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[Handmade] A Homemade Christmas Present for a 2-Year-Old
I’m sure many parents are struggling to decide on Christmas presents for their children.
Choosing from store-bought options is great, but how about giving a handmade Christmas present?
In this article, we introduce handmade Christmas gift ideas for two-year-olds.
One of the lovely things about handmade gifts is that you can make them using items from 100-yen shops or recycled materials, and freely customize them in your child’s favorite colors.
Create an original, memorable gift tailored to your child’s preferences!
[Handmade] Christmas Gifts for 2-Year-Olds (1–10)
Candy Christmas tree
https://www.tiktok.com/@ghana_made/video/7304959503546600706A candy-filled Christmas tree is perfect for parties and gifts, isn’t it? Let’s make one by combining a star and a straw on a cone-shaped party hat.
Be sure to secure the straw and star firmly with tape so they don’t come off.
When attaching the candies, put double-sided tape or rolled masking tape on the back and start sticking on the larger candies first.
Fill the gaps with smaller candies, and try not to leave spaces—this will give your candy tree more volume.
Kids will love this candy tree, so give it a try!
Snow Wands
https://www.tiktok.com/@lunimama_asobi/video/7163815297621839106Introducing a fun, rattling Snow Wands craft idea! Here’s what you’ll need: clear plastic capsules for ornaments, an awl, Christmas illustrations, a straw, a wooden chopstick, beanbag filler beads, ribbon, small bells, and glue.
First, use a heated awl to make a hole in the clear ornament capsule.
Next, cut out Christmas-themed illustrations like Santa or a snowman.
Insert the wooden chopstick into the straw, then attach the cut-out illustration to the tip of the straw.
Insert the straw through the hole you made in the capsule, and put the beanbag filler beads and bells inside the capsule.
Close the capsule, glue it shut, tie a ribbon, and you’re done!
cardboard house
https://www.tiktok.com/@hachimoku1400/video/7336088169474968852A cardboard house offers a free space where kids can enjoy their own world, and it looks like it will spark their imagination as well.
Decide on the size of the cardboard house, and pre-cut the windows and doors into shape to make assembly easier—highly recommended.
When gluing the cardboard pieces together, secure the space where you plan to place the house and make sure to adhere the parts firmly so the house doesn’t collapse.
Once you draw pictures or patterns on the cardboard house, it’s complete! Imagining it as a spaceship, a shop, a castle, or a play home can broaden the ways to play and make it even more fun.
surprise gift box
https://www.tiktok.com/@rima_asobi/video/7443776801266060565Open the box for a surprise! Here are ideas for a surprise gift jack-in-the-box.
You’ll need a paper box with a lid, scissors, tape, origami paper, toothpicks, rubber bands, and decorative pom-poms.
First, open the lid and cut the box section.
Reattach the cut pieces with tape, leaving small gaps between them.
Next, cover the box with origami paper and punch holes in all four sides.
Finally, create the mechanism using toothpicks and rubber bands, then attach the origami paper to finish! Put in the gift and decorative pom-poms, close the lid, and give it to someone.
It’s sure to be a memorable present filled with surprise and joy.
milk carton car
https://www.tiktok.com/@yopiko148/video/6821482277831249154A milk-carton car that moves freely makes a perfect gift! A lively two-year-old who loves active play will likely be thrilled, too.
By firmly stuffing newspaper into 15 milk cartons, you can increase the strength so it’s sturdy and won’t easily break even when a child rides it.
Glue the milk cartons together securely so they don’t collapse, reinforcing them to form the car’s base.
Attach casters instead of wheels, add a cute cover, and it’s done.
You can also make a track to run on or set up obstacles for extra fun! If you use scrap materials that may contain allergens, please keep safety in mind while making it.
bath bomb
Having bath bombs makes bath time more fun.
Even kids who don’t like baths might end up smiling.
When you mix baking soda and citric acid and add essential oils and food coloring, it will start to fizz, so be sure to mix quickly.
The key is to blend everything evenly and rub it together in your palms as you mix.
Silicone molds are recommended because they make it easier to remove the bath bombs once they’re set.
Try using food coloring to make your own original bath bombs that are perfect for Christmas!
Doctor playset made of felt
A doctor’s bag is an essential for playing doctor, and it’s exciting to open it up, isn’t it? Let’s make a doctor’s bag using felt fabric.
The key is to keep it simple and make it look realistic.
If you use fusible interfacing and sew the pieces together, the shape will hold, the fabric will have more body, and it’ll be easier to play with.
Adding a small pocket might be handy for storing little items.
When sewing the thermometer, syringe, bandages, and so on, be sure to stitch them securely so the threads don’t come loose.
That handmade warmth is perfect for Christmas!