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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!

Feelings that reach the heart! Handmade gift ideas to give at graduation (21–30)

Fun for kids too! Fluid Art

Easy! Fluid Art Techniques: Fun Methods for Kids

Fun for kids too! Fluid Art

Let’s try making an interesting piece using acrylic paints.

Put several colors of paint and liquid laundry starch (or glue) into separate paper cups and mix each well.

Then pour all the paints and starch together into one paper cup, and pour that onto drawing paper (Kent paper).

You can create a work with flowing patterns where the paints don’t fully blend.

Watching the paint flow is fascinating, making this perfect for young children’s art projects.

Because the flowing patterns are unique, you can create a one-of-a-kind, original piece.

Combining fluid art with other techniques also seems like a great way to broaden the scope of your work.

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Message relay

Congratulations on your graduation! A relay of messages from the faculty and staff to the graduates / Renaissance High School (Daigo)

Message relay

A message relay, where a sketchbook with written messages is passed along like a relay, is a great gift from students to teachers and from teachers to graduates! It can be filmed anywhere, and you can also have people send in their video clips for editing, so you can include messages from teachers who were transferred or students who moved away during the three years.

That’s another appealing point.

The words from teachers and the feelings of the students, preserved in a tangible form, will surely support one another’s lives in the years to come.

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

Puzzle-style keychain

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Puzzle-style keychain

“Even after we graduate, our bond is forever.” With that feeling in mind, why not make puzzle-style keychains? Prepare a thin shrink plastic sheet and sketch a puzzle design on it.

Since shrink plastic shrinks to about a quarter of its original size when heated, be mindful of your initial drawing size.

Next, cut along the lines with scissors, write names or messages in the center, and apply heat.

Finally, coat the top with resin and cure it, and you’ll have an adorable keychain with a puffy, raised look.

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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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snack bag

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snack bag

Turn snacks into a memorable gift! Tape together store-bought snacks to make a bag.

Prepare snacks that come in small pouches or individual wrappers, such as hanging types.

You’ll make three parts: the box that forms the bag body, the lid, and the strap.

Create the box and lid using your favorite snack bags, matching their sizes as you go.

For the strap, fill a rolled, tube-shaped piece of clear film with individually wrapped candies, tying ribbons or similar between each candy.

When you give the gift, be sure to fill the inside of the bag with snacks, too!

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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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