We are bringing this project back into rotation for our March collection! These Easter candy huggers are some of the very first candy huggers we made after we saw how popular our Valentine’s Day candy huggers were. Since then we’ve created a variety of designs, and each one seems cuter than the last.

Due to the intricate cuts and, depending on how many you want to make, we recommend using a cutting machine for this DIY craft. But you can always cut by hand using our printable template below.

Chick out how cute these candy huggers are

We get really excited at Lia Griffith HQ about springtime and all that happens at this time of year. It’s a time when we all awaken from our winter slumber and embrace all that is new. I always feel more ready to embrace the new year during the spring months, when the flowers are growing, the animals are having their babies, and that sense of “renewal” is everywhere around.

So with that said, we have designed a few projects with these cute little animal characters in mind. The chick, duckling, bunny, and lamb are just adorable and are easy to cut — especially with a cutting machine. We like to pop little wrapped candy eggs on their bellies with a glue dot and have our kiddos wrap the animal arms around the candy tightly. They are a great little gift for classmates or friends. We’ve even known readers to hand them out at the office, their local book club, or craft class. Whatever you use your DIY Easter candy huggers for, we know the recipient will just adore them. Enjoy!

Skill level: Beginner

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Tools

Cutting Machine (recommended)
Craft Scissors or Detail Knife (if cutting by hand)
Adhesive Dot Roller

Materials

Cardstock Paper or Frosted Craft Paper

Instructions

Download our PDF template if cutting by hand or SVG file if using a cutting machine. Once all of your Easter candy huggers are cut out, simply wrap their arms around some little chocolates or candies and adhere with a dot of glue.

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63 Comments

Cathy Glaeser April 4, 2022 at 1:51pm

I love these and am going to send some off to my grand nieces and nephews before Easter. I would love to add some little flowers and leaves as shown in the photo, but I’ve searched your website and can’t put my finger on what you’ve used. Could you please direct me to some cute flowers and leaves?
Thank you!

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1. Lia Griffith April 4, 2022 at 2:22pm
  
  We snagged those from the daisy chain wreath. 🙂 https://liagriffith.com/paper-daisy-chain-wreath/
  
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sara March 14, 2022 at 12:47am

Thanks for sharing this adorable one.

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Alishka December 24, 2021 at 10:32pm

These DIY EASTER CANDY HUGGERS are so adorable ,my favorite one is rabbit , my kids gonna love this one. Thanks for sharing these

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1. Lia Griffith December 26, 2021 at 10:48am
  
  Enjoy!
  
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vamika December 15, 2021 at 3:17am

These are so adorable, will definitely make them for my little one and surprise her.

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1. Lia Griffith December 15, 2021 at 8:32am
  
  She will love them!
  
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Angelica Swendsen April 4, 2019 at 8:16am

Hi Lia, I clicked the SVG portion of the Easter Hugger file. When I tried to upload the file, I got the message on the cricut that the file was unsupported.

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1. Lia April 4, 2019 at 8:24am
  
  Hi! Did you unzip the folder first ? Make sure you are uploading the SVG only (you can see more details about using our files here: https://liagriffith.com/how-to-use-svg-files-for-cricut/)
  
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Crystal @HelloCreativeFamily February 29, 2016 at 3:14pm

As with everything you do… this project is just so lovely! There is something old fashioned about them, yet still entirely modern. I love it!

I shared this project in a roundup I did of 27 Family Friendly Easter Projects on Hello Creative Family. I’d love for you to take a peek and share if you think your fans would like it. 🙂

http://hellocreativefamily.com/27-family-friendly-spring-and-easter-craft-ideas/

Best Wishes,

Crystal

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1. Lia March 9, 2016 at 4:45pm
  
  Thank you!!
  
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Lani March 31, 2015 at 1:36pm

Love love this! I can’t seem to save this to upload to the cricut explore. Is there any other way have it cut to the cricut explore?

