[Handmade] Gift ideas for someone important who’s retiring from their club activities
Some of you may be wondering what gift to give a special person who is retiring from a club activity.
When you want to express your gratitude or send a warm message, handmade gifts are also a great option.
In this article, we’ve gathered gift ideas that convey your feelings to seniors and teammates who have worked hard alongside you.
You’ll find items inspired by balls or uniforms that bring practice scenes to mind, as well as personalized gifts with names.
Take a look for inspiration on gifts that deliver your feelings with photos or heartfelt messages.
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[Handmade] Gift ideas (11–20) for someone special who is retiring from their club activities
bookmark
Perfect for making multiples too! Here’s how to make a bookmark you can slip into a book.
We’ll use sticker-type laminating sheets, so no laminator needed.
First, gather your favorite stickers and arrange them nicely on the laminate.
Once you’re happy with the layout, seal the laminate carefully to avoid trapping air, then cut it into a bookmark shape.
Punch a hole and tie a ribbon to finish! Since sharp corners can be dangerous, round off the corners of the bookmark.
ball mascot
If you’re in a ball-sport club, gifts with a ball motif are highly recommended! They’ll be a guaranteed keepsake that brings back memories even after retiring from the club.
It might take a little effort, but why not make one with care? Here, we’ll introduce a soccer ball! First, cut felt according to a downloadable template.
Sew the pieces together with thread to form half of a sphere.
Make two identical halves, then create a felt tag for a chain, place the tag between the halves, and sew them together.
Finally, stuff it with filling, shape it into a sphere, and stitch the opening closed to finish! You can also make volleyballs and basketballs, so give it a try.
pass case
A pass case that’s handy for commuting to work or school makes a great everyday gift! Since this design includes a zipper, it might be a bit challenging if you’re not used to using a sewing machine, but the tutorial in this video explains the process very clearly, so even beginners can follow along.
You can buy the fabric, zipper, and D-ring at craft stores or 100-yen shops.
If you’re using lightweight fabric, it’s a good idea to use fusible interfacing.
Times of change, like starting a new school or job, can bring lots of worries and uncertainties.
This is the kind of item that can quietly cheer someone on—like a little good-luck charm.
keychain
How about giving a handmade keychain as a gift, filled with your feelings for that special person? A small keychain won’t take up much space when displayed, and if they attach it to an everyday item like a bag, it will keep the memories close at hand.
Choosing a motif related to their club activities ties directly to those memories, and if it’s handmade, it will also make them think of their junior.
Simple shapes are best—like layering felt over a small sphere with a chain to create a ball—because they’re easy to incorporate into daily life.
Highly recommended.
Book cover
A book cover that requires neither a ruler nor a sewing machine is a delightful item even people who aren’t good at crafts can make.
If you want to give a handmade present to a dear friend or senior but are looking for something easy to make, this is perfect.
All you need are fabric and glue.
Cut the fabric to fit the size of the book, allowing for seam allowances.
Use an iron to press clear fold lines into the fabric, then stick it together with fabric glue.
You don’t have to use an iron, but it will dramatically improve the neatness of the finished result.
Add a pocket to store a bookmark, and your lovely book cover is complete.
Pen stand
This is a pen stand made with wood and a square wire grilling rack.
Just cut the wood into your preferred shapes, assemble it into a box, and attach the rack inside to finish.
Since the pens go into the wire rack, it can hold a lot, and the pens won’t tip over even if there are only a few—another nice feature.
You can leave the wood as is, but if it’s for a gift, consider painting or decorating it to make it more festive.
This idea involves using tools like a saw, so be careful while working to avoid injury.
[Handmade] Gift ideas (21–30) to give to someone important who is retiring from their club activities
mini pouch
A small, cute mini pouch doesn’t take up space and is easy to carry.
Just imagine how delighted someone would be to receive a handmade mini pouch as a gift.
If the word “pouch” makes you think of struggling with zippers, this project is for you.
Because it uses a snap button, there’s no need to fuss with a difficult zipper! It also has a proper gusset, so even though it’s small, it can be used in many ways.
You can easily make one using fabric, snap buttons, and hardware available not only at craft stores but also at 100-yen shops.