[For Girls] Make It with Everyday Items! Easy but Super Cute Craft Ideas
I want to make cute, satisfying crafts! But they seem hard…
In response to girls who feel that way, here are some adorable and wonderful crafts you can easily make using things you already have at home.
Make a fluffy sunflower with chenille stems, or create an original pouch using candy packaging.
They’re all easy to start, and the finished pieces look just like something you bought at a store! With a little creativity, you can make one-of-a-kind treasures.
Even if you’re not good at crafts, don’t worry.
Use this as a guide and have fun making them!
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Melamine sponge sandwich craft
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How about making a delicious-looking sandwich out of a melamine sponge that you’ll just want to take on a picnic? It’s very easy to make! First, prepare a large, thick melamine sponge and cut it into a triangle, imagining the shape of a sandwich.
Use a craft knife to make a slit so you can insert the fillings.
Next, create the fillings—such as ham, lettuce, or spaghetti—using construction paper or yarn.
If you use colorful materials for the fillings, the result will look extra cute.
Finally, tuck the fillings into the sponge sandwich, and you’re done! Try making different fillings and have fun playing with them.
A piggy bank with a wagging tail
When it comes to classic summer independent projects, a “piggy bank” is a staple.
The “Yucho Idea Piggy Bank Contest” held by Japan Post Bank is also well-known.
You might think, “Have all the ideas been used up by now?” but every year a lot of creative piggy banks appear.
So, here’s one to introduce: the “wagging-tail piggy bank.” The simple mechanism is that the weight of the coin you drop in makes the tail sway gently.
If you expand on this mechanism, you could adapt the idea to things like a fishing game or a dinosaur’s neck.
We recommend using air-dry paper clay, which you can paint once it dries!
Baskin-Robbins-style ice cream
Baskin-Robbins ice cream is said to be appealing for its wide variety of flavors, and its colorful appearance makes it look delicious, too.
This is about recreating that colorful ice cream using clay.
The process is simple: mix paint into the clay to color it, then cut the colored clay and combine the pieces to match the flavor you want to make.
Once you’ve shaped it into a ball, use a toothbrush or a toothpick to create a bumpy texture to make it look more like real ice cream.
Finally, put the ice cream pieces into a cup and you’re done—using a real cup is also recommended.
Melon cream soda
Melon cream soda is also appealing for its vibrant appearance—the green color topped with ice gives a refreshing feel, doesn’t it? This is about trying to recreate that beautiful, summery look of melon soda.
The steps are simple: put jelly clay into a plastic cup, insert a straw, and place a scoop of white clay “ice cream” on top.
Combine elements like jewel stones and glitter to make the most of the light and finish it with a sparkling look.
The closer it looks to the real thing, the more you might feel disappointed when you remember you can’t actually drink it.
Mordor
Fluffy, fuzzy, and cute! Here are some ideas for “moll dolls.” Moll dolls are palm-sized plush figures made by twisting soft pipe cleaners with wires inside.
They became popular in Korea and are now gaining attention in Japan too! All you need are fluffy pipe cleaners, eye and nose parts, and craft glue.
You can even find the materials at 100-yen shops, so it’s easy to give it a try.
Making them with kids sounds like a great way to spend time together.
Small box for cling film cores
There’s a way to make a small container using a used plastic wrap core.
First, cut the core crosswise to match your desired size, as if slicing it into rings.
This length will be the depth of the container.
Next, make a bottom and a lid from thick paper or cardboard, and you’re done.
It’ll be on the smaller side, so it’s perfect for things like accessories or erasers.
Another charm of this container is that the impression changes a lot depending on the lid’s design.
Try to finish it with as cute a look as possible.
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Crown Magnet
Many bottle caps used on jars feature unique designs, and it can feel like a waste to throw them away.
Try using a hot glue gun to turn those caps into handy items.
It’s simple: pour melted glue sticks into the back of the cap, insert a magnet, and let it set.
That’s all it takes to create an easy-to-use magnet that showcases the cap’s design in everyday life.
A key tip is to let the magnet protrude just a little when it sets—this makes it easier to use.