smiles to grandparents’ faces.
My husband is in Afghanastan and this will be a great gift!!!! THanks
Chrissy, please tell your husband “Thank You”. I don’t think they get thanked enough for all they do. And please know you are greatly appreciated yourself for being his support and taking care of your family while he’s gone. If it wasn’t for you, there wouldn’t be a him. (ok, maybe there would be, but he’s probably much happier there because of you and your support!) I’m sure he’ll love his “hug”!
What a darling idea. I am passing it on to my son who teachers 4th grade.
i like the send a hug. but is there any intructions on how to do it ?
Hi Bindi,
Glad you like the idea. The full instructions and a free printable mailing label are over at Raising Arizona Kids here: http://www.raisingarizonakids.com/2012/08/send-a-hug-for-grandparents-day/
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This is cute, but are the arms and head on the outside of the envelope? I would think that it would get destroyed in the mail?
No in the instructions we explain to roll up the “hug” and place inside an envelope to mail. The photo is just trying to illustrate the project.
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The hands should have been traced facing the other way.
I agree. When he was traced, his palms should be facing up.
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Very cute idea! Sending this to my father-in-law who has been in the hospital for a month now.
Thank you for the idea!
We sent hugs to Grandfathers on our Fathers’ day
This is going to be a super awesome surprise for daddy in Afghanistan. Thank you!
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Very fun idea!
excellent but not just for grandparents!
i am 40+ and I’m gonna send one to my mum. She’ll love it!
and it works in reverse! i’m going to send a granny & poppy hug to our grandboys
That is such a great idea!!
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