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How about a hug, Valentine! For the cutest Valentine gift, try this darling idea + free printable Valentine cards. It’s sure to make someone smile!

I have been having tons of fun coming up with cute valentine gift ideas for you. It’s one of my favorite things to do.
Recently, I shared my Have a Colorful Valentines Day!, You Are Worth Remembering, You’re One in a Million, Don’t Play with My Heart, Valentine, and Stuck on You valentine ideas. All are super cute, easy and low cost class valentines.
Now, I’ve got another goodie for you, and it’s my favorite. Can I say that every time?
If you’re looking for the cutest valentine gift or class valentines, then you’re going to love this “How About a Hug, Valentine!” idea. I made these valentines using my free printable valentine cards and little koala bear clips. It’s so adorable!
Your family, friends and classmates will be so delighted with this unique gift idea that they won’t even miss the candy, I promise!
For a complete list of all my class valentine ideas, see 13 of the Best Free Printable Valentines Day Cards for Students. You’re sure to find something you’ll love!

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Why You’ll Love this “How About a Hug, Valentine!”

These hugging valentines are a hit, and I’ll tell you why:
- They are cute, cute, cute!
- Super fun to play with and give away
- Loved by boys, girls and adults
- A great way to show a little love
- Different and unique
- Low cost
- Quick and easy to throw together
You’re going to love this valentine idea! Let me show you how it’s done.

How to Get the Free “How About a Hug, Valentine! Printable
First, you’ll want to get your free “How About a Hug, Valentine!” printable. To do this, just fill out the sign up form below. You’ll be able to access this cute printable and much more.
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Supplies for this Valentine
Along with your free printable valentine cards, you’ll need some cute clip-on critters.
If you want to jazz things up even more, you can add another element, like a pencil, for your little critter to grip.

Where to Get Valentine Supplies
If you’re wondering where to get these cute little koala bear clips, you’re in luck.
I have put all my valentine supplies, including these pencils and koala bear clips in my TIDBITS & Company Valentines Moonsift board. Click over there for links to these fun products as well as many others.
Ideas for Putting it All Together
Once you’ve got your free printable valentine cards and animal clips, it’s as easy as just clipping them together.

If you want to make your valentines a little more elaborate, you can also clip in a pencil or something similar.
And that’s all there is to it! You’ve got a darling and fun valentine ready to give to classmates, friends, or family. This is a good one!
More Great Valentine Ideas

I hope you enjoy this candy free valentine idea as much as I do. If you’re on the hunt for more Valentine’s Day inspiration, please feel free to take a look at some of my past projects. Talk to you soon, my friend!
- I Shall Call Him Squishy and He Shall be Mine Valentines
- Get-in-the Mood Board – Valentines!
- You ARRRR a Treasure Valentine | Non-candy Class Valentines Idea
- Honey Stick Valentines Printables
- “You are Going Places Valentine” | No Candy Valentines Idea
- Where to Find Valentines Clipart
- “You Have Made a Mark on my Heart Valentine” | FREE PRINTABLE
- Love You for All Time, Valentine | Free Printables
- Hanging Heart Softies – Valentines Decoration

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