From Grandchildren with Love! Heartwarming Handmade Gift Ideas for Respect-for-the-Aged Day
There’s something truly special about the warmth of a handmade gift for Grandma and Grandpa, isn’t there? A present filled with a grandchild’s love is sure to be the most treasured gift of all.
Still, it’s easy to wonder, “What should we make?” In this article, we’re sharing ideas for Grandparents’ Day handmade gifts that kids can enjoy making.
From items using photos or children’s drawings to practical everyday goodies, every idea is sure to bring big smiles to Grandma and Grandpa!
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From Grandchildren with Love! Heartwarming Handmade Gift Ideas for Respect-for-the-Aged Day (21–30)
Hand-carved spoon
Carve and create! Here are some ideas for hand-carved spoons.
Some children may already use carving tools or utility knives in class.
These hand-carved spoon ideas are recommended for upper elementary grades and above.
You can easily get all the materials at a 100-yen shop, but when carving wood, make sure a parent or guardian is always nearby to supervise, and pay close attention to hand placement and blade direction.
If you gift a hand-carved spoon to Grandpa or Grandma, they’re sure to be amazed!
soap
A finish that shines like a transparent gemstone! Here are some soap ideas.
Many people prefer practical gifts, don’t they? Soap ideas that make children’s wishes come true—like “I want Grandpa to use it” or “I want to make Grandma happy”—are highly recommended.
You’ll need glycerin soap, coloring agents, and so on.
When you cut the finished soap, it looks even more like a gemstone, which is lovely, isn’t it? Give it a try!
From Grandchildren: Heartwarming Handmade Gift Ideas for Respect-for-the-Aged Day (31–40)
Flower footprints
For many older adults, nothing is more delightful than a gift from their grandchildren.
And if it’s something that lets them feel their grandchild’s growth, the joy is even greater.
Here’s a lovely idea featuring footprints decorated with flowers.
Since you’ll use an acrylic frame available at a 100-yen shop, it’s easy to try.
Take your grandchild’s footprints and layer them with the acrylic plate removed from the frame.
Apply floral stickers in the shape of the footprints.
Transparent stickers are recommended! How about an acrylic frame with beautifully translucent footprint art as a gift for an older loved one?
Cosmos Bouquet Message Card
Cosmos are cute pink flowers that reach their peak in autumn.
A message card arranged like a bouquet of cosmos is perfect for Respect for the Aged Day! First, cut pink-toned construction paper into long, narrow strips, then cut each strip into thirds.
These will become the petals, so snip one end of each piece into a jagged edge.
Combine four pieces to make one flower.
Glue a small yellow circle of construction paper in the center to complete the cosmos.
Next, cut a large semicircle from construction paper to form the card base and fold it into thirds.
Attach the cosmos to the middle panel and to the outer panel that will show when folded.
Finish by adding a ribbon cut from construction paper.
Add a message and give it as a gift!
Vase and paper flowers
For Respect for the Aged Day, a handmade gift that’s one-of-a-kind is ideal, isn’t it? Here’s a lovely flower craft with a charming three-dimensional look.
The motif, which looks as if the flowers are popping out of the frame, blends subtly into your interior and brightens up the room.
Use tissue paper flowers you can buy at 100-yen shops.
It’s easier if you get the kind that’s already accordion-folded.
Gently open the flower so it doesn’t tear, then wrap and secure it to a wire.
If you’re using white paper, you can color the tips of the petals with a pen and mist them with water to enjoy a soft color bleed.
Make a vase with thread, insert the flowers, and you’re done.
magnet
I want to stick them on the fridge or a whiteboard! Here are some magnet ideas.
Some grandparents might use magnetic boards to post notices and papers.
In times like that, how about making and gifting some cute magnets they can use? All you need are magnets, fabric scraps, thread, and fabric glue.
Buying fabric with a lovely design is great, but if you upcycle clothing your child has outgrown, it will feel even more heartwarming.
minibasket
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Cute even as interior decor! Let me introduce mini baskets.
Having colorful, pop-style decor can brighten up your room.
It can also bring back memories of when you received it, warming your heart.
You’ll need paper cups, scissors, yarn, a glue gun, lace, artificial flowers, wire, and so on.
Another plus is that you can freely decide the size, colors, and design.
Try making one while imagining the faces of the grandparents you’d like to gift it to.