Prizes and gifts that excite a birthday party
If you’re alive, there’s one thing that comes to everyone once a year: a birthday.
Chances are you’ll be invited to a celebration party now and then.
That’s when the dilemma is the gift.
We’ve gathered gifts that people will be happy to receive and that are sure to get people talking at the birthday party.
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Prizes and Gifts That Hype Up a Birthday Party (21–30)
Special Birthday Extra Edition

Some couples hand out a “wedding commemorative newspaper” at their ceremonies, introducing how the bride and groom met, their personalities, and their backgrounds.
Many companies offer various services like this.
How about a birthday version? It doesn’t have to be too elaborate—just using a word processor to design a title, headlines, and photos, and arranging heartfelt congratulatory messages can make for a very thoughtful gift.
Daruma

How about a daruma doll, known as a symbol of “fall down seven times, get up eight”? A birthday is one of the milestones that comes once a year.
On that special day, you can ask the recipient to draw in one eye while making a goal or wish for the coming year, and it can even serve as a party activity that helps them build motivation as they grow older.
I surprised my younger brother on his birthday with the guitar he’d been wanting.

Being able to leave a birthday present directly in someone’s room is something only siblings can do.
This time, an older sister is surprising her younger brother with a beginner’s guitar.
She sets up the guitar before he gets home, placing it by the door so it’s not immediately visible, creating a moment where he turns around and is pleasantly surprised.
Handmade picture book

If the birthday person is a small child, a picture book might be a good idea.
Popular titles sold in stores would likely be appreciated, but you could also choose a handmade picture book that’s one of a kind.
You could draw it by hand, or use fabric and other materials for a fun touch.
If you search online, you’ll find various methods for making one, so imagine the recipient’s happy face and enjoy creating it.
alarm clock

When it comes to an “alarm clock,” don’t just buy a regular one from a store—choose a model with a recording function and set the alarm sound to a voice that will make the recipient happy.
For example, if you’re giving it to a male friend, try asking the woman he’s interested in to record a message.
Smartphones have similar alarm features, but a physical object has a sense of rarity, so it’s likely to be appreciated.
bath additive

When it comes to classic birthday gifts, bath salts come to mind.
Anyone can use them, and since they’re not too expensive, they’re easy on the giver’s budget.
These days, there are many bath salt sets available, so try choosing one that suits the recipient perfectly.
Let’s give a personalized name-print T-shirt for a birthday.

A “personalized name T-shirt” is something that gets everyone excited when worn at a birthday party.
In the video, it’s a soccer Japan national team–style T-shirt that you can add a name to, but it’s also a good idea to order a simple T-shirt with a name so it can be worn casually.
Many shops let you order according to the birthday star, such as baby T-shirts or red T-shirts for a 60th birthday celebration.
It’s a good idea to ask about the guest of honor’s favorite color in advance.
Original hand-drawn mug

Let’s try making an original mug as a birthday present.
Using a special pen called a “Rakuyaki Marker,” freely draw pictures on a white ceramic mug.
Writing a birthday message or a name is a great idea, too.
Once you’re done drawing, bake it in an oven at 200°C (392°F) for 25 minutes, and it’s finished.
A one-of-a-kind mug is sure to be a hit at the birthday party.
How to make a scratch card that lets you choose a birthday present

When you’re not sure what to give for a birthday present, one idea is to let them choose with a scratch card.
Scratch cards you scrape with a coin can be handmade with everyday items.
Write the gift options on construction paper and gently rub candle wax over the letters.
Then paint over it with acrylic paint mixed with dish soap and let it dry—that’s it.
The excitement of scratching the card will really liven things up.
A personalized figure that looks just like you

As a hit birthday gift, there are custom “My Figure” figurines that look just like the person.
You need to send photos to the specialty shop in advance, and production takes time, but giving it at the party really livens things up.
Since “My Figure” makes them to order, it could be a great idea for a group to chip in and give one as a birthday present to a senior colleague or a boss.


