[Handmade] A handmade Christmas present you’d like to give to a 3-year-old girl
As Christmas approaches each year, many people find themselves wondering, “What should I give as a Christmas present?” In particular, many families struggle to decide on gifts for their children.
In this article, we introduce handmade Christmas gift ideas for 3-year-old girls.
At this age, they want to try doing the same things adults do, like wearing accessories and trying makeup, so we’ve gathered delightful ideas—such as pretend play items and accessories—that will make their eyes light up.
Try making a gift that matches your child’s preferences and the caregiver’s strengths.
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[Handmade] Handmade Christmas Gifts You’ll Want to Give to a 3-Year-Old Girl (21–30)
paper dress-up doll
Paper dress-up dolls that a 3-year-old girl can enjoy are also a great choice for a Christmas gift! You can even make them by hand using thick paper, so give it a try.
Cut the cardstock to create the doll’s body, hairstyles, accessories, and clothing pieces.
After coloring each part, laminating them will increase their durability.
Adding a closet or hangers will make it feel even more realistic! Keep in mind to design and craft it so your child can play with it easily.
pop-up book
Pop-up books are so full of magic, aren’t they? Why not try making one by hand while imagining the look of wonder on your child’s face? They’re also a perfect choice for a Christmas gift, so give it a try.
First, decide on a theme for the book.
It could be something related to Christmas or anything your child is interested in—anything goes! Once you get the hang of it, you can make pop-up mechanisms using simple methods.
This kind of mechanism allows for all sorts of variations, so you’ll find yourself absorbed in the process, too! If you use cardboard, you can create a sturdy cover and spine, so be sure to give that a try.
[Handmade] Handmade Christmas Presents You’ll Want to Give a 3-Year-Old Girl (31–40)
stuffed animal
Stuffed toys make perfect Christmas presents for a three-year-old girl.
If you use soft materials, they become warm, huggable gifts.
How about making one out of felt based on your child’s favorite character or animal? If you use double-sided tape for fabric, you can easily make it without sewing.
For small parts like the eyes and nose, just create a template, cut the felt, and stick them on.
Finish by stuffing it with cotton, and it’s done.
It’s sure to become your child’s treasured keepsake.
Accessories
Handmade accessories are a great choice for Christmas gifts for children.
In particular, three-year-old girls are at an age where they become fascinated by sparkly accessories.
There are many types you can make by hand—earrings, necklaces, barrettes, rings—and you can craft them while imagining your child’s delighted smile! Beads are an easy, recommended material.
You can find a wide variety even at 100-yen shops, so try selecting ones that suit your child’s style.
With a handmade gift like this, there’s no doubt it will deepen the bond between parent and child!
gacha machine
Many people have dreamed of having a capsule toy (gacha) machine at home! Believe it or not, you can make one as long as you have some cardboard.
How about giving this item—something kids can play with over and over at home—as a Christmas present? The structure isn’t complicated, so anyone can easily make it.
A key point is that a plastic bottle serves as the handle.
You can decorate it as you like, add a coin slot, and even make coins from leftover cardboard to create an even more authentic gacha machine experience!
snow globe
Get into the winter spirit with a snow globe! All you need are an empty jar, glitter, clear liquid glue, and your favorite figurines.
You can pick everything up at a 100-yen shop, so it’s easy and affordable.
A three-year-old girl is sure to be captivated by the sparkling glitter and cute figurines.
The process is fun too, so it could be great to make one together as a parent-child activity.
It’s not just for Christmas—you can also make seasonal versions.
It would be fun to include your child’s favorite characters, too.
Marble crayon
When it comes to gifts that delight children, handmade is always the best.
Marbled crayons made by upcycling broken crayons are highly recommended—give them a try! They’re easy to make: break unwanted crayons into small pieces, place them in a silicone mold, melt them in the microwave, and let them cool completely.
Different color combinations create a variety of marbled patterns, and it’s eco-friendly too.
Pair similar shades for a gentle gradient, or mix different color families for a fun rainbow effect.
Try making them with your child—you might have a wonderful Christmas together.