Crafts you can make with 100-yen shop items! A collection of fun project ideas that elementary school kids will love

Tape Balloon

Anyone who couldn’t make balloons with dollar-store double-sided tape, gather up! I found a way that absolutely works!

These are fun, tactile tape balloons you can make using double-sided tape from a 100-yen shop.

It’s popular and easy to make if you use Crocodile Grip, a gel tape with strong adhesive power.

Materials include Crocodile Grip, clips, and a hand air pump.

First, cut the double-sided tape to about 4 cm, fold it in half over the pump nozzle, and seal the edges firmly.

Next, peel off the clear protective film on the surface and secure both ends with clips.

Pump in air, then slowly remove the pump and seal the opening with your fingers.

Once you get the hang of it, you can add glitter or other decorations at the beginning to make a cute, sparkly transparent balloon.

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Sparkly squishy toy

[Made with Daiso!] Sparkly squishy #squishy #slime #DaisoHaul #crafts #indoorPlay

Decorate, play, and have fun! Here are some sparkly squishy ideas.

Squishies are those items you press or squeeze with your hand, and they slowly return to their original shape! This time, let’s try making a squishy by hand.

All you need are a display stand, slime, and beads—items you can even find at a 100-yen shop.

The steps are simple, too: just put the slime and beads inside the display stand and you’re done! Take this opportunity to give it a try!

Cute seasonal decorations and keychains

Using shrink plastic, fluffy pipe cleaners, and clear stickers, you can make seasonal decorations and keychains.

Cut the shrink plastic into any shape you like, then use a single-hole punch to make holes around the edges for threading the fluffy pipe cleaners.

After threading the pipe cleaners, stick clear stickers onto the transparent area in the center.

You can add a chain to make it a keychain, or hang it with a string to turn it into a suncatcher.

Swapping out a seasonally themed keychain for each season is stylish and delightful, isn’t it?

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Galaxy Bottle

[Independent Research] Easy to Make! How to Create a Space-Filled “Galaxy Bottle” 🪐 ~How to Make a Galaxy Jar~

A “galaxy bottle” that traps the universe inside—how cool is that? You can make one with 100-yen shop supplies like craft stuffing, paint, a jar, a brush, water, and sequins or glitter.

First, add small amounts of stuffing to the jar.

Use a wet brush to push it down, and add a little water to the jar so you can pack in as much stuffing as possible.

Next, load your brush with watercolor paint and apply it to the stuffing.

Add glitter and sequins, then pour in water and close the lid to finish.

The stuffing looks like clouds, while the sequins and glitter sparkle like stars—just gazing at it is sure to fire up your imagination.

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whipped resin

We’ll show you how to make whipped resin that feels just like making sweets.

First, let’s create the base with resin.

Pour resin into a mold and cure it.

You can make the color however you like.

Once the base is ready, add the deco “whip,” then place decorative parts on top to embellish it.

When the whip hardens, it’s done! Using store-bought decorative parts is easy, but if you’d like to try making more with resin, take this opportunity to handcraft the parts as well.

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[Resin] Bunny-Bear Shaker

How to Make a Bunny-Bear Shaker Using Only Items from 100-Yen Shops [DAISO/Seria/CanDo]

How about making a cute shaker using resin supplies from a 100-yen shop? Prepare charm accessories, resin, and animal silicone molds like bears and rabbits.

If you insert a pushpin into the mold from the start, you can skip the hole-drilling step.

First, put resin and colorant into a mixing palette and pour it along the outer edge of the mold.

Pop any bubbles, then cure it with a light.

Next, pour resin into the center section of the mold, pop the bubbles again, and cure.

Attach the hardware, add beads inside, and use laminating film to seal the lid.

Finally, brush on a thin layer of resin to finish—it’ll become a plump, super-cute shaker!

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Super Ball keychain

Might be a good Valentine’s Day gift for someone who can’t eat chocolate ☺️💕 #shorts

Let’s make a sparkly candy keychain! Super balls are usually made from rubber or similar materials, and when thrown, they bounce very high—making them a popular toy among kids.

This time, let’s use a super ball to create a keychain.

You’ll need a super ball, an awl, a lollipop stick, a hot glue gun, craft adhesive, decorative materials, and keychain hardware.

Simply poke a hole in the super ball, insert the stick, and attach the parts—an easy idea! It’s sure to delight kids who love cute motifs.

tube strap

With an unexpected item!? Sparkling autumnal charms made with 100-yen store supplies #handmadeToys #easyCrafts #handmade #atHomePlay #DIY #kidsCrafts #preschoolIdeas #preschoolCrafts

You can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop! Here are some ideas for tube straps.

A tube strap is a cute strap made by putting your favorite beads inside a tube.

Use beads in the recipient child’s favorite colors or motifs to create an original strap as a gift.

You’ll need an aquarium air tube, beads, a hot glue gun, and keychain parts.

Attach it to a bag or other belongings to make them easy to spot! It’s also fun to make them together.

A Castle of Light Made with Corrugated Plastic and LEDs

Elementary 3rd–4th Grade Art Project Idea: A Craft Using Corrugated Plastic and LED Lights — “Castle of Light”

This craft uses plastic corrugated board (known as “Pladan” in Japanese) to create a fantastical castle of light, featuring enchanting lighting effects.

Use a utility knife to cut window shapes you like into the board—stars, hearts, moons—feel free to get creative.

Once you’ve cut them out, roll the sheet into a cylinder and secure it with tape, then place an LED light inside to finish.

When you switch on the light, it shines through the windows, casting mysterious shadows around the room and creating the atmosphere of a real castle.

One of its charms is how it looks different in daylight and at night.

If you design your own and build a piece with a story, it will open up a world of imagination.

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Bouquet of Gems

"Jewel Flowers" How to Make Rainbow-Colored Jewel Flowers

Let’s make sparkling, gemstone-like flowers using rhinestone stickers and plastic sheets.

The method is simple: stick the stickers onto the sheet and cut them out! Arrange the stickers on the sheet in the shape of a flower, then carefully cut around them.

For the stem, cut a green plastic sheet and prepare it separately; attach all the parts together to finish.

It’s also fun to use different sticker shapes to create a variety of flowers, bundle them into a bouquet, or place them in a cup to look like a potted plant.

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