[For Kids] Today’s Handmade Craft Ideas
Empty boxes and cardboard tubes from snacks or toilet paper—don’t just throw them away! Why not try making something out of them? Don’t you ever feel a burst of creativity at times like that? If you want to make something but aren’t sure what to create, please check out this article! It features daily updates with handmade craft ideas for kids.
You’re sure to find a project you’ll want to try, so bookmark or favorite it and check back every day!
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[For Kids] Today’s Handmade Craft Ideas (21–30)
tissue case
Boxed tissues are something we all use every day.
Since the box by itself can look a bit plain, many people put a cover over it.
How about making such a cover yourself and giving it as a gift? The key point is how the fabric overlaps where the tissues are pulled out; once you get that right, you just shape the fabric to drape over the tissues.
You can make a cover that slips over the original box, but if you use thicker fabric and finish it like a bag, you can also create a tissue case without a box.
With that boxless type, it gains a unique softness that can add a touch of charm to everyday life.
balloon flower
Balloons are perfect for celebrations and parties, so they’re also great as handmade graduation gifts! Let me introduce “balloon flowers,” where spring-like floral materials are sealed inside a latex balloon.
Since you can use supplies mostly from 100-yen shops, they’re surprisingly easy to make.
Using a tool made by cutting the mouth of a plastic bottle, you can insert your favorite flowers into the balloon.
You’ll put the flowers in while the balloon is not inflated, which can be a bit tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll be fine! Just add air at the end and you’ll have an adorable gift.
Try making one while picturing the happy face of the person who’ll receive it!
Photo frame
Photos taken with someone special are truly something, aren’t they? After graduation, it can be hard to meet up, so many people take photos and share them so they’ll always remain in each other’s memories.
To turn those photos into an even more wonderful gift, try making a handmade photo frame! All you need is a double-sided photo frame you can buy at a 100-yen shop.
Place the photo you want to give on one side, and decorate the other side with artificial flowers.
The key to arranging the flowers well is to pack them tightly so the base doesn’t show.
With just this extra touch, your commemorative photo will become even more special!
mug
If you want to give a practical gift that anyone would be happy to receive, how about a handmade mug? You could make one from clay with pottery, of course, but if you’d like something a bit easier, we recommend hand-drawing the design.
Get a plain, oven-safe mug and use special pens that bake on to draw portraits of a teacher or friends, favorite illustrations, or messages.
Then just heat it at the specified temperature for the specified time, and it’s done!
Handmade bookmark
A handmade bookmark conveys a unique warmth and can be tailored to the recipient’s tastes, making it a perfect graduation gift.
For the base, use materials like clear folders or thick paper that are easy to size, then add stickers, memorable photos, and illustrations, and include a graduation message to create a one-of-a-kind bookmark.
If you want to make it more durable, laminating it at the end will protect your work and make it easier to use every day.
Give it a try and create a handmade bookmark that’s one of a kind in the world!
eraser stamp
It’s about making stamps by carving erasers and cutting grooves into them.
The appeal is that the material is familiar and easy to work with.
First, you draw the design you want to turn into a stamp on the eraser, but because drawing on a small eraser is tricky, I recommend transferring your drawing using tracing paper and a mechanical pencil.
Once the design has been transferred to the eraser, carve it with a craft knife or similar tool to complete the stamp.
Including the time spent thinking about what design to choose for the person you’re giving it to, I think it’s a fun craft project.
shikishi (decorative square paper board for calligraphy or artwork)
Shikishi boards, often used for group messages, are great for writing notes or attaching photos and giving as a gift—but why not try a more elaborate arrangement? The video here introduces a shikishi with pop-up, three-dimensional mechanisms like those in pop-up books.
By flipping or pulling sections, you can reveal hidden messages.
This is especially recommended for those who are good at origami and paper crafts.
Try creating an original, epic masterpiece!