“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!
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Sparkly, Cute Crafts (1–10)
kaleidoscope
Would you like to make a handmade kaleidoscope that opens up a sparkling, magical world? With supplies from the 100-yen shop, you can enjoy an easy and fun craft time.
Using familiar items like plastic bottles, origami paper, and beads, you can create your very own original kaleidoscope.
There are quite a few steps, but as long as you follow them in order, you’ll be fine.
If you make it together with family or friends, the conversation will flow and the fun will double.
The finished kaleidoscope also makes a lovely interior decoration.
Each time you peek inside, a beautiful world unfolds that’s sure to soothe your heart.
Give it a try!
Squeeze
Here’s how to make a simple squishy toy using items from the 100-yen shop! Just pick a sponge, cut it into your favorite shape, and paint it with acrylic paint.
With a bit of creativity, you can make cute squishies like fruits or animals.
Finish with a coat of sealant to keep it soft and squishy for longer.
It’s perfect for a summer vacation craft project.
Make them with friends or family for even more fun! Create your own original squishy and enjoy the satisfying texture together.
lampshade
Why not make a lampshade using items from the 100-yen shop? It’s a simple, fun craft that really boosts kids’ creativity.
With masking tape, colored paper, and plastic cups, you can create an original lampshade in no time! Decorate the cup with colorful masking tape, or soften the glow by layering colored paper.
The lampshade you make will add a warm touch to any room.
If you craft together as a family, it’ll become a fun memory too.
It’s perfect for a summer vacation project.
Come on—give it a try and make a wonderful lampshade!
Let’s make a snow globe.
How about making that lovely world of a snow globe, where glittering snow swirls around? If you gather the materials at a 100-yen shop, you can make one easily.
Just fill a clear jar with a mixture of water and liquid laundry starch (or fabric softener), and add your favorite decorations and glitter to float inside.
Give it a shake and you’ll have an enchanting winter scene with swirling snow! If you add decorations to match the season, you can enjoy it all year round.
Making it with your child will surely create fun memories.
Once it’s finished, you can display it in your room as decor.
It’s also perfect for a summer vacation project.
Sparkling hourglass
How about making the “sand” of a mysterious timekeeping hourglass out of sparkling glitter? Here’s what you’ll need: glitter you can buy at a 100-yen shop, two small bottles, a clear file folder, glue, scissors, and so on.
First, cut the clear file to match the size of the bottle openings and make a hole for the glitter to fall through.
After cutting it into a donut shape, apply tape to both sides to adjust how quickly the glitter falls.
Next, put your favorite glitter into one container, glue the holed piece of clear file to the mouth of the container, and attach the two bottles together.
If you want to decorate the bottles, be sure to do the decorating before joining the two bottles!
Aquarium snow globe
Let me introduce a refreshing aquarium-style snow globe.
Prepare liquid laundry starch (or glue), a sponge, a jar, miniature figures, ribbon, adhesive, glitter, and a chopstick.
Cut the sponge to the shape of the jar lid to make a base, then glue it in place.
Attach the figures onto the base using adhesive.
Put glitter into the jar, then add water and liquid laundry starch in a 1:1 ratio and mix well.
Close the jar with the lid that has the figures attached, making sure no air gets in, and you’re done.
Decorate it and create your own original snow globe!
Snow globe made from an empty bottle
Many people have probably received or bought snow globes as souvenirs or gifts.
Why not try making one with an empty jar? It’s easier than you think, and the result is beautiful and soothing.
All you need is an empty jar, a melamine sponge, liquid laundry starch (or thick laundry glue), small figurines or similar parts, and some glitter.
You can get them cheaply at a 100-yen shop.
First, attach the melamine sponge to the inside of the jar lid, then glue the figurines or other parts onto the sponge.
Put glitter into the jar itself, add laundry starch and water, mix, and screw on the lid—that’s it!
Lantern
Light up your room with a colorful, rainbow-glowing lantern! Stick colored cellophane onto gel tape and cut it into squares.
Then simply attach them to the sides of a prepared glass jar and place a light inside—your lantern is ready in no time.
Since you’re using gel tape, there’s no worry about sticky glue residue or a messy look.
Even if you’re not great with fine handiwork, you can create a polished piece.
Why not display it as an accent in your room?
Glowing! Question Block
The glowing question-mark block light from Super Mario Bros.
is sure to be a hit with kids! First, take S5-size square rods, cut them into four equal lengths, and assemble them into a box.
Next, cut a PP sheet into a square and a sponge sheet into a question-mark shape, then attach them with glue.
Cut colored construction paper into circles and attach them to the four corners, then layer circles drawn with a compass to create the light’s button.
Finally, attach a touch light from a 100-yen shop and you’re done.
Making squares and circles along the way also seems like a great way to learn about geometric shapes!
Glowing Stone Strap
Too cute! Here’s a glowing stone strap idea you can make with items from a 100-yen shop.
Use glow-in-the-dark stones sold at the 100-yen store and wrap them with wire threaded with beads.
Depending on the types of beads and the way you shape the wire, you can make it cute or cool, so it’s a great summer vacation craft for anyone, regardless of gender.
It’s adorable for everyday use too, so try customizing and making a few.
Your friends and family are sure to love them as gifts!
