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[Graduation Commemorative Gifts] Handmade Presents That Kids Will Love! A Collection of Easy-to-Make Ideas
Many people may be thinking of giving a heartfelt, handmade keepsake to mark the special milestone of preschool graduation.
There are many ideas for graduation mementos, such as clay pendants, photo frames that are fun to decorate, and handkerchiefs with names embroidered on them.
In this guide, we’ll share lots of handmade graduation gift ideas that kids will love.
From simple projects you can make easily to ones you can take your time with, we’ve got a wide range—feel free to use them as inspiration!
[Graduation Keepsakes] Handmade Gifts Kids Will Love! Easy-to-Make Idea Collection (1–10)
Paper flower corsage
The key points are the paper materials and bouquet-like design! The three-dimensional corsage is gorgeous and beautiful, isn’t it? Try making a handmade corsage using colored paper, lace, wrapping sheets, and ribbons.
Cut the wrapping sheet, accordion-fold it, then thread a needle and thread through it.
Attach it to the cut colored paper, decorate with lace and ribbon, and you’re done! It’s also great that you can get the materials at a 100-yen shop.
Give it a try!
Mini bouquet made with tissue paper
Mini bouquets made with tissue paper are perfect gifts because the flowers never wilt.
Stack several sheets of tissue paper and accordion-fold them, staple the center, then round off both ends with scissors.
Next, fold a green chenille stem (pipe cleaner) in half, hook it over the center of the tissue, and twist to secure, creating the stem.
Gently lift each layer of tissue from the top toward the center to form the flower.
Wrap it with a paper doily and tie a ribbon to finish.
For an even more elegant look, adhere lace under the flower.
Photo frame made with a paper plate
https://www.tiktok.com/@handmade.appuppu/video/7467507950622395655You’ll take lots of photos with teachers and friends at the graduation ceremony, right? So how about giving the graduates a photo frame as a gift? Prepare a paper plate with a festive pattern and make cuts on the inside to create the image of a double-opening window.
Attach a handle made from construction paper to the window, and stick on parts around the edge that say “Congratulations.” Finally, add a ribbon made of yarn and a string so it can be hung on the wall, and it’s complete.
It would be lovely if they display their cherished memories from the graduation ceremony in it.
A cute flower with candy inside
https://www.tiktok.com/@niconico_mama/video/7480869510103256340Here’s how to make a flower using a lollipop.
First, stack several sheets of tissue paper and accordion-fold them, then cut a slit in the center.
Insert the lollipop through the slit to secure it, and peel back the tissue paper sheets one by one to create petals around the candy.
The candy acts as the stamen and the stick as the stem.
Making several and arranging them into a bouquet would be lovely—try using different colors of tissue paper for that.
Colorful coasters made from clear files
https://www.tiktok.com/@pi_chan.sensei__hoiku/video/7372920493227183367Let’s make colorful, cute coasters with your favorite photos.
Prepare clear tape, nano tape, double-sided tape, scissors, a clear file folder, and your memorable photos.
Stick transparent origami onto nano tape and cut it into squares.
Cut the clear file into the base shape of the coaster.
Place the photo inside and secure it with double-sided tape, then attach the nano tape with the transparent origami around the photo to frame and decorate it.
It’s also fun to choose the color order while thinking of the person you’re gifting it to.
They might look great as indoor decorations, too.
Sparkling Origami Crown
https://www.tiktok.com/@hoikushi_worker/video/7199469848622009602Prepare a sheet of shiny origami paper cut to one-quarter size and let’s make a crown.
Fold the left and right sides toward the center, then fold up the bottom as well.
Inflate the paper slightly as you fold to complete one part.
Make six parts using the same method and connect them together.
Adjust the origami size to fit your child’s head.
Cut the shiny origami into 16 thin strips, fold them into star shapes, and attach them as decorations to the crown.
Give this crown a try—it’s perfect for special occasions.
Original paper-clay keychain
https://www.tiktok.com/@fujikidstok/video/7125432924207435010A handmade paper-clay keychain is a great way to add a personal, cozy touch.
Prepare paper clay, paint, yarn, a clip, and beads to get started.
Knead your chosen paint color into the paper clay.
Shape it as you like, then decorate it with beads, glitter, and ribbons to make it pop.
Before the clay dries, set the keychain clip by embedding it into the clay, then let everything dry to finish.
Applying a final coat of varnish will give it a glossy, more vibrant look.
For the keychain cord, use yarn or ribbon as you prefer.