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

“Amazing crafts from dollar store materials!?” Eye-catching ideas like these are hugely popular among kids right now.

From original keychains and colorful lanterns to fluffy squishies, you can actually make surprisingly high-quality projects with materials you can find nearby.

Here, we’ll introduce fun craft ideas using dollar store supplies that even elementary school children can easily try.

Find your favorite project and enjoy making it!

Practical Small Item Crafts (1–10)

3 simple coasters

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3 simple coasters

How about making coasters as a summer vacation craft? Here, we’ll introduce three methods.

The first is a coaster made by arranging tiles on top of paper clay.

The second is a coaster made by lining up beads and melting them in the microwave.

The third is a summery coaster that expresses a seasonal scene by placing shells, sequins, and stickers in resin.

They’re all easy to make, so give them a try.

You can buy most of the materials at 100-yen shops.

cooler

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cooler

Make a must-have cooler for the hot season using 100-yen store items! Cut a hole in the top of a Styrofoam cooler box to fit the size of the fan you’ll attach.

Also cut an outlet hole on the side.

Inside the box, add dividers so you can stand and secure ice packs.

Then remove the stand from a small fan, mount it, connect it to a mobile battery, insert the ice packs, and switch it on.

It won’t cool the entire room, but if you place it on a desk, you’ll feel a pleasantly cool breeze!

Handheld fan made from scrap materials

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Handheld fan made from scrap materials

Combine materials around you to make a handheld fan that creates a fun breeze.

Drill a small hole in a popsicle stick and pass a skewer through the center to form the base for the blades.

Prepare a straw to serve as the shaft, then attach a round-cut piece of cardstock and brightly colored origami paper to complete the blade section.

Make a hole in the center of the shaft as well, assemble everything so it spins, thread it through the straw, and insert it into the handle.

Wrap thread around it, pull, and pass it through a bead—the moment you pull, the blades will spin.

With a bit of ingenuity, you can change the look and the strength of the wind and enjoy the freedom of creativity.

It’s an idea that lets you repurpose scrap materials to create a one-of-a-kind project.

Practical Small Item Crafting (11–20)

Strollers & Shopping Carts

[Handmade Toys] Stroller & Shopping Cart
Strollers & Shopping Carts

With items from a 100-yen shop, you can make a handy piece that works as both a stroller and a shopping cart! Cut and remove the fabric from a small foldable chair used for outings, then attach a mesh basket there with zip ties.

Secure a caster-equipped plant stand to the bottom with zip ties, and cut off the excess ties to finish.

To prevent it from tipping over when you put dolls or toys on top, add a weight to the plant stand area—this will help small children play safely.

Chiikawa mini storage

Get soothed by cute characters! Here are some ideas for Chiikawa mini storage.

“Chiikawa” is short for “something small and cute,” and many fans find comfort in the everyday lives of the characters featured in the anime and manga.

This time, let’s make mini storage items with a Chiikawa motif.

You’ll need cardboard, character pocket tissues, double-sided tape, a craft knife, shatterproof glass film, and some tape.

They’re practical and will make organizing feel exciting!

clear pouch

[100-yen DIY] Easy no-sew candy clear pouch! Adorably finished in no time with a cute charm!
clear pouch

A clear pouch made from candy packaging is perfect for an elementary school summer craft because you can make it without sewing! You’ll need your favorite candy package, strong double-sided tape, a zipper, and a B6 soft card case.

First, use the paper insert from the card case as a template to cut the candy package, then stick it onto the case with double-sided tape.

Cut the zipper to match the size, place it face down, and attach it with double-sided tape to the opening of the case.

Blow hot air from a hair dryer onto it; when the case softens, turn it right side out.

If you also make a charm using the candy package and laminating film, it’ll look even cuter!

Iced Deco Cup

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Let’s make an “icy deco cup” using interior stones and a cup sold at 100-yen shops.

All you need is your favorite cup, interior stones, a hot glue gun, and any decorative parts you like.

It’s really simple to make—just use the glue gun to attach the interior stones and parts to the cup! If you choose clear, colorless parts to match the interior stones, the whole thing will look like an ice glass.

You can use store-bought parts, or if you’re good with resin, you can make your own.