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Feelings That Reach the Heart! Handmade Gift Ideas to Give at Graduation

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On the special day of graduation, you may want to express your gratitude to someone important to you.

Many people probably feel the same way.

Store-bought gifts are wonderful, but handmade gifts have a warmth and a one-of-a-kind specialness that you can’t get from something off the shelf.

Plus, depending on how you make them, the ideas are endless.

In this article, we’ll introduce handmade gift ideas that are perfect for graduation.

We’ve included a wide range—from easy projects you can try casually to those that take time and care—so please use them as inspiration!

Heartfelt! Handmade gift ideas to give at graduation (31–40)

scrunchie

How to Make a Basic Scrunchie [Easy and Cute Hair Tie] chouchou

scrunchie

A scrunchie is not only cute as a hair accessory but also on your wrist, and it’s an easy handmade gift.

You only need two things: a 10 cm × 50 cm piece of fabric and a hair elastic.

First, with right sides together, fold the fabric in half so the 10 cm edges align.

Sew along the overlapped edge in a straight line to make a tube, then press the seam open with an iron.

Lay the fabric with the seam centered, fold the top layer into thirds, and then fold the bottom layer in half to wrap around that section.

From there, while pulling out the folded fabric as you go, leave an opening for turning and sew the folded edges together.

Once sewn, turn the fabric right-side out through the opening, thread the elastic through, then close the opening to finish.

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Trophy Gift

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Here’s a gift inspired by a trophy you receive for winning a tournament.

It’s made by placing a clear cup adorned with an aurora rose on top of a collection case filled with sweets.

Pack artificial flowers and decorative balls around the base of the aurora rose for a gorgeous finish.

It’s a present that can be displayed and enjoyed long after the sweets are gone, making it perfect for events where you want to preserve memories.

We also recommend adding a message card, such as “Congratulations on your graduation,” to the base collection case.

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Shaky Memory Photo Frame

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Perfect for graduation season too ✨ [Materials] • Acrylic frame stand, heart… Seria JAN code: 4978929915971 • Photo frame … Seria • Hard-type card case A5 … Seria • OHP film … Seria • Scissors • Tape glue • Clear tape The sheer look and the way it shakes around is just too cute 🥹💕 By intentionally not layering the acrylic frames and using the two pieces separately, you can make it more cost-effective 😆❣️ I’m pretty tight with my budget, so keeping costs down in areas like this is important 👍 Try making it with your favorite memories and photos ✨ 100-yen store remake, 100-yen store DIY, 100-yen store arrangement, acrylic block#OshiActivityGoods ⁡
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Let’s make a DIY “shaka-shaka” memory photo frame using a heart-shaped acrylic frame stand! First, print your selected memorable photos onto OHP film.

Then, cut them to match the heart shape of the frame stand and attach them to the back.

Place it into the photo frame and tape a hard-type card case over the top—that’s it! Because OHP film allows you to print photos semi-transparently, the finished piece has a striking clarity that makes you want to hold it up to the light.

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candle

[SHEIN & 100-Yen Shop DIY] How to Make Basic Candles 🕯 Cute and Affordable Candle Making [How to Make Basic Candles]

candle

Let’s make original candles using materials from a 100-yen shop.

Choose simple stick candles, break them, and separate the wax from the wick.

Melt an amount of wax equal to the volume of your mold.

Poke a hole in the center of the bottom of the mold with an awl, thread the wick through, and pull it out the top of the mold, keeping it upright and fixed in place.

Clamping it with chopsticks works well.

Once the mold is prepared, pour in the melted wax, and when it cools and hardens, it’s done! If you want to add color to the wax, mix in small amounts of shaved crayon.

Using essential oils to add fragrance is also recommended.

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tote bag

Lined Tote Bag Tutorial: Easy—just sew straight lines! A convenient size for quick outings. How to make a tote bag (DIY).

tote bag

Perfect for sewing beginners! This tote bag is made simply by sewing straight lines with a sewing machine.

Prepare two pieces each of outer fabric and lining fabric in the same size, plus two pieces for the handles.

Fold the handle pieces to your preferred width while pressing with an iron, then sew them.

Make two sets by sandwiching the handles between the outer and lining fabrics and sewing them together.

Open these two sets and place them right sides together.

Leave an opening for turning, sew all the way around, then sew diagonally across the corners to create boxed corners.

Trim off the excess corners outside the seam as they’re not needed.

Turn the bag right side out through the opening, sew the opening closed, and you’re done!

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Homemade Cookies

[Super Easy] Cookie Recipe Beginners Can Make / Only 3 Ingredients / No Hassle / Baking / Vlog

Homemade Cookies

You want to give sweets, but store-bought ones feel a bit… well, how about making cookies from scratch? This is a beginner-friendly recipe, and with simple steps you’ll have delicious cookies ready in no time.

