[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.
Bouquet and heart-shaped message card
There are two types of kindergarten graduation certificates: the rolled type that goes into a tube and the booklet type that opens flat.
If you’re making the booklet style, how about incorporating this pop-out bouquet idea? It’s easy to make—just fold a paper bouquet made from colored construction paper in half and glue it to the base.
When you open the certificate, it’ll feel like you’re receiving a bouquet too, creating a bright and joyful experience.
Add some heart-shaped message cards around it to give it an extra special touch!
A pop-up card with a bouquet that sprouts up
When you lift the ribbon on the bouquet, a character pops out from among the flowers! The glamorous bouquet and delightful mechanism will further heighten the excitement of children celebrating their graduation from kindergarten.
Cut a vertical slit in the center of the bouquet’s base, then set a character with a tab attached to its back.
Thread the tab through the slit so it appears on the surface, and glue on the ribbon to complete the mechanism! For the flowers, it’s best to punch out identical shapes using a craft punch.
Choose the flower colors to match the character that appears, creating a unified look.
Adorably cute magnet cake
Here’s an idea for making cake-themed magnets.
Use a plastic bottle cap as the base.
First, fix a magnet inside the cap and cover the sides with felt.
Then wrap a ribbon around the felt and glue it in place.
Turn it upside down so the bottom faces up, and start adding the “cream.” Mix shaving foam and glue in a 1:1 ratio, then add your preferred paint color to tint it.
Finish by decorating the cream with any small parts you like, and you’re done!
A card for group messages
@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!
A card with potted flowers that pop out
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.
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.