[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!
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[Graduation Keepsakes] Handmade Gifts Kids Will Love! Easy-to-Make Idea Collection (1–10)
Decorated pen holder made from a clear cup
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A decorated pen holder that lets you look back on memories is perfect as a gift for kindergarten graduates.
Prepare a clear plastic cup, masking tape, memorable photos, tissue paper, double-sided tape, and scissors, then let’s get started.
Fold the tissue paper three times and cut it into any shapes you like.
When you unfold the tissue paper, you’ll be surprised by the accidental shapes that appear.
Arrange and stick the tissue paper and photos onto the clear cup in a balanced way.
If you like, you can draw illustrations or add stickers such as flowers.
Place another clear cup over the top and secure the rim with masking tape to finish.
Try making it while reminiscing about the fun memories.
Handmade rosettes using side-dish cups
A handmade rosette is perfect as a gift and also makes a memorable keepsake.
Prepare construction paper, food cup liners, glue, scissors, and ribbon, and let’s get started.
First accordion-fold the construction paper, then cut it into strips.
Overlap the strips in a cross shape as you glue them, and fold them toward the center to create and puff up the rosette’s flower portion.
It’s recommended to staple every two or three pieces to keep the shape firmly in place.
Glue construction paper to the bottom of a food cup liner, attach it to the rosette base with double-sided tape, then stick the ribbon on the bottom to finish.
You might also write a message of thanks in the center to prepare it for gifting.
Original tumbler
These original tumblers, featuring children’s drawings, are perfect for enjoying drinks at home.
The tumblers are double-walled, allowing you to insert a paper liner between the layers; by making multiple liners, you can easily change the design whenever you like.
You can also print photos on the liners, so printing a class photo or pictures of the kindergarteners could be a great idea.
Why not create a one-of-a-kind graduation memento that exists nowhere else in the world?
[Graduation Keepsakes] Handmade Gifts Kids Will Love! Easy-to-Make Ideas (11–20)
Original Frisbee
How about designing a frisbee with group messages, personal notes, or drawings and giving it as a gift? It can be displayed in a room, or you can encourage them to use it freely for play.
Using a white frisbee to make the design stand out is a classic choice, but incorporating the recipient’s favorite colors or designs can make it something they’ll enjoy displaying or using.
This is an especially recommended idea if you want to give a keepsake that’s a little different.
Lantern-style memo stand
Make it with a plastic cup! Here’s an idea for a lantern-like memo stand.
A memo stand is an item used to hold memos or cards upright.
It’s handy for placing on a shelf or table to keep memos organized and easy to see! Since it’s handmade, it’s both practical and warm in feel.
You’ll need a plastic cup, transparent origami paper, scissors, glue, a craft knife, and a message card.
If you turn on a light inside the plastic cup, it looks lovely—just like a lantern!
A card with potted flowers that pop outNEW!
Deliver your feelings in words! Let’s handmake a message card.
This idea uses only construction paper and features a pop-up potted flower.
The flowerpot is given a three-dimensional effect by adding straight and curved cuts along the fold of a sheet of construction paper folded in half.
For the flower, cut a circle from construction paper, fold it in half twice, then make mountain folds outward on the side opposite the creases.
Next, round off the corners to form the flower shape.
Attach the flower above the pot, and it’s complete.
Tablet case
When children start elementary school, they’ll likely have opportunities to use tablets for learning.
How about making a case as a gift so they can use their tablet safely? If they carry it in a soft case, it should fit easily in their school bag.
It’s a simple project of sewing fabric together to make a pouch.
Adding a pocket for accessories could be a nice touch, too.
To protect it properly, be sure to match the case to the tablet’s size.
If you incorporate designs the recipient likes, they’ll be happy when they receive it, but a simpler design may be better if you want it to be used for a long time.