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1. Lia April 1, 2015 at 12:56pm
  
  You will need to use the SVG file. Here are the directions to upload: https://liagriffith.com/cricut-explore-uploading-a-jpg-or-svg-file/
  
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Justyna March 30, 2015 at 1:36pm

hello i was wondering if i can use your tample to cut with cricut explore and how do i do that since the uploder does not accept pdf file?

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1. Lia March 30, 2015 at 1:51pm
  
  You can use the SVG file included in the post. Have fun!
  
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JaneEllen March 29, 2015 at 7:18pm

These little critters are so adorable. I’m thinking of making a really cute banner with them, sans candy. Will put some fabric flags between them to dress up banner little more or whatever I can come up with, maybe even some bunnies, who knows when I get creating.
Thanks so very much Lia, so sweet and what great images to work with. I like to find other ways to make good use of such wonderful little critters. These are Spring and sweetness itself. Think they’ll be made with some nice watercolor paper to give them more stability for durability. Keep them for year after year Spring/Easter decorating.
What would we do without your creativity and sharing your talents so very generously?
Happy week, Spring and Easter. Now I’d better get busy ordering some ink so I can print these cuties out a.s.a.p.

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1. Lia March 30, 2015 at 10:07am
  
  Oh my goodness. That would be the cutest! Share photos. I certainly do LOVE my job and my new and growing creative team. I feel so blessed. 😉
  
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Giulia March 25, 2015 at 4:19am

Hi Lia, I’m an Italian craft blogger and I would like to congratulate for your blog, project and ideas. You are an amazing inspiration!
Your Easter candy huggers have been featured (on my blog) today.
Happy crafting!
Giulia

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1. Lia March 25, 2015 at 9:22am
  
  What an adorable blog!! Thank you for featuring me:-)
  
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stella March 18, 2015 at 5:44pm

I printed the valentines and st patrick’s day for my son’s school friends an it was a hit!! i love everything you do, such an inspiration! thank you for sharing you awesome work w us

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1. Lia March 18, 2015 at 6:11pm
  
  Thank you so much for your sweet comment:-)
  
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Roswitha Thompson March 12, 2015 at 6:34pm

Thanks again for sharing these adorable candy huggers…I printed the Valentine and St. Patrick’s huggers and the grandkids lovoed them…now for Easter….You are so nice to share your wonderful talents….Thanks again a bunch..

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1. Lia March 13, 2015 at 10:27am
  
  You are welcome! Enjoy! As you can tell they have quickly become a favorite of ours;-)
  
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Judi Johnson March 12, 2015 at 12:50am

Love Them!!!!!!!!!!!!

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1. Lia March 13, 2015 at 10:31am
  
  I love all this Easter cuteness! One of my favorite holidays
  
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Cookie17 March 11, 2015 at 6:45pm

Thank’s Dear you are sweet heart,keep up great work …

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1. Lia March 13, 2015 at 10:31am
  
  That is sweet, thank you!
  
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Laurie B. March 11, 2015 at 12:42pm

These are SO cute! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent.

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1. Lia March 11, 2015 at 1:29pm
  
  You are welcome:-)
  
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jintyoo7 March 11, 2015 at 7:26am

Cute 🙂

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1. Lia March 11, 2015 at 9:25am
  
  Thank you!
  
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Renata March 11, 2015 at 4:18am

So…so beautiful! You are the BEST!
kisses.

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1. Lia March 11, 2015 at 9:21am
  
  🙂
  
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Linda March 10, 2015 at 8:00pm

Thank you for sharing these adorable Easter huggers. I think these are the cutest huggers yet.

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1. Lia March 11, 2015 at 9:21am
  
  Me too;-)
  
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Karen March 10, 2015 at 7:22pm

A.B.S.O.L.U.T.E.L.Y A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E!!!!

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1. Lia March 11, 2015 at 9:21am
  
  Thank you!!!
  
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