[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 Commemorative Gifts] Handmade Presents Kids Will Love! A Collection of Easy-to-Make Ideas (21–30)
Flower-Filled Pop-Up Card
Use a craft punch to save time! Here’s an idea for a floral pop-up card.
Fold a sheet of construction paper in half and make vertical cuts from the folded edge.
Use each cut as the base and crease an inverted triangle to complete the pop-up mechanism.
Open the sheet with the mechanism and glue it onto a base, then cover the triangles with flowers made using a craft punch—and you’re done! If you’re incorporating it into a preschool graduation certificate, writing a graduation message on the triangular sections would be lovely.
A surprise letter where you can attach photos!
Having a photo on the graduation certificate makes it even more memorable, doesn’t it? But simply sticking on a photo would be a waste! Create interactive elements for an album or gift to add a special touch.
All you need are construction paper and origami paper.
Cut the construction paper into strips, accordion-fold it, and attach a cover using your favorite origami paper to complete the album.
For the gift, fold a strip of construction paper in half and glue it, then attach origami paper to one side.
Make three of these, combine them so they slide vertically, and you’ll create a three-tier gift box effect.
perpetual calendar
Let’s handcraft a perpetual calendar in your favorite design—once you make it, you can use it forever.
While it’s nice to get a fresh calendar at the turn of the seasons, finding one you truly love can be surprisingly hard.
A calendar where you slide the dates each month can be used year after year, making it perfect as a keepsake.
If you create a collage with group photos or memorable snapshots, it can also serve as a gift for occasions like graduations.
How about giving a warm, handmade calendar that weaves precious memories into its design?
Easy! Handmade Medal
Handmade medals are perfect gifts to give from the time children are in preschool through their graduation.
When making the medals, adjust the length so that the medal sits around chest level when worn around the neck.
If you want to include a message or a portrait on the medal, prepare separate sheets sized to fit the medal and have the children draw on them; this will help the work go smoothly.
It’s also recommended to write the recipient’s name on the medal.
When presenting the medals, you might enhance the atmosphere by also giving origami flowers or playing music that helps everyone look back on their memories.
Packed with surprises! Congratulations card
When you open the card, various pop-up elements appear.
The first page features colorful balloons that can be used for group messages.
Open it further and you’ll find motifs of a pencil, an eraser, an album, a blackboard, a bouquet, and a graduation certificate.
For children about to graduate from kindergarten, it’s a piece that helps them imagine the elementary school they’ll soon attend.
Each section allows you to attach photos or write messages, so why not add one to accompany the graduation certificate? You can make everything with colored construction paper.
Original preschool graduation certificate holder
A preschool graduation certificate is proof of your hard work, so you’ll want to display it at home.
Let’s make an original certificate holder! Prepare a frame that fits the size of the certificate, and press clay firmly along the front border.
Before the clay dries, embed your favorite pieces like beads or buttons.
To keep the pieces from falling off when the clay dries, use glue to secure the decorations as well.
Some children may feel anxious about leaving a familiar place, but with this custom certificate holder, they might look forward to the graduation ceremony a little more.
A card for group messagesNEW!
@peacefulheart.yun A message card that can stand up for display and is also great for group messages (yosegaki) 😊#HandmadeCardGroup message card / Joint message (Yosegaki)Message CardGift
♬ sangatsu no kaerimichi – HIRAIDAI
Untie the ribbon and open the card, and you’ll find lots of balloons connected to a basket.
You can write a message on each balloon, so it works perfectly as a group message card.
Plus, this card can also be displayed like a photo frame! If you hand them out in advance, children can write messages to each other at the graduation ceremony and it encourages interaction with friends, and it will also make everyone want to take lots of photos.
The finished message card will surely become a treasure filled with memories.
We’d love to help make that happen through this craft!