Handmade Gifts for Graduates: A Collection of Heartfelt Ideas

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[DIY] Let's make a desk clock with a handmade clock kit! How to make the original clock. [Handmade]

Watches are perfect gifts because they’re essential in daily life and never a nuisance to have.

Since a clock only needs a mechanism with moving hands to function, you have a lot of freedom with the design—that’s a key point.

Using a photo frame to make a clock is a great idea because it makes the design easier to plan.

You can create a background with wrapping paper and then arrange illustrations or photos on it for a clear, appealing look.

Tying it to the graduation theme by using memorable photos will enhance the atmosphere.

Another nice aspect is the many ways you can customize it—not just around the clock face, but also by decorating the photo frame’s border with paint and other touches.

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Handmade bow tie

Easy bow tie tutorial! Great as an accent for recital costumes too!

Why not try handmaking a bow tie that’s charming as a graduation gift and will add flair for presentations and other occasions? The method of sewing by hand or using a machine is especially recommended for moms who are good at sewing.

When finishing it into a tie shape by hand, it turns out nicely if you add pleats to the ribbon, fold it for good balance, and pin it in place with dressmaker’s pins.

The feel changes dramatically depending on the fabric you use, so even choosing the fabric sounds fun.

For a celebratory gift, something with a bright, festive look might be best.

It would be wonderful if your child kept using it in the future.

Bow ties may be strongly associated with men, but if you give it a cute touch or turn it into a hair tie, it’s also great for women.

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Message Toy

Message boards filled with memories and words of congratulations are a classic for milestones like graduations.

If you put extra thought into the canvas you use, the piece may become even more meaningful for both sides.

Writing messages on items like figurines makes them easier to incorporate into a room’s decor and increases the chances the messages will be seen.

In addition to the content of the messages, the process of deciding what to write on adds another step of consideration, giving you more time to think about the recipient and resulting in a gift filled with heartfelt sentiment.

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Cherry blossom photo frame

I made a wall decoration—a cherry blossom photo frame—using just a paper plate and origami 🌸

This is a photo frame decorated with origami cherry blossoms that conveys the warm air of spring.

Cherry blossoms are strongly associated with spring events like graduation and school entrance ceremonies, so they’re perfect for decorating photos as you look back on memories.

Place the photo in the center of a paper plate, then surround it with small origami cherry blossoms.

Pay close attention to creating a three-dimensional look for the blossoms, and the key is to pack the flowers densely so the base paper plate doesn’t show.

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