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

gachapon

[Showdown] 100 Yen vs 10,000 Yen! Something Crazy Happened When We Made a Serious Gacha Machine! [DIY]

You can make a dream-like, endlessly playable gacha machine for kids using materials from a 100-yen shop! Stack assembly-style cardboard to create the main body of the machine, then use a utility knife to cut holes where the capsules drop and where they come out.

For the rotating mechanism, repurpose items like a socket or a doorknob, connect them to an internal board, and set up a system that lets the capsules fall.

Finally, cover the front of the capsule compartment with transparent cellophane, decorate the sides so the cardboard isn’t exposed, and you’re done!

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Magic hand

[Kids Craft] For Elementary School Students! Let's Make a Magic Hand!

This is a craft project to make a “magic hand,” a tool for picking up objects that are a little out of reach.

The materials are chopsticks, rubber bands, plastic bottle caps, and double-sided tape.

The steps are simple: neatly bundle and combine the chopsticks, then attach plastic bottle caps to the tips to serve as the gripping parts.

It’s a safe project that doesn’t even require scissors, so it’s recommended for lower grades, though depending on how tightly you wind the rubber bands, it might require some strength.

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Paper Plate Balance Game

A fun parent-child craft game! Can you balance marbles evenly on a wobbly paper plate? #crafts #handmadetoys #easycrafts

Let me introduce a guaranteed crowd-pleasing, handmade recreation activity you can make and play with elementary school kids: the Paper Plate Balance Game.

Paint a paper plate in four colors—red, yellow, blue, and green—and attach capsule toy containers or paper cups underneath to create an unstable balancing base.

The rules use two kinds of dice: one regular number die and a special die with “colors” and faces like “x2” and “x3.” Players take turns placing small counters (like marbles or flat game pieces) according to the color and number rolled.

If you upset the balance and make pieces fall, you lose.

It’s easy to make, and a fun idea game that nurtures dexterity, concentration, and creativity.

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Mike

For kids who love to sing, a toy microphone is a great recommendation.

If you make it with felt, it won’t break if dropped and the risk of injury is low, so it’s a safe choice.

Create the handle and the microphone head with felt, and stuff the inside with fabric scraps or cotton.

Adding a ribbon or other accents would make it extra cute.

You can buy both felt and cotton at 100-yen shops, so try making it in your favorite colors.

Once it’s finished, sing using your microphone—you’ll enjoy a fresh, exciting feeling!

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chenille stem doll

[100-yen shop ♡ Chenille Craft Doll 🎀] Have you heard of these fluffy dolls made from a single chenille stem that are trending in Korea? 🧸💖 I tried making one inspired by Opa-nchu Usagi! 🥰🎀 #ChenilleDoll #Moldoll #100yenDIY

Let’s make a fluffy, cute pipe-cleaner doll using chenille stems and yarn! Connect the pipe cleaners to a suitable length and stick double-sided tape to the ends.

Starting from one end, wrap the fluffy yarn around, then fold in the finishing end so it’s safe and won’t poke.

Twist and shape in order—ears, face, hands, and feet.

Once the form is done, add details like the face, clothing, and accessories to finish! Since you don’t need a needle, it’s perfect for crafting with kids.

Why not start by trying simple characters or animal shapes?

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Flower fidget spinner

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A festive plum blossom hand spinner ☺️✨#2022#tiktok classroomLife with children#VideoYouCan'tHelpButWatch

♬ Relaxing cute everyday BGM – Hiraoka

How about making your own hand spinner that twirls between your fingers or on a desk, finished in a cute flower shape? Use two circles cut from cardboard for the finger pads, connect them with a toothpick to form the axle, and attach the spinning flower piece between them, leaving a slight gap as you assemble the axle.

The way it spins will change depending on the gap between your fingers and the rotating part, as well as the size of the hole the toothpick passes through, so try building it while experimenting with ways to make it spin longer.

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Flower Hand-cranked Spinning Top

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A hand-spun top that you spin with your palm ☺️✨Summer Vacation Craft#tiktok classroomLife with children#HandmadeToys

♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey

Let’s make a hand-spun top that you spin vigorously with your hand, designed with a cute, flower-inspired look.

We’ll use a disposable chopstick as the top’s axle, and wrap long, folded strips of paper around it to form the shape of the top.

Everyone should clearly imagine their favorite flower and think about which colors of paper will best match that flower.

Wrapping the paper tightly is the key to making the whole piece sturdy and ensuring it spins well.

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