[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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[For Girls] Make it with everyday items! Simple yet super cute craft ideas (161–170)
A log house made of paper straws
Let’s make your very own special treasure chest! Here’s an idea for a paper-straw log house.
Do you have treasured items like precious memories or pretty stones? This time, let’s use paper straws to create a treasure box that looks like a log house.
What you’ll need: paper straws, glue, a pen, scissors, and a ruler.
You can use white or colorful straws, but using kraft straws will give it a warm, log-house feel.
Cute crafts in the kitchen
Do you know the book “Cute Crafts in the Kitchen for Elementary School Students,” published by Gakken? It’s packed with fun craft ideas, including many that would be perfect for summer vacation projects and crafts.
Let me introduce one from the book: the “Paper Dome Cup.” The simple process is to coat a water balloon with glue, wrap it with Japanese paper or tissue paper, and once it’s dry, pop the balloon.
It doesn’t take much time, so it’s recommended even for those who are short on time.
Kaleidoscope of Flowers
Would you like to try making a flower kaleidoscope with beautiful, intricate movements? Despite its complexity, it’s actually very easy to make.
The main materials are thin curling ribbon, bamboo skewers, straws, and round stickers—all available at 100-yen shops.
Stick ribbons cut to equal lengths onto the round stickers, thread them onto a bamboo skewer, secure the tip with a bead or similar, then slide a straw over it—and you’re done.
By moving the straw up and down or side to side, you’ll get a variety of expressions.
Using multicolored ribbons makes it especially pretty when you spin it.
Original tattoo sticker
Why not add a stylish accent to your look by creating your own custom tattoo stickers? With a transparent transfer sticker kit, you can easily make tattoo stickers at home! You can use your own original illustrations or free materials for the designs.
Simply print your favorite artwork onto the special sheet, apply the transparent adhesive film over it, then cut out the illustration with scissors—and you’re done! Transfer it onto your skin to use as a tattoo sticker, or apply it to accessories and other items for fun.
Mimosa wreath
As spring approaches, you can spot mimosa blooming here and there.
It’s become very popular in recent years, and those tiny, round yellow blossoms are just adorable.
How about making a cute wreath inspired by mimosa using only materials from a 100-yen shop? It’s super easy: thread small yellow pom-poms onto green pipe cleaners, then insert them into a wreath base of your preferred size.
You can also use a glue gun to add pearls or other beads for a more festive look.
Since you’re using pipe cleaners, they slide easily into the wreath base, and finishing the ends is simple—so you’ll have it done in no time!
hanging toy
Let me introduce a hanging toy that’s fun to watch as it sways.
Before you begin, prepare several empty plastic wrap (cling film) cores.
Then combine pieces by slicing the cores into rings or cutting them into various shapes.
Tie them together with string so that each part can move when the toy is hung.
You can also customize it by hanging a bouncy ball or attaching a bell to the frame made from the wrap cores to make a toy for parakeets.
Feel free to let your ideas grow and enjoy creating it.
Tissue box bag
A cute, rounded-rectangle shoulder bag—believe it or not, it’s made from an empty tissue box! It’s very easy to make.
Leave the bottom of the empty box attached, and cut a slit so the box can open cleanly in half.
On one side, cut away everything except the bottom and one side wall.
Use the piece you cut off to cover the tissue-dispensing opening.
The key is not to seal it completely.
This opening will hold the tab that acts as the bag’s clasp, keeping the lid firmly shut.
Punch holes, thread a cord for the strap, and decorate in your favorite colors to finish.