First, mix 120 g of flour and 30 g of sugar together in a bag.

Then melt 60 g of butter in the microwave and add it to the bag, kneading well to form the dough.

Roll the dough out to about 5 mm thick, cut out shapes, and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in an oven preheated to 170°C for 20 minutes, and you’re done! Adjust the baking time based on how browned they look.

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hair accessory

No-sew! Hair accessories for kids: graduation and preschool graduation hair ornaments remade from 100-yen items

hair accessory

At graduation ceremonies, some people wear hakama, and at high schools with more relaxed dress codes, they might do a bit of hair styling or dress up.

To make such a special ceremony even more special, why not try making a hair accessory? You can make one using materials available at craft stores or 100-yen shops.

It doesn’t take much preparation, so it’s easy to try.

It’s also recommended to make hair accessories for each other with close friends.

Spend your special day with a one-of-a-kind accessory found nowhere else in the world.

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snow globe

[Handmade] How to easily make a snow globe with a 100-yen shop Miffy figure and supplies ✨ You can get all the materials at the 100-yen shop, so you can make it right away!

snow globe

It’s an ornament that feels like it traps a beautiful scene of snow gently drifting down inside the narrow space of a jar.

You can easily make a snow globe by filling the jar with a mixture of water and liquid starch (or laundry glue) and adding glitter.

Before pouring in the liquid, you attach whatever you want to showcase to the bottom of the jar, and choosing and decorating that focal point is important.

You could place a character everyone recognizes and arrange the scene around it, or it might be fun to use a memorable photo related to graduation.

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Nikoichi keychain

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Details on how to make it are here↓💁‍♀️ I made matching keychains for dear friends who will be apart after the kindergarten graduation, with the message “We’ll always be together, even when we’re apart.” 🌷 You can make them with a small amount of yarn, so if you have leftovers, give it a try🧶 [Materials used] All from Seria • Round pot-bottom pad (4972822411905) – use the smallest size of the three included • Yarn – about 180 cm × 2 is enough 🧶 • Hidden magnet (4580150483497) • Iron-on patches (used with glue) • Strap hardware • Decorative tape • Hairpin (for threading yarn) • Glue (for attaching patches) • Single-hole punch [How to make] 1) Thread yarn through the pot-bottom pad with a hairpin, leaving one square around the outer edge. 🧶 Tip: At the start and end, tie tightly and hide the knot in the yarn. 2) Thread yarn through the outer holes as well (like an overcast stitch). 3) Punch four holes on both sides of the hidden magnet. 4) Align the magnet along the right side edge of the pot-bottom pad and tie it on with yarn. • It’s okay if a bit of the clear part shows. • Make sure the magnet part isn’t covered by yarn. • Be careful not to flip the magnet’s polarity. ⚠️ 5) Repeat steps 1–4 to make a second one. 6) Place the two pieces so the magnets attract (one with the magnet on the right, the other on the left) and attach the patches. Larger patches look nice if they cover the clear part of the magnet. 🌷 Tip: Don’t use an iron—attach patches with glue. ⚠️ 7) Glue on name patches and decorative stickers. ✨ 8) Attach a strap or keychain to finish. 🙌🏻 ♡◌୨୧◌⑅⃝◌◌୨୧◌⑅⃝◌◌୨୧◌⑅⃝◌◌୨୧ I share other handmade projects you can make with kindergarteners using 100-yen shop items in my other posts, too. 🌷Handmade #handmade #HandmadeBeginner Matching #Nikoichi keychain graduation ceremony (for kindergarten/preschool)Making and crafting play Even if you're clumsy Senior kindergarten student #StayHomeTime #HowToEnjoyTimeAtHome Rainy day activities #SeriaDIY
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Why not make “pair” keychains that snap together perfectly when the two pieces are brought close—perfect as a graduation gift from kindergarten? They’re sure to delight close friends.

First, thread yarn through the planter-bottom pad base, leaving one square space around the edges.

Next, thread yarn through the remaining one-square spaces so the base is fully covered, and attach magnets to the sides.

Then decorate over the yarn with patches or sparkly stickers, attach a strap, and you’re done.

If you cut a larger planter-bottom pad, you can create a variety of shapes.

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Autograph Playing Cards

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Try making one with your own memorable photos and give it as a gift 🃏♥️Trump #TrumpArrangement Graduation Ceremony farewell party Present Gift Party Girls’ get-together #diy #cardarrangement
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When it comes to group messages, the standard is to write them on a shikishi board.

But because it’s so typical, many people want to express their messages in a more memorable way.

That’s why we recommend a group message made with playing cards.

Cut thick paper into the shape of cards, then add the suit symbols like hearts and spades, the numbers, and your messages.

Gather everyone’s cards and put them together in a box, and you’re done.

It would also be lovely to paste photos cut into the shapes of the suits or to create your own original joker.

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