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 (31–40)
Christmas lights
If you want to make a present in secret from your mom and dad, we recommend making a Christmas light.
All you need are a clear file folder, stickers, and a candle-style LED light.
You can buy all of them at a 100-yen shop, so you should be able to get them within your allowance.
Just note that you’ll need to use scissors at one point during the process, so please be careful.
Choose cute or cool stickers to suit your taste!
Christmas headband
They look like store-bought! Here are some great ideas for Christmas headbands that don’t look handmade at all.
Use a store-bought headband as the base, wrap wire around it, then coil the wire upward into a spring shape.
Wrapping it around a pen helps you make a neat spring—highly recommended.
Next, make felt decorations like trees, Christmas lettering, or stars, and simply sandwich and glue the remaining bit of wire at the top of the spring between the felt pieces.
It’s super easy and turns out really cute.
You can make matching pieces for both sides of each felt decoration, or if you’re short on time, leave the back plain.
It’s a versatile idea that’s worth knowing.
Pom-pom tree
Here’s a simple Christmas tree you can make using pom-poms found at 100-yen shops or craft stores.
Pom-poms are cute and have a warm, cozy feel, making them perfect for a handmade tree! Cut a paper plate with scissors, roll it into a cone, and secure it with double-sided tape to create the base.
Next, attach the pom-poms so there are no gaps—and you’re done! It’s super easy, so give it a try.
A one-of-a-kind, original tree that radiates warmth is sure to delight anyone who sees it!
Masking Tape Tree Card
Let me introduce an easy Christmas card you can make with washi tape! The key to this card is how you choose and place the tape.
Pick your favorite patterns—like polka dots or traditional Japanese designs—and stick them on to form shapes like a Christmas tree or a stocking.
It’s also great to apply tape over your hand-drawn illustrations.
Adding buttons or ribbons makes it even more festive.
Handmade cards have a special charm and really convey your feelings.
Give them to friends and family, and celebrate Christmas together!
Nodding Santa Claus
A craft project themed around Santa Claus, the Christmas favorite, is sure to boost children’s excitement and anticipation all at once.
By attaching facial parts for Santa to a chenille stem (pipe cleaner) inserted into a paper cup, you can easily make a bobble-head style ornament that nods thanks to the springiness of the stem.
Kids can also have fun decorating: cover the paper cup with red origami paper to make Santa’s outfit, and freely draw Santa’s face.
It’s guaranteed to make a delightful gift, too!
Handmade Christmas Gifts! Easy Ideas for Kids (41–50)
Terrarium
Many people are probably thinking about choosing a Christmas present that helps children grow.
In that case, I’d like to recommend a handmade terrarium.
A moss terrarium shaped like a Christmas tree is especially great for the season.
It looks cute, and caring for it can be a fun way to learn science.
Keeping an observation journal can even turn it into a winter-break assignment.
Start by researching how to take care of it and teach your child what to do.
By the way, if you use white gravel at the bottom, you can also recreate the look of freshly fallen snow.
knit cap
A great recommendation for kids who like crafts is a knitted hat you can make with yarn from the 100-yen shop.
You can even make your own knitting machine! Use a divider board available at the 100-yen shop to create an original knitting tool.
It looks like an oversized French knitting spool (loom).
It’s best to make it in a size that fits the recipient’s head.
For yarn, super bulky types that knit up quickly are recommended.
Knitting is a repetitive process, so even children can do it easily! Of course, adults can make it too.