Prizes and gifts that excite a birthday party

eraser stamp

How to Make Eraser Stamps and Portrait Stamps — Atelier Kajigaya

If you’re good at drawing, there’s no problem.

With advances in digital technology, even if you’re not skilled at drawing, you can use a computer to create decent illustrations.

So, how about drawing a portrait of the birthday person, turning that image into an eraser stamp, and giving it as a gift? If you’re not comfortable with carving, you could use a 3D printing service to make something stamp-like out of rubber.

It takes effort, so it’s sure to come across as a sincere present.

Handmade paw-shaped marshmallows as a gift

Cat Paw Marshmallow: How to Make Cat Marshmallows [Sweet The MI]

If the birthday VIP loves cats or dogs, making paw-print marshmallows as a gift will really liven things up.

Marshmallows are surprisingly easy to make.

Just be careful not to overcook the gelatin, and pipe it onto a bed of cornstarch.

For the pink paw pads, tint some gelatin with food coloring and place it carefully on top.

Commemorative Movie

Celebratory Video for Longevity

For a home birthday party for Grandma or Grandpa, how about a commemorative video celebrating longevity? A slideshow made from still photos—such as childhood pictures, scenes from their workplace days, or moments enjoying trips—would be lovely.

Be sure to include congratulatory messages from close friends and family, too.

A handmade fridge full of all the sweets I want to open at the birthday party

A gift of a world of sweets: a dreamy handmade refrigerator

When it comes to birthday parties, snacks are a must.

You can make a handmade dream fridge that’s filled with nothing but treats when you open it.

Connect four boxes of the same size so they open like a refrigerator.

Then just pack them full of snacks, and it’s done.

If you have the birthday person open it at the start of the party, it’ll be a gift that really gets everyone excited.

A handmade gift box I want you to open at the birthday party

How to make the super-cute gift box that's trending on social media♪

It’s an idea where the gift box handed out at the birthday party becomes the present itself.

It’s a surprise box-style gift that’s also been a hot topic on social media.

Use large, colored construction paper for the box.

For photos, instant shots like Cheki or photo booth stickers are recommended—especially ones featuring the birthday person together with the giver.

If you decorate it cutely, the moment it’s opened will be a big hit.

A prank where you give someone an iPhone as a birthday present in a preachy/lecturing manner

Eldest Son’s Birthday Surprise Documentary

A birthday present that’s special to a parent and child.

The father is giving his son, who lost his cell phone, a new iPhone, but he thinks it would be boring to just hand it over, so he sets up a prank in the style of a scolding.

He tells his son to close his eyes, and as the nervous boy hesitates, the father cheerfully says, “Happy birthday,” and hands him the iPhone.

It’s a prank, but still a delightful present.

Special Birthday Extra Edition

[Wedding Ceremony Production Item] Let's Make a Bridal Newspaper! by SCW

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.