Handmade Christmas presents! Easy ideas for kids to make
As Christmas approaches, we can’t help but think about gifts.
But gifts don’t have to be store-bought.
Handmade presents that children create with their own hands become one-of-a-kind, special gifts filled with love.
If you give them to family members who always support you or to dear friends, they’re sure to be delighted.
In this article, we introduce wonderful handmade Christmas gift ideas that kids can try with ease.
Why not enjoy the joy of making something yourself while creating a heartfelt gift for someone special?
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Handmade Christmas Gifts! Easy Ideas for Kids (21–30)
Simple Tomte
Tomte, known for their long hats and beards, are often seen in December.
Originally, they are Nordic folkloric sprites unrelated to the Christmas season.
These days, though, people like to display figurines of the sprites around their homes.
Handcrafted tomte made of wood and yarn have a cozy feel that can warm children’s hearts.
They’re also a craft that lets you focus and use your hands a lot.
You can customize them by changing the yarn colors, so try making them with various shades.
The pointy hat is made using a toilet paper roll, which is a nice way to repurpose materials.
Shakashaka keychain
This piece is adorable, with the beads and pearls inside the keychain shaking around.
It’s already a lovely keychain on its own, but let’s add a fluffy chenille stem for extra charm.
Depending on how you shape the stem, you can make a bunny or a bear.
It’s sure to be a big hit with kids who love cute crafts.
You can also enjoy customizing it by adding ribbons or bells to the fluffy stem on the keychain.
Another advantage is how easy it is to prepare: the materials can all be found at 100-yen shops.
Handmade Christmas Gifts! Easy Ideas for Kids (31–40)
herbarium
A herbarium is a glass bottle filled with oil and arranged with preserved or dried flowers—an interior decor item that keeps plants looking beautiful for a long time.
Herbariums featuring plants suited to the Christmas season make great gifts for friends and are also recommended for yourself.
As you add materials to the bottle and watch the herbarium take shape, children are sure to get excited by the beautiful appearance of the plants.
You can gather the materials from 100-yen shops, or use an all-in-one kit—make good use of these options and give it a try.
Christmas wreath
A wreath decorated in a ring shape is surely an essential part of Christmas.
If you’re making one yourself, it’s important to think about what kind of ring to use as the base.
A ring woven from woody vines has the advantage of being sturdy and easy to attach decorations to, while a ring made from paper and similar materials is lightweight and easy to work with.
Once you’ve decided on the base, all that’s left is to add the decorations, and your Christmas wreath is complete.
Decorations that emphasize a Christmas feel and festivity are great, but if you’re making it as a gift, it might be fun to incorporate colors, ornaments, or photos that reflect the recipient.
Candy lei
The “candy lei,” a fun twist on the Hawaiian lei, is also great as a casual Christmas present! It’s very easy to make, so it would be lovely for kids to make them for each other and exchange.
Prepare clear wrapping paper, wrap candies, chocolates, ramune tablets, and other sweets, then tie both ends with ribbon.
Repeat this to form the lei.
Using green or red ribbons will boost the Christmas vibe! Besides Christmas gifts, they’re also perfect for birthdays and celebrations, so give it a try.
Wrapping with cake
How about a gift wrapped like a cake that gets the recipient excited? You can easily try it using dollar-store supplies and items you already have! Slightly cut the rim of a paper cup and place the gift inside.
Fix it onto a round-cut cardboard base, then decorate with pom-poms and ribbons—and you’re done! When you slide the “cake,” the gift appears, adding an element of surprise.
If you’re preparing a small present, definitely give this idea a try.
pom-pom
How about making pom-poms with yarn? They’re so soft to the touch that you might find yourself wanting to hold one on its own.
They’re very easy to make: wrap yarn around a fork, tie the center, then cut the loops at the ends and trim it into shape.
Another big advantage of pom-poms is that they’re easy to use in many different ways.
You could attach one to a hair tie as a fashion accessory, or use it as an accent on a cushion cover.
If you string several pom-poms together to make a wreath-like shape, you could also create a festive Christmas atmosphere.